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Travelers may find themselves wanting to use the Transmilenio to get to areas
outside of Bogotá. It's easy to go from Las Aguas to get to Portal del Norte,
Portal Sur, or Portal de la 80. The outside areas of Bogotá can be easily accessed
from these stations. There are attendants in the station who can help direct you
to the proper intermunicipal bus. Just tell them your final destination. Tickets for
a one way trip on the Transmilenio are 1,700 COP. It's safe to take the
Transmilenio, but watch your possessions as many people can be close together.
The buses operate Mon. - Sat., 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Sun./Holidays 6:00 AM -
10:00 PM. (www.transmilenio.gov.co).
Mini-buses
There are many mini-buses that run routes all over Bogotá. The name of the
destination is on the front of the bus. You need to ask the driver's assistant to
inform you when you get to your stop. You need to be careful not to get on the
wrong bus. To avoid making this mistake, communicate with the driver or
assistant to make sure you're heading towards the right destination.
BASIC SERVICES
The Bogotá basic service section revolves around El Centro areas.
Tourism Information
Instituto Distrital de Turismo. The Bogotá tourism department has booths and
offices with English-speaking representatives all over Bogotá. Two of these
centers can be found in the Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado and right off the
Plaza de Bolivar. These centers have maps and information for travelers. There
are computers with internet that can be used free of charge for up to fifteen
minutes. The representatives are also very helpful and friendly.
Internet
Omar's Café, Carrera 7 No. 13-84. Omar's is a great internet café that offers
many other services. There is a bar with food and a balcony with a great view