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(http://www.humanas.unal.edu.co/lenguas/extension/spanish-courses-for-
foreigners/).
International House, Calle 10 No. 4-09 (031-336-4747, [email protected]).
International House has Spanish lessons for foreigners. They have a school in a
convenient La Candelaria location. (www.ihbogota.com).
TOUR AGENCIES
Nova Tours, Carrera 6 No. 14-64, (031-286-1355). You can purchase plane tickets
for all Colombian airlines, rent cars, and book trips to destinations all over the
country from this travel agency. They have a bilingual manager on staff to assist
with purchases. Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Aviatur, Avendia 19 No. 4-62, (031-382-7111). This beautiful office is Aviatur's
headquarters. You can find information on Aviatur's services for Parque Tayrona
and throughout Colombia. This office has a bilingual staff to assist with
questions and purchases. Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Sat. 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
TOUR OPERATORS
Bogotá Bike Tours, Carrera 3 No. 12-72 (031-281-9924, Cell - 312-502-0554,
[email protected]). Bogotá Bike Tours offers daily morning and
afternoon tours of Bogotá. This is an excellent way to see the city. The tours visit
city parks, markets and many interesting sites. The tours last for four to five
hours and include an English-speaking guide, bike and a helmet. The cost of the
tour is 30,000 COP and worth every peso. The bike shop has a full time
mechanic who keeps the bikes in proper condition. The shop has used books in
English, French, German, Dutch and other languages for exchange or sale.
(www.bogotabiketours.com).