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Bogota Airport Information

Bogota, Columbia, is the third-largest city in North America, and its nearly nine million citizens are well serviced with flights from Bogota leaving regularly from the El Dorado International Airport. The airport is easy to reach from most areas of the city, with a location that's just 9.3 miles west of the center of the city at Calle 26 and Avenida El Dorado. Daily flights provide international travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Havana, London, Frankfurt, San Juan and Paris, among other destinations. Some of the major airlines operating at the airport include JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, American Airlines and Air Canada, and you can reserve seats using Orbitz.com.

Parking at El Dorado International Airport

El Dorado offers both short-term and long-term parking options. Parking costs about $0.55 for 15 minutes in the Karib car park or about $0.50 for 15 minutes in the International car park for the first four hours, with the price set at $2 for 12 hours.

Transportation to El Dorado International Airport

The easiest way to get to the airport from any point in Bogota is by city taxi. Taxis are safe modes of transport in Bogota and inexpensive, with the average fare from the city center costing about $13. City buses are available to reach the airport, as well. From the city center, a bus costs around $7. The trip by bus is approximately 40 minutes long, while taxi travel times are about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Though bus travel is fairly safe, it's recommended not to carry large amounts of cash, as the occasional robbery does occur. Many of the hotels in the area offer shuttle bus service to the airport for the convenience of their guests.

Breakfast Before Leaving

If there's time prior to catching your airplane, a good breakfast can be had at Tapas Macarena. The restaurant serves local cuisine and can provide you with a delicious meal to remember before leaving the city. Crepes and Waffles is a bit less costly and caters to large groups or families with children. The food is delicious breakfast fare with light airy crepes being one of the specialties of the house. For those in a hurry, there are a variety of restaurants available in the airport's main building where you can find a quick and filling breakfast while on the run to catch flights from Bogota to wherever your destination may be.

Simon Bolivar Airport

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More Than Just Cars

A car is the most common form of transportation in Guayaquil. If you do not think you can find your way to your hotel, you can take a cab ride, which will cost $3 to $5, depending on the location of your hotel. The city also has its own buses, and the cost of riding a bus is less than $1.50. Because the drivers do not speak English, you might find that renting a car or taking a taxi is a better option.

Climate and Weather

The best time to visit Guayaquil is during the late spring, summer, and early fall. From the beginning of January until the end of April, the city experiences massive rainfall that drops more than 10 inches of rain a month. The temperatures remain from the high 60s to the low 80s throughout the year.

Religious Buildings and Sites

Some of the most popular tourist sites in Guayaquil are religious buildings. Iglesia de Santo Domingo, the LDS Temple, and Catedral Metropolitana date back centuries. When you book your flight through Orbitz.com, you can save more money on your trip than you thought possible. Orbitz makes it easy to search for flights to Guayaquil and get the best deal on your trip.