Written by Cory Lee for Curb Free with Cory Lee
Colombia is a country that I thought I’d never be able to visit, to be completely honest. I was unaware of any wheelchair accessible transportation within Colombia and since my powered wheelchair weighs 400 lbs, accessible transportation with a lift or ramp is the most important thing to me when traveling. However, to my surprise, Colombia has improved their accessibility efforts in recent years and it is now completely possible to explore the South American country no matter what your abilities are.
In September 2022, I spent a week in Bogotá and the surrounding area, and I was able to experience many of the most notable sights of Colombia’s capital city as a wheelchair user. From trying traditional foods to discovering one of my new favorite art museums to rolling approximately 600 feet underground to a salt cathedral, I left no stone unturned during my wheelchair accessible Bogota Colombia trip.
In this accessible travel guide, I’ll share wheelchair-friendly tour and transportation options, the best wheelchair accessible Bogotá Colombia attractions and things to do, and where you can stay while in the city. By the time you finish reading this guide, I’m sure you’ll be excited to book your own trip to Colombia!
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation & Tours in Bogotá, Colombia
Accessible transportation is a huge concern of mine every time I travel, especially internationally. If you’re wondering how to get around Colombia as a wheelchair user, there are actually a couple options for you.
Green Travel DMC arranged my wheelchair accessible Bogota Colombia transportation and tours, and they were fantastic. The accessible bus that they used for all of my tours was from a company called Mogotax, which usually handles medical transportation, but they can also do wheelchair accessible transfers. The bus had a lift and tie-downs were available to secure my wheelchair while in the vehicle. If you’re interested in an accessible tour, just contact Green Travel DMC via their website and they should be in touch with you soon.
While I didn’t use the services of Club Viajero Colombia during my trip, I did have the chance to meet Aldo, the founder of the company and he was incredibly kind. Club Viajero is Colombia’s first tour company devoted to accessibility. Aldo is literally changing the country for the better & it was an honor to meet with him in Bogotá. If you are interested in organizing a wheelchair accessible tour with his company, get in touch with them via their Instagram page here.
Wheelchair Accessible Bogota Colombia Attractions & Things to Do
Plaza de Bolivar
One of the most popular areas of Bogotá is Plaza de Bolivar. It is the main square in the capital city and houses the Palace of Justice, the National Capitol, the Primary Cathedral of Bogotá, and more historical buildings. I enjoyed rolling around the plaza and taking it all in for a bit. This is a great first stop during a trip to Bogotá!
