Casa Platypus

Bogotá


Looking like a colonial home brought over from Villa de Leyva, this upscale guesthouse is an ideal flashpacker choice right in the heart of Bogotá. The interior patio exudes charm, the common areas (a handsome breakfast room and a relaxing terrace) invite guest interaction, and the small but tidy rooms come with comfy beds equipped with deluxe headboards.


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2. Plazoleta del Chorro de Quevedo

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3. Museo del Oro

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4. Iglesia de San Francisco

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6. Iglesia La Tercera

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8. Museo de Arte del Banco de la República

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