Group Tours
Ciudad Bolivar Transmicable Social & Art Tour
- 5 hours
- Monday – Sunday at 08:00
- Bogotá
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
- $250000
EXPERIENCE BOGOTÁ’S TRANSFORMATION ON A SOCIAL TOUR IN CIUDAD BOLÍVAR AND TRANSMICABLE!
Visit the colorful and dazzling side of Ciudad Bolívar in Bogotá, a place once considered dangerous that now is working hard with tourism to change that perception to welcome everyone!
This is definitely one of the most brand new and original tour experiences in Bogotá that you can visit nowadays by Transmicable (cable car)!
We will go to the Paraíso neighborhood in Ciudad Bolívar, an area of the city that is working hard to be the new scene for local inclusive social tourism. We will start at Portal Tunal to live the “Transmicable Experience”, a mobility solution for the habitants of the area and a new opportunity to discover a magical artistic and colorful territory constructed by local talent.
As a social tour we involved local guys who believe in tourism as a tool of transformation. The local guide, the break dancer, the mom who prepares the snacks, the local artist who does the souvenirs, are part of the community that along this beautiful process have learnt about how to share the valuable things they are and have among a hostile panorama surrounded by social and economical conflicts.
We have developed a walking tour in three areas of Paraíso: “el mirador”, an amazing viewpoint of Bogotá from the south-west side; “Parque Illimani”, a real social infrastructure with parks and soccer fields, and “La Serpiente”, a colorful 120 steps stair to appreciate the size of Ciudad Bolívar, plus the “huerta”, a vegetable garden promoted by local families.
Let’s explore a new local district of Bogotá that shares street art, music, nature and talent in one real and unique experience done by local people. ¡Vamos a Ciudad Bolívar!
Highlights / What you will learn
- Social issues and challenges: poverty, inequality and marginalization of a resilient community
- Urban development projects transforming Ciudad Bolívar
- Local art as a way to build a new and better future.
- Community imaginaries: local working families and opportunities
- Socioeconomic levels called “estratos”: a different way of living
- The role of community activism and entrepreneurship shaping the future
- And so much more!
Experience preview
Meeting point
We pick you up at your hotel/hostel
*You must make your reservation no later than 8pm (20h) the day before the date of your Tour request.
Finishing point
We take you back to your hotel/hostel
Included
- Shared private transportation from and to your hotel/hostel.
- Transmicable ticket entrance
- Local tour guide
- Snack and surprise gift
- Break-dance lesson and show
- Bilingual Translator
Not included
- Drinks, food, or extra souvenirs.
- Extra tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
- Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
- Translator (extra for $120.000 COP per group)
Recommendations
- Water or your preferred form of hydration. You’ll be walking around the neighborhood, and you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk while also making some stops to appreciate the local art and the neighborhood itself. .
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
- Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. You’ll see some crowded spaces, so don’t give papaya!
*This is a shared tour available only on demand with a minimum of 2 people. If you are only 1 person, contact us on WhatsApp and we’ll check availability.
