📜 Mountaintop religious building visible from much of Bogotá. 🔍 Sacred site for indigenous Muisca before Catholicism, now a major pilgrimage destination. # Why Go 🙏 Important spiritual center ⛰️ Breathtaking panoramic views of Bogotá 🚠 Three ways to ascend: walking trail, funicular, or cable car ⛪ Historic religious site dating back to 1640, featuring a Neo-Gothic church with significant religious statues 🕊️ Opportunity for spiritual reflection and birdwatching # Why Avoid ⚠️ Long lines for transportation, especially on weekends and holidays 🌬️ High altitude (3,152 m / 10,341 ft) may affect some visitors 🚫 Walking trail restricted for children under one meter tall and closed on Tuesdays 🚫 Pets not allowed on walking trail or transport on Sundays/holidays 🚫 No Eucharistic services on Tuesdays # Tips 🎟️ Consider a Fast Pass to skip long lines. 👟 Wear comfortable shoes for walking, especially if using the trail. 🐕 Pet transportation via cable car/funicular not available on Sundays or holidays. ⏰ Check specific operating hours for funicular/cable car, basilica, and walking trail as they vary. # Cost 💰 Round trip by funicular/cable car: $32,000 COP (Mon-Sat), $19,000 COP (Sun). Fast pass: $87,500 COP. # Hours 🕒 Funicular/Cable Car: Mon-Sat 6:30 AM-10 PM, Sun 5:30 AM-5 PM. Basilica: Mon-Sat 6 AM-7 PM (Tue 11:30 AM-7 PM), Sun/Holidays 6 AM-5:30 PM. Walking Trail: Daily 5 AM-1 PM (up), until 4 PM (down), closed Tuesdays.