Cruise Bogota gay district
4.5
Cruise Bogota gay district
By Juan Benitez
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Colombia is one of the most advanced countries in latin america in reference to legal protection and equal rights for the LGBTQ community. Then is not surprising to find in Bogota hundreds (right, hundreds) of places for gay entertainment (from mild to wild).
Together, I'll help you to locate around 30 places! Telling you tips about them. When we finish and you decide the one that suits you best, I'm taking you back to it so you can have a blast!
This experience is packed with stories about the neighborhood, security tips and descriptions about the places we are going to spot.
I know most of them because of my previous work at a gay rights related foundation.
With this information you can choose the place that suits you to have fun with the locals
Where to go? What to do? Where is safe? What NOT to do?
I can reply those and a lot more questions on our way.
We’ll start sharing stories about lourdes square. Then a couple of blocks ahead we’ll discover the colombian equivalent of the ABS, after that we’ll see a gay hotel nearby, later we’ll spot a few bars, a BH and we’ll finish at the largest gay disco in the world.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 18-90, max of 6 per group
Duration: 90–180 minutes
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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What's not included- Entrance fee to bars, discos and similar places.
- Entry/Admission - El Perro y la Calandria
- Entry/Admission - Theatron
- Start:
- Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Kr 13 #63-27, Localidad de Chapinero, Bogotá, ColombiaRight in front of Lourdes Church. Normally I wear glasses and cap. If it's raining meeting point will be inside San Fermín Cafeteria (next to the square)
End:- THEATRON, Cl. 58 #10-32, Bogotá, Colombia
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147433P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147433P2
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- Alfredo C0 contributionsMarket tourEnjoyed the market tour, it was informative and we got to taste some fruits. I would recommend this tour for someone that’s visiting. Oh, we did this on our own but we tried the food and it was amazingWritten 7 January 2022
- bencarla0 contributionsInteresting.Juan is a nice gentleman and explained everything in very clear English.The tour was about an hour and a half.Written 11 February 2020
- 1KFlyer0 contributionsNice experience in a busy, locals only fruit and flower marketIf you don't find your way through a market with a guide to gives explanations then you are missing out. One market is probably enough to visit. They offer much the same but who can eat too little fruit!!Written 30 November 2019
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SuperBroker2018
Brooklyn, NY9 contributions
Dec 2022
Super informative and helpful. What a great tour. Very thorough, detailed, fun, and exciting. Juan is a true professional and was very knowledgeable about the city and highlighted key details to help any foreigner navigate the gay district. He also was very patient and kind answering my many questions. Highly recommend.
Written 11 December 2022
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Andy D
London, Canada19 contributions
Feb 2023
Juan was a great tour guide and showed us all of the areas we would have never found on our own. We were able to customize our tour and also worked in a couple rest breaks during it. For visitors to Bogota, this should be the first tour as soon as you arrive!
Written 18 February 2023
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Fllblueguy
Fort Lauderdale, FL369 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
Juan is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and the history. I learned so much from him. Things i didn't even know. I have been to Bogota before many times...but this tour will open your eyes in a different way. He had plenty of time to show around and gives you the choice to experience any of the places you visit. I really really really recommend this tour. I speak spanish but his english was perfect. THANK YOU JUAN.
Written 7 November 2024
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MM
London, UK24 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Juan is just amazing. Great guide..Good fun and he really makes you excited about wanting to explore Bogota and all its amazing scene. I could not recommend this tour enough. It.is excellent and more than value for money
Written 11 February 2023
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Ross F
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Mar 2023
The tour guide, Juan, gave my partner and me an interesting and engaging (approx. 2 hour) tour of the Bogota gay district. The district is somewhat spread out and some of the clubs are very discreet (just a door), so you would never find out about much of it without a guide or a lot of online research.
Juan was very knowledgeable about the history of LGBT rights in Columbia from the 1990s onward; about recent successes (I had no idea Bogota has a lesbian mayor!) and about the history of the gay district. He also pointed out interesting peculiarities to the local gay scene: for example, it's considered potentially dangerous to hook up with someone on an app like Grindr and then invite them back to your apartment, so there are a LOT of sex clubs in Bogota where guys can hook up in a safe and secure environment.
The tour included stopping by a local bar/resto to chat and take in the passing scene. Juan was very interested in tailoring the tour to our particular interests. He is also very knowledgeable about lesbian bars and clubs, so the tour won't just be of interest to guys.
Juan was very knowledgeable about the history of LGBT rights in Columbia from the 1990s onward; about recent successes (I had no idea Bogota has a lesbian mayor!) and about the history of the gay district. He also pointed out interesting peculiarities to the local gay scene: for example, it's considered potentially dangerous to hook up with someone on an app like Grindr and then invite them back to your apartment, so there are a LOT of sex clubs in Bogota where guys can hook up in a safe and secure environment.
The tour included stopping by a local bar/resto to chat and take in the passing scene. Juan was very interested in tailoring the tour to our particular interests. He is also very knowledgeable about lesbian bars and clubs, so the tour won't just be of interest to guys.
Written 2 April 2023
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Paul B
Miami Beach, FL6 contributions
Mar 2020
This tour was a highlight of our trip. Juan knows the Bogota gay scene inside and out, and can assist you from the historical and cultural aspects, all the way to the practical "down to earth" things, such as where to go, when, interests served, how to stay out of too much trouble. Very enjoyable.
Written 9 March 2020
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Glad to see you liked it.
It's fantastic to be part of a great experience for newcomers in Bogota.
Written 12 March 2020
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Wil R
Redcliff, Canada4 contributions
Juan was a excellent guide. After my first 2 days feeling uneasy, Juan's tour of the area and information made me feel at ease. Very much recommend this tour.
Written 28 January 2020
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It makes me happy to see that my work helped you on this trip.
Written 30 January 2020
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Roger W
56 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
This was a nice to be able to find all of the hot spots. Businesses are not well marked, so this helps a great deal in knowing where things are at and what the culture is. Certainly take this tour to find out where things are at and what where to go!
Written 1 November 2019
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Martin G
London, UK133 contributions
Even though it says it has one of the largest gay venues anywhere, unless you are willing to pay a lot of money, it feels like a whorehouse of prostitutes, if you’re into that you would probably love it a number of older men will not like that statement, it’s not love is sex for sale.
The other point, I have travelled around the world numerous times and this city personal I felt unsafe. It was filthy dirty, just didn’t get this city, would not be returning.
The other point, I have travelled around the world numerous times and this city personal I felt unsafe. It was filthy dirty, just didn’t get this city, would not be returning.
Written 10 February 2024
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It looks like you're not prepared for gay life in Latin America, it can B harsh for people used to more predictable places. It's an acquired taste and not for everyone. I wish you better luck in other cities.
Written 18 April 2024
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JRLander
Long Beach, CA36 contributions
Great intro to gay entertainment places in the gayborhood! Juan is delightful and knowledgeable! If you are coming to Bogotá and want to know where to eat, drink and party, spend an evening with Juan!
Written 10 October 2022
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si el tour toma más de 3 horas cuánto sería el cargo adicional?
Written 7 April 2021
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