Bogota is the capital of Colombia, and for us it became the starting point of our adventure journey across the South American continent. It sits at 2640m above sea level, almost double the UK's highest point, Ben Nevis, at 1345m. I struggled to acclimatise, Lynn on the other hand wasn't feeling it at all. Here are some tips and tricks to help.
La Candelaria, the city's historic center, was our base for exploring and is considered one of the safest areas. The further from the center, the less safe it is, although we did not feel calm anywhere. It is a harsh and quite dirty city, with exhaust fumes adding to the difficulty at altitude.