Feeling proud and free above Colombia’s capital city Bogotá. Just a few seconds later, they really wanted a selfie with us and even taking the flag to wave it themselves! Even our guide, Sebastian from the national tourism board and Sam, our tour operator were speechless and overwhelmed by this cute LGBTQ+ rainbow moment. Although it first looked like they were making fun of us, they were actually geeking out about our gay kisses. While taking photos and a cute little video (see below on our Instagram), we have been observed by a group of teenage girls who were laughing. Get your tickets right at the base of the funicular and enjoy the short ride up the mountain where you can visit the chapel, a beautiful garden and with some lick, you’ll be able to see some mountain hummingbirds like we did! And don’t forget to take some stunning photos. Did you know, that Bogotá just elected its first female AND lesbian mayor who just married her girlfriend, a Colombian congresswoman? Enjoy our travel journal! Monserrate – Best view over Bogotá on 3.070 mĪnd just another rainbow over South America! But not just somewhere… But at 3.070 meters above sea level overlooking the gigantic metropolis with almost 8 Billion inhabitants at Mount Monserrate with its garden and church reachable with the popular funicular. And of course, we got in touch with the local LGBTQ+ community in Bogotá that is supported and protected by law including marriage equality. Especially in the poor neighborhoods and slums in the suburbs of the Colombian metropolises.īut we felt safe, welcome, and while being aware of what happened directly around us, we enjoyed our time in Bogotá.
Don’t get us wrong, there is still much work to do. And although many people connect Colombia with violence and drugs, the South American country is in progress of change which started already about 10 years ago. And some of them, well, let’s say, much less. Panorama of Bogotá taken from Monserrate © Gay-friendly trip to BogotáĪfter spending two weeks in Colombia, we can only confirm that some of the stereotypes are true.