Colonial Bogotá, La Candelaria

Name: Colonial Bogotá, La Candelaria
Brand: VoiceMap
SKU: 1704
Price: 5.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (16 reviews)
Author: Néstor

(16 reviews)

Bogotá audio tour: Colonial Bogotá, La Candelaria

This is a 1.6mi walking tour

It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.

Bogotá

Colombia

$5.99

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About the Tour

On this tour you will be walking into the history of my beloved city. You will feel the sense of being a Bogotano and you will enjoy the sensations and sounds that make the centro of this capital a vibrant place to visit. The journey will be starting at the Plaza de Bolívar and ending at the Museo del Oro. Along the way you will hear about the history from colonialism to present day. See the historic buildings that have helped shape the past and revel in the beautiful architecture of the period. From Plaza's to Museums, tranquil Cathedrals to vibrant avenues. Come feel the pulse of this unique city and its fascinating history through the eyes of a local.

Tour Producer

Néstor Meléndez

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Colombian certified Tour Guide. Journalist and media pro, I love to to show the world the wonders and life of my beautiful country, so the people of all around the planet can discover it. I have some good stories and tips to share, to make your stay in Colombia great. You can get in touch with me via https://twitter.com/NestorTours or at [email protected] if you need any further information for travelling by Colombia. Let me guide you personally, the show gets better. Please enjoy #Colombia .

Preview Location

Location 1

Catedral Primada de Colombia

Welcome to this tour of Colonial Bogotá.

You should be standing outside the Catedral Primada de Colombia, with the large Plaza de Bolivar in front of you.

My name is Néstor Meléndez and I am very happy to be sharing the history of my hometown with you.

Before we get g... Welcome to this tour of Colonial Bogotá.

You should be standing outside the Catedral Primada de Colombia, with the large Plaza de Bolivar in front of you.

My name is Néstor Meléndez and I am very happy to be sharing the history of my hometown with you.

Before we get going, let me tell you about this beautiful Cathedral behind you.

Long ago, before the Spanish conquistadors came here, this was the land of the Muiscas. They lived in this area and practiced salt mining, agriculture, hunting and fishing. This is the place that Gonzalo Jiménez de Quezada chose to found Santafe de Bogotá in 1538. It had plenty of water and vegetation, and was an extended plain guarded by the mountains. By Spanish standards, it was a perfect location to found a settlement.

The Cathedral of Bogotá, La Catedral Primada, was designed by Domingo de Petrés and built between 1807 and 1823. It was built on the grounds of 3 other churches that also served as cathedrals. The last one was brought down by an earthquake that shook the city on 1785. The actual construction has a neoclassical style. This is the most important church of Colombia and is where the most significant Catholic celebrations of the country are held.

Massive riots known as el Bogotazo took place in 1948, after the assassination of the popular leader Jorge Eliecer Gaitán. The Cathedral was taken by snipers opposed to the establishment on April 9 1945. If you look up at the bell tower you can see holes from the bullets that were fired at these sharp shooters, so that law and order could be restored by authorities. The cathedral is open to the public for mass everyday at 12 noon.

[1,5 SECOND PAUSE]

Before we set off, let me give you a brief description about how VoiceMap works. VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio at each location, so you can put your phone away now. I'll tell you where to go, so follow my directions. There will be areas of silence, but we are just in between locations.

[2 SECOND PAUSE]

Let's get going!

Turn so that the Cathedral is on your right-hand side. Can you see the two storey house with the red tiled roof, just across the small side street? Make your way over to it now. I'll meet you there. Read More

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Major Landmarks

Plaza de Bolívar
Capitolio Nacional
Luis Ángel Arango Public Library
Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center
Plazoleta del Rosario
Bogotá Gold Museum

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Cra. 7 #11-10, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
Total distance

3km
Final location
Cra. 5 #15-82, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Distance back to start location

559.34m

Directions to Starting Point

You can get to the starting point of the tour, the Plaza de Bolívar, by public transportation, transmilenio or taxi. If you are at downtown you can ask how to get to the plaza. The exact adress is Carrera 7 with calle 11. Please go to the front door of the Cathedral, that is located on the northeast side of the plaza.

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Places to stop along the way

Iglesia de San Agustín, Museo Botero, Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez, Café Pasaje at plaza del Rosario, Museo del Oro.

Best time of day

Between 8 AM to 5 PM.

Precautions

Take care of your belongings, be relaxed but vigilant. This zone is guarded by police and military.

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