Memories of political violence : Bogota alternative walking tour

3h10
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Casa de Nariño, Cra. 8 ## 7 - 26, Bogotá, Colombia

We will talk about the independence of Colombia and the importance of the different powers of the state.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Cl. 10 #4-69, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

We will talk about the migrations of indigenous people in Colombia and how the language and culture of indigenous people was forgotten.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Calle 11 # 5-60, Bogota 250051 Colombia

We will talk about the first part of the XX century in Colombia.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Bolivar, Between Carreras 7 and 8 at Calle 10, Bogota Colombia

We will understand politics and violence in Colombia. Also the relationship with drug trafficking and the state.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Palacio de Justicia, Cra. 8, Bogota Colombia

We will go inside and talk about the relationship in between narcos and guerrillas and why that relationship translated into a very violent country for civilians.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument, Carrera 7 and Ave. Jimenez, Bogota Colombia

We will understand the roots of the armed conflict in Colombia.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Santander, Carrera 7 con Calle 16, Bogota Colombia

We will talk about the guerrillas and how they where born in Colombia.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pastelería La Florida, Cra. 5 #1346, Bogotá, Colombia

We will eat some typical Colombian pastries.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tejo field the Bucaros, Cl. 20 ###8-76, Bogotá, Colombia

We will play a Colombian game inspired in a 500 year old indigenous game that involves gun powder.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Six Hands, Cl. 22 #8-60, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

We will wrap up the tour talking about the last few years in Colombia and its political and social processes. Also we will eat some traditional fruits from the territory.

Duration: 30 minutes

Included
  • Snacks
  • Entrance to Tejo
  • Entry/Admission - Pastelería La Florida
  • Entry/Admission - Tejo field the Bucaros
  • Entry/Admission - Six Hands
Not included
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
85% Cultural
65% Sport
25% Original
15%