"not exactly a true Metro but it works" Top 5 Page for this destination TransMilenio Tip by richiecdisc

Though the very core of Bogota's old town is easily explored on foot, getting further afield requires some kind of locomotion. Many tourist opt for taxis which are generally metered and fairly priced but still pricey if you are on a budget and compared to food and lodging in town. That said, when traveling with your luggage to either the airport or bus terminal, it's surely the easiest and smartest route. When not so encumbered, you should try Bogota's interesting Metro system: the TransMilenio. When they decided a true underground metro was not feasible, a fast lane bus system was instituted whereby the fleet of over 1000 buses has their own lanes. Add to this self-contained bus stops and you have a very safe and efficient system that covers over 80 kilometers of the city. This is evidently an attraction in its own right with transit buffs who affectionately dub it BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)!

Since we mostly stuck to central Bogota, we only used it twice but it got us up to the Zona Rosa (to visit Bogota Beer Company) probably faster than a taxi and for only 6000 COP or $3 round trip! The second trip was to El Portal Norte, the city's northern bus terminal, when we took a bus from there to Zipaquira.

Mode: AROUND
Type: Subway/Metro