Monserrate Sanctuary
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Historic mountaintop sanctuary in Bogotá, Colombia, built with the help of pilgrims, offering panoramic city views and housing an important religious statue.

📜 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.

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