Bogotá Services

By Richard McColl

Tourism Office

In the southwest corner of the Plaza de Bolivar in the Candelaria there is an informed and helpful Tourist Information office. Plaza de Bolivar Cra 8 No 9-83, 571-327-4916 (open 8 a.m. -6 p.m.). You can also find Tourism Offices in the Terminal de Transports (571-295-4460) and in the Airport (571-413-9053).

Money

(Banks, money change, traveler’s checks) The Carrera 7 running north from the Plaza de Bolivar is the most convenient place to locate any and all of the banks and financial institutions that you might need. There are any number of ATH (A Toda Hora) ATM machines that work with every type of card. There are a couple of well-policed ATMs close to the Museo del Oro. Money changers jostle for position on street corners near to the Avenida de Jimenez Transmilenio station. Do not change money in the street. Go to one of the official offices nearby instead.

Keeping in touch

In Bogotá, and in particular in the Candelaria, you are spoiled for choice with Internet cafes and telephone cabins. International calls can be made easily and cheaply while an hour on the internet should cost no more than $1.

Medical (Hospitals, doctors, pharmacies)

Pharmacies:

can be found on almost every block along the Carrera 7 and inside most major supermarket chains (Exito, Carrulla and Carrefour).

Hospitals:

Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá – Calle 116 No 9-02, 571-629-0766.

Clínica del Country – Carrera 16 No 82-57, 571-530-0470, www.clinicadelcountry.com

Laundry

Most accommodation options will have a laundry service that you can use. However, for those in the Candelaria that don’t, try Lavaseco La Colonial, 3 No. 13-88.

Camera Repair

Foto Almacén Buitrago, 2nd Floor, Carrera 7 21-65, 9-2.30 Mon-Fri. Camera repairs, Local 231, Carrera 7 22-31, 571 286 3369.