Ghosts Tour in Bogotá: Discovers the secrets hidden in the shadows of the capital
If you have ever wondered which secrets keep the streets of Bogotá when the night falls, you are about to discover a side of the city that few dare to explore.
The tour takes place in the most iconic places of La Candelaria and the Historical Center, two key points for those who love the paranormal. Along 12 stopsyou will explore streets and buildings that have witnessed plagues, wars and other events that left a mark, both in history and in souls that still seem to be around these sites.
For two hours and a mile of walk, Adventure Extreme AE Colombia SASalong with the charismatic guide Fernando Bonansea, you will be immersed in stories as fascinating as it is terrifying. Fernando, dressed perfectly for the occasion guides this night tour with a theatrical that will make even the most skeptical feel chills.
Ghosts Tour in Bogotá
His dress includes a dark layer that waves with the night wind and a skull hanging from his suitcase, as a symbol of the souls who, according to him, accompany him on this journey. A white eye drawn on his forehead reflects a beating heart on his chest, while his mysterious and tenuous voice envelopes the participants in an intrigue atmosphere.
Although some believe in ghosts and others do not, the truth is that this has become one of the most requested excursions in Bogotá, as it allows you to know the city, its history and its characters in a different and entertaining way, though somewhat chilling. They recommend that we do this with full respect. It wouldn't be too much of a blessing.
The first stop takes us to Cacao Magola, located in race 2 # 11-45 in La Candelariawhere a delicious hot chocolate calms the nerves and heats the body: a prelude to what is to come. At the second stop, we entered the Residential Set Bochini Pass, a building full of history where the stories speak of a girl who died in tragic circumstances, and whose spirit, they say, is still round the corridors. As Fernando tells the story, the lights blink and an inexplicable wind goes through the group, making everyone exchange views of uncertainty.
Discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of the capital
Our next destination is the University of La Salle, famous not only for its academic prestige, but also for being the academic home of the lawyer and economist Enrique Low Murtra, who was famous for his phrase: "I can shake my voice, but not moral.. "During his administration, he signed the extradition orders of Pablo Escobar, Gonzalo Rodríguez Gacha and the Ochoa brothers, which made him a target of drug trafficking. For this reason he was killed on 30 April 1991 at the departure of the University of La Salle, where he served as dean and teacher.
However, the true story that leads us there is that of lawyer José Raimundo Rossi, known as the advocate of the bandits. Fernando, the guide, tells us that he was killed in strange circumstances and that his ghost appears in the surroundings proclaiming his innocence. As we walk, someone says they have felt a sudden cold, as if an invisible presence was at our side.
Calms and laments
As we move forward, the tour takes us to the Calle del Calvarywhere the story of the first mayor of Bogotá resounds in the shadows. It is said that he made a pact with the devil, but by breaking it, his soul was caught forever on that street. The guide stops the group in a dark alley and, with his low and paused voice, tells how - according to legend - the mayor gathered 666 stones, as part of the alleged pact. The environment becomes more and more tense; some cling to their jackets as if they could feel a presence nearby.
One of the most shocking stops is in the House of the EmparedadaA place with a macabre story. A young woman is said to have been sealed alive on a wall by a military jealous wife. Only a small hole, they say, allowed him to breathe and receive food. The story is told in a low voice, almost like a whisper, while the group looks at the window where some claim to have seen their figure. One of the attendees seems to hear something, a slight groan, but when he turns around, there's no one.
The tour follows its course and takes us to the old seminar of the Clarisas Sisters, today the restaurant's headquarters The Witch. Fernando tells us the story of Maria Helia, a woman who, according to the story, was imprisoned during the dictatorship of Gustavo Rojas Pinilla and who, to this day, is said to continue to seek her son for the cucumbers of the old seminar. The local workers have reported paranormal events. It is said that a worker found several skulls before he died mysteriously.
The Quevedo Chorro Plazoletawith its picturesque streets and small bars, cafes and restaurants, it also has its own ghost. While the group stops in front of a small church, Fernando says that if you hit the door three times, in the third you will hear an answer. Some brave people in the group decide to try, but at that time, a cold wind rises and makes them repent.
Finally, the tour ends in the Casa Magola Buendía, located in race 3 # 17-60, where Fernando leads us to a small backyard. Here, between lit candles and the murmur of the wind, the spiritual circle is closed. We thank the spirits for allowing us to know their stories. It is a moment of reflection in which, despite the nerves and the sustenance, we all feel a deep connection with the history of our city.
The 'Tour de Fantasmas por Bogotá ' It is not just a walk through historical places: it is an immersive experience that takes you through time, connecting you with the souls that inhabited the city in past centuries. The stories that are told, the characters that appear and the energies that are felt in each place make this tour an unforgettable experience. Dare to discover the secrets that the city keeps when the night falls and get ready to feel how the past comes to life in every corner.
Tips for the tour:
* He wears comfortable shoes to walk through the steep streets of La Candelaria.
* A good jacket is essential, as the nights in Bogotá can be cold.
* Don't forget your hydration, but above all, get ready for a night full of surprises and good sustenance.
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