Originally posted by: Mill
Meh, I take Taxis I flag down and I don't take any special precautions while there. I treat Colombia like any other country...if you are an idiot or braindead tourist you might have a problem, but otherwise there is no need to worry. Visting Medellin and Bogota is extremely safe. Going to a conflict zone in Colombia, however, is a totally different story and quite stupid to do unless you know what you are doing.
For Bogota:
The Salt Cathedral/Mine in Zipaquirá is worth a visit.
Museo Del Oro -- meh, its ok if you got the time.
Monserrate -- I highly recommend it. Hike it if you can instead of taking the tram.
Places to eat in Bogota:
Pesquera Jaramillo -- if you like seafood Try the mero.
Pizza -- Pizza 1969 Gourment or Archie's
Hamburgers: El Corral
Bogota Beer Company -- Kind of beloved patriot-laden, but they brew their own beer
Other types of food to try:
Chunchullo -- Intestines... you MUST try them. Delicious.
Chiguiro: If you can find it try it:
http://raisingcolombiankids.bl.../2009/02/chiguiro.html
Traditional Colombian Food -- This should be cooked FOR you by an abuela, tia, o madre. Failing that, there are some decent restaurants that have traditional Colombian food. I have no specific recommendations...
In Medellin:
There's a great sushi place in Parque Lleras. Don't remember the name.
Try a Bandeja Paisa at any decent restaurante, but try to go outside of El Poblado or Parque Lleras
Things to do in Medellin:
Go see the Rio de Medellin (hehe, hard to miss)
Take Metrocable to get a good view.
Pueblo Paisa
In all places, definitely try Aguardiente (there is a different type for each department), and Ron Viejo de Caldas. Club Colombia is probably the best (non-micro brew) national beer.