Bogota El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car
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Experience Highlights
Experience what it's like to live on the poorer side of Bogotá on this approximately three-and-a-half hour tour of the El Paraíso favela. You'll explore an area of Ciudad Bolivar, home to millions of low-income families. You' ll take a cable car ride to the top of the favela for spectacular panoramic views of the Colombian capital. You'll wander the streets of the neighbourhood, many adorned with street art murals that are worth a visit.
- Get to know the area of El Paraíso, in the district of Ciudad Bolívar, the other face of Bogotá.
- Explore one of the most humble neighbourhoods in the Colombian capital with a guide who is an expert in history.
- Witness the daily life of the neighbourhood, learning about its social projects and cultural programmes.
What’s included
- Tour of the El Paraíso slum in Bogotá
- Private guide
- Cable car ride
- Soft drinks and snacks
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Step by Step
This tour of the El Paraíso favela with cable car in Bogotá is a unique experience of about three and a half hours that gives visitors an insight into the reality of one of the city's most humble areas.
The trip starts at the cable car, one of the most popular attractions. Tourists can enjoy a thrilling ride with views from the top, while the tour guide provides information about the history of the neighbourhood.
During the ride, you'll get a spectacular panoramic view of the Colombian capital, experiencing what life is like on the other side of the city, far from the metropolitan area where commerce and leisure activities take place.
You'll enter the area to learn about some of the region's socio-cultural initiatives, including cultural centres, community schools, urban art projects and economic development programmes.
As you walk through the streets, you'll see that beyond the social stigmas that accompany it, the community strives to overcome hardship and express their talents through all means, such as the neighbourhood walls that have been painted with impressive street art murals, honouring their national icons and symbols.
You will experience first-hand the daily life of the inhabitants of El Paraíso, who face daily challenges against crime and widespread poverty in the whole of Ciudad Bolívar, to which it belongs.