Advantages: Cheap, some unusual features - film, hamocks, entrance to the panoramic balcony
Disadvantages: Misses some vital information for non-locals

Whenever we discuss national holidays in my English classes, my students ask what days we have off in the UK and I explain that we have two days in May and another in August. I tell them they were lucky to have had independence battles, and revolutions, b ... Read review

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You should have hung on to that hammock!! by catsholiday

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Advantages: Nice calm museum, proper, good old fashioned art, free on Sundays
Disadvantages: No cafe or shop, all signs in Spanish, no lift

It was a rainy Sunday, and I was feeling a little bit morning after the night before but knew it would do me good to get out of the house. Handily I live in the historic centre of Bogota and have a wealth of museums within a 10 minute walk, including this ... Read review

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Very interesting indeed, 1000 workers salaries on mirrors.....I wonder how many English workers salaries were spent on a certain recent wedding? R. xxx by RICHADA

Excellent. I did laugh at you sitting on one of the exhibits!! by catsholiday

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Advantages: Sounds interesting in theory
Disadvantages: Doesn't live up to the hype, Miners' Route not worth the extra money

Big Sis came to stay for 6 days and though originally we'd planned to do half the week away and half here in Bogota, the Colombian capital really is on the small side when it comes to things to see and do, so mid way through the week we decided to tag on ... Read review

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It's E time! by Jake_Speed

Really interesting and well written review! Exceptional! by Wickedinrock

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Advantages: Interesting if somewhat niche museum, informative guides
Disadvantages: Guided tours only, so time your visit accordingly

I always thought of Esmeralda as a sort of old witch kinda name, until I got one in my class. Of course, the English translation, Emerald, seems a lot less chavy than calling your kid, say, Diamante. It's more like Amber or Jade ... Read review

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Oooh pretty... fab review! x by Wickedinrock

Sounds interesting... I would have taken a chisel with me!! Very well reviewed :) by karalouk

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Advantages: Lots to discover regarding Inca sacrificial ceremonies, the 'mummified' corpe of Juanita
Disadvantages: Nothing major, but the above is all that it concentrates on

...town of Arequipa is the Museo Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria, also know as Museo Santury. It is essentially an anthropological and archaeological museum, looking at the life ... Read review

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Fascinating! It sounds very bizarre that she 'goes on tour'. by silverstreak

Congratulations on your Short&Good Award . . . ♥ ~ Jesi ~ ♥ by jesi

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Advantages: Choice of cable car or funicular, nice views on a clear day
Disadvantages: The 2 journeys are very quick

Bogota doesn't have all that many landmarks, but one thing you can see from virtually anywhere in the city is the church atop Monserrate mountain. I even used to have a view of it from my previous apartment and though I've moved now, I still see it every ... Read review

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Fantastic review. by Katieshaz

Not sure about the cable car, but apart from that it looks wonderful - terrific review! by Mildew82

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Advantages: Good location, breakfast included
Disadvantages: Misleading pricing, few facilities

...aka why you shouldn't annoy a review writer The day we returned to Bogota following a stay at this hotel, Big Sis updated her FB status to say that Kim is very impressed with Zoë’s Spanish arguing skills which is all very well and good, but I’d ... Read review

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I love a good fight with a hotel by koshkha

Breakfast sounded really disappointing and well done for standing up on the price, goodness my hubby would go bonkers if that happened to us. - Lyn x by arnoldhenryrufus

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Advantages: Mix of things to see, impressive central square
Disadvantages: Not enough for more than a couple of days

Villa de Leyva (also spelt Villa de Leiva) is a colonial town in Boyaca, a region of central Colombia. When Big Sis came to visit, we decided to go away for a few nights, and Villa was one of our stops. A popular tourist haunt, there are attractions ... Read review

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Brilliant review. Superb pics. by Gooseydyoo

Back with E as promised x by bluejules

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Advantages: Great menu inc. veggie options, service, quality of the food
Disadvantages: No UK branches yet

If I ruled the world and you all lived in Zoëstan or even if I dreamed a little smaller and was simply mayoress of Zoëville, I would make certain that there were a restaurant named for and dedicated to my two favourite foods. It would be called ‘Peanut Bu ... Read review

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Superlative review, very well done! Chris x by eve6kicksass

Fantastic, sounds lovely and that photo looks mint! by MrBrightside1987

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Advantages: Good location, pool, breakfast buffet
Disadvantages: Pool opening hours, ID policy

...from Bogota, and since the hotel selection is (allegedly) better tan in our final destination of Villa de Leyva, my sister and I decided to stay here en route. Or, rather, I decided and informed her of the plans. ... Read review

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I could have done with an extra pillow on holiday by mumsymary

Like a pillow superstore by fizzytom

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Advantages: Free all week
Disadvantages: Very niche and lacking universal appeal

The Museo de Bogota is just across from where I work, and a few minutes from where I live, but since I'd not gone in yet despite walking past it 6 or more times a day, I realised I had to make a concerted effort to visit. Surprisingly it wasn't listed in ... Read review

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At least you didn't have to feel like it was a waste of money. Well reviewed, as ever. by pmcds

Sounds an odd museum, thanks for saving me the trip! by Essexgirl2006

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Advantages: Comfy hotel, well located, nice pool
Disadvantages: Wifi hit and miss, unlabelled breakfast buffet

...its higher price tag. The Radisson is one of the fanciest hotels in Cali, but costs ... Read review

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Finally back :D xXx by Deesrev

Another first class review. Lovely review of this hotel with some neat features, love the pics too.'The room' certinally does look 'lush'. Will save this to my favourites to remind me to come back asap to upgrade to an E xXx by Deesrev

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Advantages: Really different art, FREE!, open Mondays
Disadvantages: Doesn't look that accessible

The Museo Botero was one of the first museums I visited in Bogota, but I've been back again since because it's one I rather like. Initially I went because it was open on a Monday (few are), from 9am (most are 10am) and free all week (most only waive ... Read review

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I'd be in heaven here, I love his paintings by fizzytom

If I'm ever in Bogota.... by torr

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Advantages: Good sized space, could have some interesting temporary exhibits
Disadvantages: Current exhibit is disapointing, no permanent galleries

...of town is opposite the Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogota, I thought that would be a good option. When the listings for this week c ... Read review

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This one made me laugh! In fact most of your reviews make me laugh! x by Wickedinrock

E the review is very informative to those people wanting to visit this area of Colombia by costas1234

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Advantages: See the Condors in the wild on their morning hunt
Disadvantages: Remote, tourist tat for sale, can get crowded.

Colca Canyon in Southern Peru is one of the deepest canyons on earth, in fact at one time was considered the deepest, but a nearby, less accessible canyon now takes that honour. The canyon reaches a depth of 4160m in places which is twice as deep as the G ... Read review

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Great pictures my other half would love this - adding to my to do list! by siberian-queen

Super pictures and something we haven't seen much of lately - blue sky! by silverstreak

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