Mount Monserrate, Bogota: Address, Mount Monserrate Reviews: 4.5/5
Mount Monserrate
Mount Monserrate
4.5
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Monserrate hill provides exceptional panaromic views of Bogata and beyond.
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Restaurants
1,437 within 3 miles

Restaurante Casa San Isidro
1,049
382 ft$$$$ • French • International • Wine Bar

Casa Santa Clara
466
456 ft$$ - $$$ • Latin • Cafe • Soups

Santa Fe Cafe & Restaurante
633
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Healthy • Colombian • Vegetarian Friendly

Hab Café
124
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • International • Fusion

Cerveceria Irlandesa
195
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Irish • Bar • Pub

Tao Calentao
44
0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Latin • Fast Food • Spanish

Tapas Macarena
493
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La Jugueteria Macarena
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Sant Just
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Dos Gatos y Simone
231
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Attractions
302 within 6 miles

Iglesia Basilica del Señor de Monserrate
818
54 ftChurches & Cathedrals

Teleferico de Monserrate
463
0.4 miPublic Transportation Systems

Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
14,369
1.2 miSpeciality Museums

Casa Museo Quinta de BolÃvar
831
0.5 miHistory Museums

Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica
10,382
1.4 miArt Museums

Luis Angel Arango Library
446
1.3 miLibraries

La Macarena
208
1 miMountains

Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
205
1.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

National Museum of Colombia
1,760
1.1 miSpeciality Museums

Iglesia de San Francisco
749
1.3 miChurches & Cathedrals
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Adam
Norwich, UK4 contributions
Couples
A tough walk to the summit but well worth it for the views from the top. Lots of police along the journey made it feel extremely safe.
Written August 15, 2022
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Kaiser_D
Houston, TX424 contributions
This is one of the must-see/must-experience locations on a trip to Bogota. The church, funicular, and other aspects of the experience were highly memorable. Fortunately, I don't suffer from altitude difficulties. Be aware that Bogota proper is 1,000 meters higher elevation than Denver, Colorado, so this mountaintop adventure above the city could be a challenge for anyone who does experience altitude sickness.
You'll have epic photograph opportunities from this vantage. There was a mass occurring during my visit, and I was still able to enter the church to see the interior designs and artwork. If you have a 10,000 peso bill, there are two machines that dispense collectable coins. There is a restaurant, a fast food station, and a pay-for-use bathroom available for visitors. See you at the top!
You'll have epic photograph opportunities from this vantage. There was a mass occurring during my visit, and I was still able to enter the church to see the interior designs and artwork. If you have a 10,000 peso bill, there are two machines that dispense collectable coins. There is a restaurant, a fast food station, and a pay-for-use bathroom available for visitors. See you at the top!
Written August 13, 2022
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Paantha
San Diego, CA145 contributions
Family
We took the funicular up to the mountain in the morning. The weather was pleasant and it was quiet and peaceful with very few people up there. It was such a beautiful sight to walk through the path and get to the cathedral. We did not go in to the cathedral. Took several shots of the city from here. As time went on more and more people started coming. Before heading down we decided to do the hummingbird tour and it was the best decision we made that day :) Colombia has 17 species of hummingbirds and we got to see 9 of them. Got beautiful photos and videos of the birds. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us good information on the birds. We took the funicular back down. If you are in Bogota - this is a must do. I recommend coming earlier in the morning. As the day progresses there are too many people for my liking. Weekdays are less crowded.
Written August 9, 2022
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Brix510
San Jose, CA951 contributions
One of the most beautiful views i've ever seen and the fact that it is just minutes away from downtown Bogota and has a nice funicular or cable car to take you up to the top makes this one of the best places to visit in Bogota. The little church and village up top is really nice as well.
Written August 8, 2022
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Ruth B
Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK361 contributions
We took the funicular up but it then needed servicing (unknown to us) so a long Q gathered for the cable car ride down! We felt a bit trapped and wasted an hour or so. Worth the trip up - fabulous views of the city
Written August 7, 2022
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mildredn
Aruba34 contributions
Family
The view is spectacular. The church is very nice. In the shop you get nice things at a good price. Los postres El Merengada y Tres leches son muy sabroso. When you go to Bogota you have to visit this place.
Written August 3, 2022
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Niloufer M
14 contributions
Couples
The tram took us up to the Mount. Standing only and no seats in the teleferico, crowded but was comfortable overall. Long lines for tickets approximately 30 minutes long. Come early and on a day when it is sunny and clear. Once up on the mount, we saw fantastic views of the city, out of this world flora and fauna, peaceful tranquil atmosphere with birds singing. The climb (old stone steps) to go to the Church is very manageable, but we wore comfortable shoes. Old stone stairs can get slippery if it rains. The Church was also really good. Peaceful. Comfortable. Excellent restaurants on the mount with upscale service. You can see the view, eat a meal and sip a drink with natural beauty surrounding you. Wish we had spent much more time there instead of rushing back down in 4 hours to go to the Gold museum, which was just disappointing. One can spend a good 3-5 hours or more at this mount and not be bored one bit. It was healing and feel one with nature. Must visit.
Written July 31, 2022
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J. Travel & Food
Barcelona, Spain54 contributions
Solo
So, if you're lucky enough to be in Bogota a trip to this fantastic mountain is a must! You can either go up my cable car or walk (you need to be fit). Going up by cable car only takes 5-6 minutes en cost less thn $6 round trip.
The view is amazing and there are a few shops at the top! Also there is this beautiful cathedral you can visit.
Last but not least:
- Visit at Christmas time for a lovely light show
- Be aware of pick pockets
- Don't go in weekends (busy).
The view is amazing and there are a few shops at the top! Also there is this beautiful cathedral you can visit.
Last but not least:
- Visit at Christmas time for a lovely light show
- Be aware of pick pockets
- Don't go in weekends (busy).
Written July 27, 2022
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Deni
New York City, NY7 contributions
I thought there was going to be a longer walking path once you got to the top. But, I went early and there was almost no one on the mountain. Def worth the ride for the view.
Written July 24, 2022
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Sj75201
Gold Coast, Australia111 contributions
Solo
Took the funulcar up to the top, which the views are great.
There are a bunch of stalls selling souvineers and number of restaurants even further back past the souvenirs. I just went to a cafe and got a coffee and ice cream and sat down and watched the view and people.
Took the cable car down. The cable car doesn’t fit as many people as the funicular so it took a while to get down.
When you get to the bottom, if you need a taxi to go north, DO NOT CROSS THE ROAD - stay on the same side as the mountain as this is the way down. If you cross the road they have to loop around and go back past where they picked you up.
There are a bunch of stalls selling souvineers and number of restaurants even further back past the souvenirs. I just went to a cafe and got a coffee and ice cream and sat down and watched the view and people.
Took the cable car down. The cable car doesn’t fit as many people as the funicular so it took a while to get down.
When you get to the bottom, if you need a taxi to go north, DO NOT CROSS THE ROAD - stay on the same side as the mountain as this is the way down. If you cross the road they have to loop around and go back past where they picked you up.
Written July 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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Hola buenos dÃas que pena será que hoy se puede ir al cerro de Monserrate que vale la subida en funicular de dÃa?
TO+ San Taule
Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Spain125 contributions
16000mil pesos por persona adulta.El tren cremallera a mà me costó el boleto un dÃa laborable en el mes de Septiembre 2020.
Olga margarita B
Bogota, Colombia1 contribution
cuánto cuesta el pasaje en funicular el domingo 3 de diciembre 2020?
Beto F
Mexico City, Mexico23 contributions
20,000 colombianos. $300 mexicanos
Johnny Eye
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
Is Monserrate closed? We tried yesterday (the 11th) and were told it's under maintenance. Can we walk up even if the cable cars are closed? Thank you!!
Josefer M
Newfoundland, Canada30 contributions
yes, You can on the road to climb the hill, It is Wonderfull, too much nature.
Q precio tiene la entrada a monserrate a pie???
Elias B
Bogota, Colombia2 contributions
El ingreso a pie no tiene ningún costo, pero está restringido el acceso a pie hay que usar telesferico o funicular costo aproximado $20000 cop
Michael Chandra
Fruitland Park, FL27 contributions
Can you fly a drone here?
TheTrvlGuy
New York City, NY1,215 contributions
I can't imagine that would be allowed, but since I don't know the answer, contact the venue directly or see if they have an information page or list of do/don't while visiting the site.
Gabriel H
Buenos Aires, Argentina11 contributions
Buen dÃa! Saben si mañana 1 de enero se puede ir?
alejosillas
7 contributions
Hola buen dia, encontré esto por si Te Sirve:
Horario de lunes a sábado de 6:30 a.m a 12:00 a.m (media noche) Última venta en taquilla: 9:00 p.m o hasta cumplir con el lÃmite de aforo. Domingos: 5:30 a.m a 10:00 p.m. Última venta en taquilla hasta las 8:00 pm hasta cumplir el lÃmite de aforo. El Cerro de Monserrate los espera durante los 365 dÃas del año.
Sharine R
Aruba
My husband is in whealchair how is the easiest way to go to monserat is it safe for whealchair ??
Cy G
Toronto, Canada23 contributions
The cable cars has a wheelchair elevator along the stair way, I would recommend arriving as early as possible in the morning because it can be very crowded. Wait times for getting down can be very long so bring lots of water for the both of you. Weekdays in the morning won't be too busy since it is mostly tourists, although if you want to save money on tickets, go on a Sunday morning and leave as early as you can.
Buenos dias a como estan las entradas para subir al cerro de monserrate hoy
Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Monserrate
- We recommend booking Mount Monserrate tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 70 Mount Monserrate tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Mount Monserrate:
- La Candelaria, Optional Monserrate and Optional Gold Museum Bogotá City Tour (From $71.00)
- Bogota City Tour with Gold Museum and Monserrate (From $74.00)
- Monserrate + Candelaria Private Tour (5 Hrs.) (From $89.00)
- Panoramic City tour - Daily and group tour (From $40.00)
- Monserrate Tour Bogotá + Tickets (From $24.00)
- Hotels near Mount Monserrate:
- (1.71 mi) Bogota Bed & Breakfast Inn
- (1.16 mi) Masaya Hostel Bogota
- (1.11 mi) Hotel Casa Deco
- (1.40 mi) The Orchids Hotel
- (0.96 mi) Arche Noah
- Restaurants near Mount Monserrate:
- (0.07 mi) Restaurante Casa San Isidro
- (0.09 mi) Casa Santa Clara
- (0.92 mi) Hab Café
- (0.90 mi) Santa Fe Cafe & Restaurante
- (0.96 mi) Cerveceria Irlandesa
- Attractions near Mount Monserrate:
- (0.01 mi) Iglesia Basilica del Señor de Monserrate
- (0.42 mi) Teleferico de Monserrate
- (1.16 mi) Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
- (0.55 mi) Casa Museo Quinta de BolÃvar
- (1.01 mi) The Original Bogota Graffiti Tour