Bogota Tour Information

Updated 10/2010

RICO TOURS
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
672-1196

JORGE RICO: 310-265-6401 (Cell)
PATRICIA ROMERO: 310-247-7877 (Cell)
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS AND DAY TRIPS:

(All rates Include tour guide only, admission tickets, lunch and hotel stay are additional. Rates vary, please inquire for an estimate at the time of travel.)

Coloma Coffee Plantation in Fusagasuga, allows a glimpse at how the world’s best coffee is grown and processed. Also as part of this day trip, we include your choice of a visit to the local fruit market or the garden of Orchids and Bromelias. Colombia is the number 2 exporter of flowers in the world and has more than 3,000 different types of Orchids and Bromelias. Your tour guide will also choose a local Colombian restaurant for your group to enjoy the local flavors. The drive is approximately 1.5 hours from Bogota, you will need to plan on at least 8 hours for this trip. $250, 000

Salt Cathedral is located in the town of Zipaquira approximately 1 hour from Bogota. On the way to the Salt Cathedral, this tour also includes a stop in a small town's local bakery for Colombian Coffee or Cappaccino with freshly baked pastries. The famous Cathedral is also still an active salt mine for Colombia. Bi-lin

gual tour guides will explain the history, religious and geological aspects. This Salt Mine is one of the most popular touris

t destinations in Colombia. You should plan 6 hours for this trip. $ 160,000

Guatavita Lagoon is located approximately 1.5 hours from Bogota

where the legend of El Dorodo originated. On the way to the Lagoon, this tour includes a visit with the local Indigenous Muiscas. Your tour guide will also choose a local restaurant for your group to enjoy the local flavors of Colombia. The tour guide will drive you up 2,900 meters to the base of the mountain surrounding the lagoon. From this point, we will be

hiking to the mountain top (3,100 meters above sea level) on a guided tour that ends in a breathtaking view of th

e lagoon. You should plan 8 hours for this trip. $260,000

Parque Jaime Duque and Zoo Garden in the town of Briceno offers many attractions. The giant map of Colombia and the “Museo Del Hombre” and the zoo to name a few. You should plan on 6 hours for this trip. $160,000

Panaca Farm in Chia exhibits animals native to Colombia. The town of Chia is approx imately 1 hour from Bogota, you should plan 6 hours for this trip. $160,000

Villa De Leyva is approximately 4 hours from Bogota. In order to maximize enjoyment, it is recommended that this is a 2 day trip. We will stop at the historical “Puente De Boyaca”, where the Independence battle was fought. The City of Villa De Leyva was declared a National Monument due to it’s architectural style. $600,000

OTHER SERVICES AND ATTRACTIONS:
Airport Transportation and Check-In Assistance
International- $60,000
Domestic- $50,000
Any attractions within Bogota are available at a rate of $22,000 per hour. All prices include the tour guide and driver only. Bus rentals are available for multiple families to share sight seeing together, prices vary. The following are a few suggestions:
Monserrate Botero Museum * Leather District
Archeological Museum * Candelaria (The Old City) Presidential Palace
Maloka Science Museum * Botanical Gardens Quinta de Bolivar

Nemocon Salt Mine: One of the least advertised, but most enjoyed sights in Bogota is the Nemocon Salt Mine. It's approximately 1 hour from Bogota by car. This mine is smaller and more natural than the larger more popular destination of the Salt Cathedral, but many of the tourists have cited enjoying this mine even more. It's natural beauty and unique offerings, give this destination it's own unique charm. This is a must see if your in Bogota. $160,000

In the salt mine, there is a channel of water throughout that acts as a mirror and reflects the mines beauty on itself. You will not believe how deceptive it is.

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