Venue, Hotel, Travel &
Safety Tips
Venue
CORFERIAS - Main Entrance
Carrera 37 #24 - 67, Bogotá, Colombia
Hotel
There is a hotel conveniently located within the fairgrounds, where preferred pricing is available to exhibitors. For general information about the hotel, click here: Hilton Bogota Corferias.
At the time of your booking, please don't forget to mention that you are an exhibitor at the ColombiaPlast 2024 trade fair, to ensure that your exhibitor discount is applied for yourself and your staff.
Travel
Currently, no vaccines are required to gain entry to Colombia.
Check your visa requirements prior to travel.
Check with your airline for the most up-to-date travel requirements.
A mandatory step to enter and exit Colombia is to fill out the immigration registration form 72 hours before your trip or up to one hour before at Colombia's official immigration site: CheckMig
For general information to plan your trip, click here on Travel to Colombia. Also, click on the following link to consult information about Bogota in particular.
For exchange rates and information on Colombia's currency click on the link. You will also find her information about VAT refund.
Although Bogota is close to the Equator, it is at an altitude of 2.600 meters (8.500ft), which means that the climate here is generally cool, with the rainy season occurring during the summer months. Temperatures range between 8 and 20 degrees Celsius (46.4 to 68.0 °F). The highest temperature on a typical day, when it is sunny, will be 22-23°C (72-73°F), while a typical low temperature, when it is rainy and cloudy, or during the small hours of the night, will be between 5-10°C (42-50°F). Therefore, make sure to pack appropriate clothing.
If you need any assistance in making your travel arrangements, please contact our official travel agency:
TTI Travel Trade International
1345 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
New York, NY, 10105
Phone: 212-674-3476
Fax: 212-674-3477
TOLL FREE: 866-674-3476
Email: info@ttitravel.net
Website: www.ttitravel.net
Safety Tips
Taxis
Use hotel taxis (white color) instead of UBER. Always call for a taxi or ask for your hotel concierge's assistance. Do not take taxis off the street. Taxis only accept cash.
Other taxi options could be the following apps and phone numbers:
Safe Areas
Bogotá is famous for its quaint colonial Old Town, impressive art museums and exciting nightlife, as well as for its up-and-coming fashion and restaurant scene. That being said:
We encourage you to stay within the northern area of the city and to ask for references before going to places.
Best areas for foreign tourists: Zona Rosa | Usaquén
Best area for sightseeing & culture: La Candelaria (Old Town)
Best areas for nightlife: Chapinero | Zona Rosa
Best areas for business travelers: Usaquén | Centro Internacional
Most exclusive areas in Bogotá: Chicó | Usaquén
Best area for shopping: Zona Rosa
The most dangerous neighborhoods are La Macarena, San Javier, Ciudad Bolivar, and the Valle de Aburrá.
Money and other precautions
Do not carry a lot of cash and be mindful of your surroundings when withdrawing from ATMs. While ATMs give you the best exchange rate, debit and credit cards are also accepted in all major establishments.
Always keep your belongings with you and in your bag/purse when outside.
Avoid walking long distances.
