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Cerro Monserrate is Bogota's top tourist attraction.  This mountain offers unparalleled views of the city and can be visited by walking the hiking path or taking the funicular or cable car to the top.  The mountain rises 10,341 feet above sea level.  The hiking path is 1.5 miles over which the elevation increases 1,968 feet with an average grade of 25%.  I walked up and down the mountain, talking regular breaks to catch my breath, enjoy the amazing views and scenery, and snap pictures.  Here you will see my pictures in chronological order.

 

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Inside the church.  If you look closely above the alter you can see El Senor Caido (the fallen Lord)--notice how the statue is not attached to the cross.

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Beautiful city! I'd love to be able to visit South America some day.

 

Excellent shots.  Took the funicular up there and that was wild!  

"You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers

Just went through all three photo threads. Wonderful set. Thanks for sharing!

Great pics of Bogota-and I want some of those skinny highrises for some Ohio cities*jealous*.  My favorite is the little skinny Chicago AON tower-looking one.

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