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Bogotá´s Barrios: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car

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Bogotá´s Barrios: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car
Top rated
4.8374557 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8374557 out of 5 stars
566 reviews

Get off the tourist track and go on a walking tour of Bogotá's El Paraíso favela. See the district's colorful houses from above as you ride up the cable car ride and learn the stories behind a favela.

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Duration 4 - 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup optional
Pickup and drop-off available from any neighborhoods other than La Candelaria
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Lee – United Kingdom

David was an excellent guide, very informative and passionate about the development of the favellas. Both David & John made us feel very safe and comfortable. We came to see the whole country and found this tour very interesting indeed. Would highly recommend. Special thanks to David and John and the driver who went out of his way to drop us back at our hotel.

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Sian – United Kingdom

Brilliant tour, so happy I stumbled across this! Our guide Samuel was amazing, very knowledgable and made us feel so comfortable. The favela itself is a breathtaking place and the cable cars are awesome - never seen a view like it! Everyone you MUST do this tour if you’re in Bogota :)

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Itinerary

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    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Car

    (40 minutes)

    Bogotá

    Sightseeing, Aerial view (20 minutes)

    Optional

    El Paraiso

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Car

    (40 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Bogota, Gold Museum

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience another side of Bogotá on a guided tour of the El Paraíso favela
  • Discover the most innovative transportation system in Bogotá
  • See inspiring graffiti street art and meet with local leaders
  • Learn about the history and contemporary changes of the El Paraíso favela
  • Enjoy some of the best views of the city

Full description

Go on a Small or private Group* guided walking tour through Bogotá’s El Paraíso favela district. Hop on a cable car, meet with community leaders, learn about the local life, and see technicolor graffiti-filled walls.
Start your journey with either hotel pickup, or transfer from the meeting point (MUSEO DEL ORO), accompanied by your guide. Arrive at the cable car station and begin your ride up the hill to El Paraiso.
Takin in the panoramic views as your soar over the city. Gaze down at the colorful houses, and get a bird's eye view of the daily life of the residents.

After your ascent, head off on a walking tour with your local guide to get a feel for the neighborhood. Wander the bustling avenues, spotting street art among the neon-painted houses and narrow boulevards.

Meet local community leaders in charge of local residents and learn about the positive changes that are being put into place to help revitalize this vibrant, yet underserved district.
Continue to the best spot for panoramic views over the entire city, then try a traditional Colombian snack to get a feel for local culinary culture. Afterwards, head back down on the cable car, having seen a glimpse into one of Bogotá's most notorious favelas.
*Private tours can be requested.
*With your reservation you are supporting our community project "Biblioteca comunitaria Juan manuel ortiz" in Ciudad Bolivar District.

Includes

  • Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
  • Cable car tickets
  • Snack
  • Guide
  • Security guard
  • Medical assistance insurance
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with vertigo

Meeting point

Meet your guide by the western entrance of the Gold Museum, beside the wooden chairs.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Valuables

Know before you go

  • *Avoid bringing valuables with you and do not display personal belongings while on the tour. Be aware of your surroundings and watch out for pickpocketing ("don't give papaya").
  • * The walk is not very demanding, but El Paraíso's altitude is 9500 feet (1,600 feet higher than Bogotá), so it is recommended that you drink plenty of water
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 566 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Lee – United KingdomMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
David was an excellent guide, very informative and passionate about the development of the favellas. Both David & John made us feel very safe and comfortable. We came to see the whole country and found this tour very interesting indeed. Would highly recommend. Special thanks to David and John and the driver who went out of his way to drop us back at our hotel.
S
Sian – United KingdomMarch 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Brilliant tour, so happy I stumbled across this! Our guide Samuel was amazing, very knowledgable and made us feel so comfortable. The favela itself is a breathtaking place and the cable cars are awesome - never seen a view like it! Everyone you MUST do this tour if you’re in Bogota :)
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Anand – United KingdomFebruary 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour but more interaction with locals would have been nice.

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