Bogota

Still dogged by a reputation as dangerous, Bogota defies those who would dismiss it as a cocaine fuelled haven of crime. This image, however, has one advantage in that it has kept away the tourist hoards and allow exploration of the city minus much of the hassle associated with foreign tourism. Whilst far from the image of debauchery still portrayed in the western media it is worth making a note on safety as like all large cities Bogota does have its seedy side. Hemmed in by mountains the city has expanded to the north and south. the south is largely poor, often chanty towns and unsafe for tourists. Elsewhere street crime does occur and so use common sense ...  Read the complete review