Get to know Bogota Favela Explorations

Our mission, history and team: immersion in culture and responsibility

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Our mission

Our company was founded with the goal
of revealing the authentic life in Bogota's favelas
to the world. The inspiration for creating Bogota Favela Explorations came from the founders' desire to introduce tourists to the culture, history, and challenges of these unique communities, as well
as to contribute to their development

Since our inception, we have achieved significant milestones, such as

  • Organizing over 500 tours
  • Establishing partnerships with local NGOs
  • Implementing educational programs for children in the favelas

Meet the team

Meet the key members of our team

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    Juan Pablo

    Founder

    Juan Pablo grew up in Bogota and has been passionate about his city's history and culture from a young age.

    He founded Bogota Favela Explorations to share his enthusiasm for responsible tourism

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    Maria Lucia

    Guide

    Maria Lucia is an experienced guide specializing in cultural tours. She knows Bogota's favelas intimately and shares her knowledge with passion

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    Carlos Mendoza

    Public relations manager

    Carlos is responsible for establishing and maintaining connections with local communities and partners

Our approach

We strive to make our tours not only enjoyable but also responsible. Our approach includes

  • Sustainable tourism practices that minimize environmental impact
  • Close collaboration with local residents to ensure their participation and benefit from the tours
  • Cultural sensitivity and respect for the traditions and customs of local communities

We are also involved in various initiatives aimed at benefiting local residents and actively collaborate with non-profit organizations working in the favelas

  • This was an unforgettable journey! Our guide was incredibly informative and friendly. We felt safe and learned so much about the local culture

    Anna, tourist from Germany

  • The best tour of my life! Seeing the real life in the favelas and meeting such open and friendly people was amazing

    Mark, tourist from the USA

  • A truly eye-opening experience! The tour was well-organized and gave us a genuine insight into the lives of the favela residents. Highly recommend

    Sophia, tourist from Canada

Company values

Transparency

We openly share information about our activities and finances

Authenticity

We offer authentic experiences that showcase real life in the favelas

Respect

We respect and value the culture and traditions of local communities

We also adhere to the principles of sustainable tourism and ethical business practices to minimize our environmental impact and support the development of local economies

Community impact

We strive to have a positive impact on the lives
of favela residents. Examples of our initiatives include

  • Educational programs for children
  • Partnerships with local businesses and artisans
  • Donations to social projects, such as infrastructure improvements and creation of community spaces

Our commitment to supporting local communities makes our tours not only enjoyable but also beneficial for all participants