Bogota Local Pal

Posted By : Lisa_P
Our quality experience began with excellent communication with the organizer of the tour. Messages were responded to very quickly, and it made the process seamless! We met with Mauricio at the Plaza Paloquemao, which is what we wanted, and he was very personable, not just with us but also with the shopkeepers, and his easygoing nature made the process very enjoyable and we learned a lot. I would strongly recommend this company for any visits in the future!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 13:29:42

Posted By : JaneinCuenca
Mauricio was an excellent tour guide. And he was the perfect guide for me! We shared an equal love for photography and architecture and history. He knew all the places I would most like to see. And he shared them with an infectious joy and lots of information. He really loves this city and is able to share that with great enthusiasm. He made me fall in love with Bogota.
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Posted On : 2024-03-09 09:55:41

Posted By : sinjohn221
We had problems with our flight getting to Bogota (Cancled) and contacted Viator who contacted "Bogota Local Pal' and new reservations were made with no problem. Our guide arrived at the Hotel with a fantastic driver. His name was "Andy" and his smile was infectious. Four slow Americans - ( 2 71's and 2 65's) left with our Guide to start an adventure. Andy listened to our requests and then made recommendations. We followed his advise and could not have been happier. Andy's knowledge seemed unlimited. Never saying we should hurry because of time. This tour is a super way to see parts of Bogota, with a friend.
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Posted On : 2020-03-19 10:11:00

Posted By : Sh_Exp
Marcelo was a wonderful guide. We liked him a lot. He's very knowledgeable, extremely caring of his guests, very proud of his heritage and super entertaining. My kids loved him so much that they wanted to spend more time with him. The driver and vehicle were great also. I highly recommend him. He'll make sure you will get your money's worth and more.
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Posted On : 2020-02-22 11:04:37

Posted By : Maria P
I was a non-Spanish speaking single female traveler to Bogota (first time), and was looking for opportunities to go to Paloquemao (the fruit market) to try/buy new things and go to Montserrate.

My tour was fantastic! I learned so much more about Colombia/Bogota than traveling alone. Nic was a great and intelligent guide - we talked about Colombian culture, politics, cuisine, religion, etc.

This was also the most affordable solo/customizable tour I could find.
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Posted On : 2019-10-12 12:20:23

Posted By : theramblinglens
My mother and I had the most amazing experience with Marcello as he took us to explore Bogota. He was absolutely the best and most knowledgeable guide. We were able to see parts of the city that we would never have thought to go on our own and were really able to get a flavor for the city. I am very interested in photography, so Marcello made sure we made it to all of the best spots. We learned so much about the history of Colombia and its people. Best of all, we found a great friend in Marcello. Can’t recommend this experience highly enough!
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Posted On : 2019-09-12 21:54:25

Posted By : ernanils
The choice of a pal frend is the best choice I can suggest everybody. Santiago was an excelente guide, patient, nice and smart. Don't miss it.
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Posted On : 2019-03-22 15:09:27

Posted By : Carol S
Nicole exceeded all expectations - she customized our experience based on our interests, and provided a view of Bogota and Colombia from a historical, archaeological, artistic and political perspective. Her commentary was fascinating and interesting - we feel like we made a friend in Bogota! Thanks, Nicole.
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Posted On : 2019-03-06 22:59:33

Posted By : lindsaymN6585VR
It was my first time visiting Bogota, and was only there for a short time. My husband had been before, but not very familiar with the city. We had a local pal with Daniel, and I can’t speak enough about how great the experience was. We did a short 4 hour tour with transportation. I didn’t have much of an itinerary in mind, but discussed my interests with Daniel. He suggested an experience tailored to our interests, and was right on the mark! Daniel is very knowledgeable about everything Bogota. He had an answer to every question. He is so proud of his hometown, and that made the experience even better. He was a wonderful guide, and clear communicator. This in addition to the ease of booking with prompt communication with Deissy made this experience great. Highly recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2019-02-17 06:37:44

Posted By : candidLondon
I had the pleasure of taking this tour with Alejandro in Bogota. The focus of this particular tour company is to make sure that you enjoy the moment as opposed to being under pressure to tick all the boxes of the places you visit. They ask you what you’d like to see and offer some helpful suggestions. The highlight of my tour was visiting a local covered market that epitomized the richness of Colombian food. The people watching in the market alone justified the tour. A superior experience in fluent English, exceptional indeed.
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Posted On : 2019-02-01 21:34:39