
Part of the downtown, note the bullring on the right. A tradition still kept from the Spaniards.
I visited mainland Colombia and stayed in Bogotá for a few days. I visited the city and went to the Gold Museum and some other interesting features of the city. I also had time to operate for a while at the QTH of Rob- HK3CW my tourist guide for a day.

Gold piece from the Gold Museum in downtown Bogotá.
Bogotá or El Dorado? |
![]() Gold raft. The Spaniards were after the Legend of El Dorado. Seems the legend was true as witnessed from this gold raft discovered in a small lagoon close to Bogotá. The Chieftain would cover his body in gold and plunge into the water, after which the remaining individuals would throw gold objects into the lagoon. |
![]() I spent the day with Rob- HK3CW. Here we are tasting that fine Colombian coffee at the Gold Museum. |
![]() After a short walk in the rain, passed by the Ministry of Communications and the Plaza de Bolívar we had a snack at “La Puerta Falsa” a traditional- tavern like place where we had a typical “Bogotano” breakfast. |
![]() We later visited a mall in the north of Bogotá where I got some gifts for my peeps back home. |
![]() Small lunch. When I saw the pig in the logo I knew I fit it. |
![]() Gold piece featured at the Gold Museum in Bogotá. The tag says it is an insect but to me it looks strangely like an air craft. |
![]() A man needs to have protection.. Having dinner at a great seafood restaurant. |
Licensing: The license used for San Andres (HKØ/WJ2O & 5JØNA) was good to operate from any place in Colombia. For more info on getting a license in HK click on my San Andres operation.
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Here I am at Rob´s Place (HK3CW). I operated for a few hours from Bogotá. I had a pretty decent run. Notice the morse code key collection on the upper left? I put a couple in my bag… hope Rob does not miss them!
Equipment:
FT1000D
Hexbeam – 30 mt. Dipole
I traveled to Bogotá directly after our San Andres operation. A local flight despite being in the middle of the Caribbean and almost in front of Nicaragua.

I´ll definitely miss Colombia.