ICBDColombia 2017 COLOMBIA TRAVEL ACCOMODATION OPTIONS SHERATON HOTEL RATES PER NIGHT Type of room: Single Night Rate 126 USD INCLUDES Accomodation + Taxes per night Transportation Airport - Hotel - Airport (only national and international doors) from 5:00 AM until 12 midnight. It is important to note that this transportation is available to all guests according to their arrival schedule Buffet Breakfast at La Chimenea Restaurant from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM Unlimited Internet Personalized wake-up service with coffee or orange juice. Coffee station-free in lobby AM- PM (exclusive use for guests) Affiliation to the Starwood Preferred Guest Program Access to SHERATON FITNESS CENTER (Pool, Gym, Sauna, Turkish, Jacuzzi) Medical emergencies 24 hours Address: Calle 25B No. 69C-80 For more information: http://www.ghlhoteles.com/hoteles/colombia/bogota/sheraton-bogota/ Contact information: 571 2105000 - ext 213 To make the reservation and obtain the special rate of the event contact Olga Victoria Ospina: [email protected] --- MACAO HOTEL Distance to the Hotel Conference in car 5 minutes, by walking 25 minutes (aprox). RATES PER NIGHT Type of room: Single Night Rate 63 USD Type of room: Double Night Rate 75 USD INCLUDES Accomodation + Taxes per night Transfer Hotel Macao to the Sheraton Hotel Buffet Breakfast Wi-Fi Internet Unlimited Local Calls Medical Assistance Address: Av. La Esperanza No. 44 A 21 Phone: +57-1 7468075 ext. 203 - Cel. +57 3134500753 For more information http://www.hotelmacaocolombia.com/ Terms and Conditions: Reservations must be requested at least 24 hours in advance to: [email protected]; [email protected] Indicate Conference name, passenger´s name and last name, dates of arrival/departure and authorized consumption. --- 01 ICBDColombia 2017 WYNDHAM HOTEL Distance to the Hotel Conference in car 4 minutes, by walking 20 minutes. RATES Type of room: Single Night Rate 66 USD INCLUDES Accomodation + Taxes per night Shuttle Airport - Hotel - Airport, at times established by the hotel Buffet breakfast in the restaurant Spinning Center Gym (Cellar 1) except barber services Permanent Internet by cable (High Speed) and Wi-Fi, inside the hotel 5 first local call minutes 24-hour business center with print center Safety box, air conditioning and bioclimatic ventilation system One bottle of water per person daily Coffee maker One coffee per person in the room Iron and ironing board Luxury Amenities Slippers Shoe polish Address: Av. La Esperanza No. 51 -40 Phone: +57-1 6083000 For more information ventas15@ hotelwyndhambogota.com [email protected] Terms and Conditions: Reservations must be requested at least 24 hours in advance to: [email protected]; [email protected] Indicate Conference name, passenger´s name and last name, dates of arrival/departure and authorized consumption. --- ESTELAR HOTEL (de la Feria Hotel) Distance to the Hotel Conference in car 5 minutes, by walking 25 minutes. RATES Type of room: Standard Night Rate 114 USD INCLUDES Accomodation + Taxes per night Buffet Breakfast Wi-Fi Internet Address: Avenida la Esperanza Nº 43 a – 85 Bogotá – Colombia Phone: +57 1 346 8246 or +57 3164542876 For more information http://www.hotelesestelar.com [email protected] [email protected] Indicate Conference name, passenger´s name and last name, dates of arrival/departure and authorized consumption. --- 02 ICBDColombia 2017 TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION SHERATON SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE AIRPORT Transportation Airport - Hotel - Airport (only national and international doors) from 5:00 AM until 12 midnight. It is important to note that this transportation is available to all guests according to their arrival schedule. TAXI You can find taxi services by phone call from your hotel or airport, through cell phone applications or on the street. Avoid taking taxis on the street. Prefer hotel taxis or app taxis (there´s also available Uber in Bogotá). Fares depend on the distance traveled and / or the time and are established through a taximeter. From airport to Sheraton Hotel COP 30.000 = U$10 From Sheraton Hotel to downtown COP 30.000 = U$10 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTION The TransMilenio 'rapid transit system' combines articulated buses that operate on dedicated bus roads (busways) and smaller buses that operate in residential areas, bringing passengers to the main grid. Although the Transmilenio carries commuters to numerous corners of the city, it is more expensive (0.60 USD or 2000 COP) than any public transport, except taxis. TransMilenio provides its service from Monday to Friday from 04:00 to 23:00, on Saturdays from 04:30 to 23:00 and on Sundays and holidays from 05:00 to 22:00. For more information: www.transmilenio.gov.co CABIFY / UBER UBER is an international company that provides its customers with a private transport network, through its mobile application software that connects passengers with drivers of vehicles registered in their service. You can find cheap rates with UberX (four passengers maximum) and Uber Pool (3 users from different locations can to request a trip to a common destination that is close to all users sharing the trip). Other option is Uber Black, the most exclusive version of Uber, consists of dark cars last model with capacity of four passengers. CABIFY: It is an international company that offers a Private car with it’s own driver, users through the mobile application available for Android and iPhone, ask for the service by showing the nearest driver to your location , the user is able to see the cost of the trip , de travelled distance and duration , finally you pay for it through credit card or PayPal account. Language Main language of communication : SPANISH App for smartphone to be able to communicate with people in spanish : SPEAK & TRANSLATE . 03 ICBDColombia 2017 PLACES TO SEE IN BOGOTÁ CANDELARIA La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial, Baroque and art deco styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums. You can find different attractions: Botero Museum, Luis Angel Arango Library, Gold Museum, Colón Theater, Monserrate, Silva Poetry House, Bogotá Urban Development Museum, Military Museum, Rafael Pombo Poetry House, Bolívar Square and Primada Cathedral, . More Information: http://www.lacandelaria.info/ CERRO MONSERRATE It is a mountain that dominates the city center of Bogotá and is a touristic attraction with a funicular, cable car, or pilgrimage climbing trail access. Cable car with its large windows on all sides it offers a breathtaking view of the hill that contrasts with the beautiful panoramic views of the city. While passing slowly on the crown of the tall and dense trees’ vegetation, one gets a feeling of direct contact between the earth and the sky. Funicular: Its cars open their doors facing the sky with a glass roof. Thus, no one can miss a single detail of the forests that surround the city, its beautiful panoramic views and lovely sunsets. You can find 2 restaurants: San Isidro House: Located in a colonial building whose decoration evokes the solemn, tranquil and loving city of half of the XIX century offers to its visitors a select French menu in a romantic and cozy atmosphere. It has been famous for the last 35 years because of its annual gastronomic seasons. http://www.restaurantecasasanisidro.com/ Santaclara (Restaurant): This restaurant offers its visitors the opportunity to taste Colombian plates. More Information: http://www.restaurantecasasantaclara.com/ Opening Times: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. Address: Carrera 2 Este No. 21-48 Paseo Bolívar. Price per person: COP 18.000 - U$ 6 More Information: http://www.cerromonserrate.com/en GOLD MUSEUM The Gold Museum's permanent exhibition invites you to discover the history of how gold and other metals were used by the pre-Hispanic societies who lived in the land today known as Colombia. The permanent exhibition is bilingual, Spanish-English. Entrance is free for all on Sundays, but the Museum is crowded and we cannot offer guided tours. Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. (Last exit at 7:00 p.m.). Sundays and Public Holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. (Last exit at 5:00 p.m.). Address: The Banco de la República Gold Museum is situated in Santander Park, on the corner of Carrera 5 and 16th Street, in downtown Bogotá. Price per person: COP 4.000 - U$ 1,4 More Information: www.banrepcultural.org/gold-museum 04 ICBDColombia 2017 SUGGESTIONS FOR DINING IN BOGOTA ANDRÉS CARNE DE RES Address: Calle 82 No 12-21 Zona Rosa, Bogotá, Colombia (ANDRES D.C) Phone: +(57) (1) 8637880 Address: Calle 3 N° 11A – 56, Hogar Encendido, Chia, Bogota. Phone: + (57) (1) 8612233 More Information: http://www.andrescarnederes.com/ GAIRA CAFE Address: Carrera 13 N° 96 -11 - Chico Norte. Bogota Phone +(57) (1) 7462696 More Information: http://www.gairacafe.co/ HARRY SASON Address: Cra 9 # 75-70, Bogotá Phone: +(57) ( 1) 3477155 More Information: http://www.harrysasson.com/ CASA VIEJA Address: Cra. 10 # 26-60 . Bogotá Phone: 284 7359 Address: Cra. 6A # 117-35. Bogotá Phone: 213 3246 Address: Av. Jiménez # 3-57. Bogotá Phone: 342 6752 More Information: http://www.casavieja.com.co/restaurantes.html CIRCO STONE OVEN PIZZA Address: Calle 73 | Hotel JW Marriott, Bogotá Phone: +(57) (1) 4816000 EL CIELO Address: Calle 70 #4 - 47, Bogotá, Colombia Phone: +(57) (1) 7035585 More Information: http://elcielorestaurant.com/es/ ARMADILLO Address: Carrera 5 # 71A - 05 Zona G. Phone: 3459992 More Information: http://www.restaurantearmadillo.com/ HARD ROCK CAFE Address: Calle 81 # 13-05, Atlantis Plaza Shopping Mall, Phone: +573156780396 More Information:http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/bogota/ --- SUGGESTIONS FOR SHOPPING GRAN ESTACIÓN SHOPPING CENTER (7 MINUTES FROM SHERATON HOTEL) Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.