Bogotá from the Clouds: TransMiCable & The Self-Built City
Discover Ciudad Bolívar, the vibrant heart of southern Bogotá, where the urban landscape meets the rolling mountains. This sprawling locality is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity, built by resilient residents from all corners of Colombia who have transformed these hillsides into a community full of life, art, and soul.
What to Expect
Aerial Perspective:
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A 35-minute journey on the TransMiCable offering 360° views of the Bogotá savannah.
Community Insight:
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A guided visit to the Museum of the Self-Built City to learn about local history and territory management.
Artistic Resilience:
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A walking tour through steep streets decorated with vibrant, story-telling street art and murals.
Inspiring Innovation:
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An exclusive visit to a unique café-museum curated by local recyclers showcasing recovered historical treasures.
Sustainable Connection:
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Meaningful interactions with local guides and “changemakers” who are rewriting the neighborhood’s narrative.
Duration: 4.5 hours approx.
A Closer Look
This Ciudad Bolívar TransMiCable tour is widely recognized as one of the most impactful things to do in Bogotá for travelers seeking authenticity. Unlike traditional sightseeing, this community-led tourism project highlights the social transformation of Bogotá and the resilience of its residents.
By soaring above the city, you’ll witness the scale of the Bogotá urban landscape before diving into the street art of Ciudad Bolívar, where every mural serves as a testament to local peace-building efforts. Highlights include the Museum of the Self-Built City, a cultural hub that explains the “autoconstrucción” (self-building) movement. This is a must-attend for anyone interested in sustainable tourism in Colombia, urban innovation, and the hidden stories that define the capital’s southern hills.
A Glimpse of the tour
