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WELCOME TOCOLOMBIA

Colombia is a tropical country with great diversity and charm. Its history is full of mystery, adventure and culture. The country is located in northeast South America. It is the only country in the region with coasts on both the Caribbean and the Pacific. Colombia is bordered by Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. Colombia can connect to different continents thanks to its modern airports and partnerships with major airlines.

GET TO KNOW BOGOTÁ, THE CAPITAL OF COLOMBIA

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, located in the center of the country on a plain 2,600 meters above sea level with an average temperature. It's a city as diverse as the whole country, the most important cultural center in Colombia, and a place with hundreds of sites to see and activities to do. Bogotá offers a variety of attractions ranging from museums, historical centers, parks, theaters, etc.
* Note: Information taken and adapted from:www.colombia.travel

TRANSPORT TO AND FROM BOGOTÁ

EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Arrival to Bogotá is done through the El Dorado International Airport, the most important in Colombia. This terminal is where boarding, connections, arrivals, flight transit and all procedures related to entering and exiting the country take place. Website

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BOGOTA AERIAL BRIDGE (TERMINAL 2)

MASS TRANSIT

The Puente Aéreo Terminal, currently called Terminal 2 (T2) of the El Dorado International Airport, is the exclusive terminal of the Avianca airline for the operation of flights within Colombia. Website:
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TRANSMILENIO

This is the mass transit system that connects almost all of Bogotá. The jointed vehicles traverse most of the city through 12 mainlines and a system of feeder buses in auxiliary stations and portals. It has different stations around the city. Website:

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TAXI SERVICE

In Bogotá there are about 45,000 taxis. The cost of the service within the city is affordable and depends on the number of units indicated by the meter. Transfers to and from the airport, the services rendered during the night and holidays and those requested by phone or apps have a surcharge.

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ACCOMMODATION IN BOGOTÁ:

Universidad del Rosario recommends the following accommodation options that comply with high standards and that are close to the University campus. The accommodation options presented have limited places, so we recommend that students book their stay at the moment they enroll in one of our courses. It is important to highlight that registration does not include accommodation costs and that the latter is not offered directly by the University.

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VISA AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PERMITS

For foreign students located outside Colombian territory, Universidad del Rosario will send a communication in which it will report on the contents and dates of the course so that they can perform the migration procedure before the competent Colombian authorities in their country. For stays under six months, you must process a PIP 2 (entry and permanence permit) before the Migration Colombia Administrative Unit upon your arrival in Colombia for your stay during the first 90 days. Subsequently, you must perform an extension of the PIP 2 (temporary stay permit), for the remaining time, covering the entirety of your studies at the University. Keep in mind that if you do not comply with the regulations of entry into the country and perform the respective procedures, you will not receive your final report card. If you would like further information on this, visit the Migration Colombia web portal:
http://migracioncolombia.gov.co/index.php/es/

Foreign students who are located within Colombian territory should confirm with the Colombian migration authorities what type of visa they have and whether it allows them to enroll in the UR Summer School courses.

**Keep in mind that you cannot enroll in the UR Summer School courses with a tourist visa.