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Voykit pocket guide · Colombia
Funza
Spend half a day in Funza, then return to Bogotá; no overnight stay needed (≈3 h round‑trip, COP 45 k for a budget hotel if you choose).
Funza is a small suburb of Bogotá with a walkable centre, a few local eateries and a nightlife strip. It lacks major tourist attractions, so a few hours are enough before heading back to the capital.
- Country
- Colombia
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- COP
- Money
- Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $). Cards work in hotels, malls and many restaurants; cash is needed for small shops, markets and rural areas.
- Daily spend
- Budget COP 30,000–45,000 excl. bed · Mid COP 45,000–70,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.
- Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire 123
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110–120 V · 60 Hz · US-style plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.; Guides: COP 20,000–50,000 per person per day.; Taxis: Round up.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.
- Toilets
- Put paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | COP 2,000–3,500 |
| Mantecada pastry | COP 3,000–5,000 |
| Masato (non‑alcoholic drink) | COP 2,000–3,000 |
| Street food (pulled meat, arepas) | COP 4,000–7,000 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | COP 12,000–15,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOG · El Dorado International Airport
- ≈30 min by car to Bogotá, then Transmilenio to Portal c.80.
Typical fares
- Bogotá → Funza (colectivo)
- about COP 8,000 each way, ~30 min (check)
- Taxi night ride within Funza
- about COP 12,000–15,000 for 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)about COP 12,000–15,000 for 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the centre (main plaza, orange plaza). Colectivo from Bogotá’s Portal c.80 runs every ~10 min (≈30 min ride). Taxis at night if needed.
See and do
Known for
- Mantecadas (cheesy puff pastry)
- Calle 15 nightlife strip
- Muisca heritage sites (few statues)
- Local drink masato
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zipaquirá | Colectivo from Funza to Bogotá (Portal c.80), then Transmilenio to Portal Norte, then bus to Zipaquirá | About 2 h |
| Bogotá | Colectivo from Funza to Portal c.80, then Transmilenio | About 1 h |
| Chía | Colectivo from Funza to Bogotá, then bus north | About 1.5 h |
| La Calera | Colectivo to Bogotá, then bus east | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Luxor
- Calle 9 south of Carrera 12; basic rooms COP 45 000/night; noisy but functional.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, cheek kiss between women and mixed pairs; avoid: Launching into requests without a greeting
- Politeness: 'Con gusto', 'a la orden'; avoid: Blunt commands
- Topics: Coffee, football, food; avoid: Escobar jokes, drug talk
- Showing valuables: Keep phones away; avoid: 'Dar papaya'
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited sights – the big church and plazas are the main points.
- Colectivo schedules may vary on weekends; check locally.
- Night taxis are common but negotiate fare before boarding.
Generally safe during the day; use taxis at night and keep an eye on belongings in crowded bars.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Funza yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mantecadas (cheesy puff pastry)
- Calle 15 nightlife strip
- Muisca heritage sites (few statues)
- Local drink masato
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Funza, revision 4941627 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4941627
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Funza
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, ambulance, fire123
US consulate in Bogotá; other embassies in Bogotá.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/funza). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.