I Asked Colombians Why They're So Rude! (Bogota)

[@AKJoel]

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[@jerryjones-e5b]

Very smart, do not take other peoples word for it, there are always 2 sides to any story involving humans.

[@tremblence]

I'm sure you titled your video to catch attention, I don't blame you But I think a better title might be ------ "Are the rumors true about Bogota?" The current title almost implies that "Colombians are rude" which obviously you didn't mean to imply..... but some may read it that way, hence some downvotes

[@lowenmach]

Excellent video!

[@johnsmith-fk7fw]

you are not as big as other travel youtubers but i think you have a much better style, many just talk about themselves most of the time or physical objects/sites but you interact with the people which is much more interesting, and get their stories. very cool man subbed

[@AKJoel]

Cheers John, glad you're enjoying the content!

[@IvanDSaboya]

people from Medellin usually talk trash about Bogotá. Is part of their local culture to speak well just about themselves and bad about Bogotá, but when Medellin people come to Bogotá to have a life here they usually lose that self centered mentality and they realize Bogotá is the whole Colombia in a city.

[@AKJoel]

Haha you're right - people in Antioquia are very regionalista

[@sofilust]

Barranquilleros and costenos also talk trash about people from bogota because they’re cold.

[@7ItalianStallion]

Weird, I've seen stuff about Bogota being a dump, ridden with trash everywhere and no love for the homeless. I've also been to Colombia and the weather in Medellin is perfect

[@gladysvalencia9400]

@@7ItalianStallionoh my. So sorry you went to the wrong areas in this beautiful city. What you saw I have seen in Italy and USA as well, but when you dig into the real problem you will see that there are much help for the homeless like in NY. But they don’t want to receive help. You see everything in many places you go. Medellin as it is very pretty it also has its bad places. Enjoy .

[@leonkullig5852]

Hey man, great video. Do you remember what kind of prices you saw in the camera shop? I'm a photographer/ videographer from Germany going to Colombia (coast) soon to work. I feel like I should buy everything I need here already. What do you think?

[@Bogotaeverything]

In my experience, Rolos are very wary of strangers and they can be more stressed and aggressive than people from other cities, but once they warm up to you and you gain their trust, they are usually good friends. It is not the same with people from other regions like paisas and costenos, who are more open to making quick friends and nicer, but some of them can take advantage and do things like ask you to loan them money even after you have just met them, show up to your place unannounced, invite more people to a place you invited them and expect you to pay the bill or even expect something romantic to happen when you are not interested. Rolos will set and respect boundaries when other people will not but they will not respect yours either.

[@michaelmcgill-nt3ku]

I liked your video, but I’m surprised that you found them rude at all! I have been to Bogotá many times and I’m a gringo who also speaks Spanish. My wife is from Tunja and Bogotá. Yes, I have family there and they are usually with me. I have found very, very few Rolos who were even cold at all. Most of them talk with me and most seem to have a genuine interest. I think Bogotá is friendlier than any city in northeastern USA. Crime in Bogotá is mostly petty theft on the street. I have never witnessed any major crime there. I know it happens. I can’t imagine spending 6 weeks in any American city and not seeing a major crime. I’ve been there at least a month about 12 times.The street people will steal your cell phone or wallet, but other people will go out of their ways to help you in any way.

[@AKJoel]

I find them cold compared to other parts of Colombia, however in comparison to certain parts of Europe or even Australia where everybody just minds their own business, Bogotanos are about the same.

[@lauravegasanchez9890]

Hi! Rola here😊 I’ve lived in Medellin and I think what might influence your perception is also the fact that you walked in a very touristy area. Unless you are having a slow day, people tend to be very business like when they are working. If you like to do some small talk, try speaking with people sitting down eating, chilling out, maybe other clients, but not really the staff or other “on the clock” people. They will be friendly and kind, but they won’t spend more time than necessary in one client. In Medellin I felt like everyone was super friendly in day to day interactions. Everyone will make small talk with you and ask about your day, but as coworkers and in trying to be closer friends, I felt it was much more difficult to bond. Everyone will say hi, make jokes, and maybe drink with you, but they won’t talk about deeper stuff, invite you to their homes or check up on you. I felt like paisas are the type to have 100 friends but no one really close, but rolos ate the type to have 5 really good friends they’d drop anything for.

[@jaylen5280]

I prefer Bogota to Medellin. Better restaurants, more to do, less creepy gringos, and so many more options.

[@AKJoel]

True on all accounts Jay. I'm a vegan and I was surprised at all the endless options in Bogota compared to other parts of Colombia.

[@paganrythyms]

I'm a gringo and I too want to be around less creepy gringos 😂

[@YoLo-sq8kq]

but many more local Paisas dating their daughters. more creepy.

[@Papasempanadas]

Jaylen is a local bogota scammer, he is lieing !!! Am a true colombian who hates his own because i know who they are !

[@tremblence]

Don't assume all grinos are alike Just like any country, there are awesome people and crappy people

[@nomada11188]

Always welcome to Bogota, I am from Bogota and don't believe what you say, we are kind, loving, hospitable and we want our city to grow and be a good place to live and to visit us, it's just that many Colombians from other cities come to look for an opportunity in Bogota But they don't want Bogota, they just want to work, so many of those people who are not from Bogota do not take ownership of the city and they are the cold ones, but not the Bogota residents, because Bogota wants it to be more united and people take ownership, take care of their space, no. Vote rubbish, unlike Medellin, where the majority are from the same city, they are more nationalistic, in Bogota we are more open to receiving whoever arrives, but those who arrive do not always contribute to that union, regardless of that, we accept them and we want greetings, come to Bogota, no. they will regret it...

[@AKJoel]

I'm heading back to Bogota next weekend and very much looking forward to it!

[@davidrobinson787]

Excellent job with the videos. These have helped my spanish so much in learning real application. Thanks for sub titling it all. Much appreciated.

[@AKJoel]

Glad you like them and good luck with the Spanish!

[@miguelramirez6352]

They are working in Bogotá, they live in Bogotá, but they are unhappy with the people from Bogotá, it seems to me that they have a conflict! And obviously they can choose another place or country where they can be happy and really learn to love the people where they choose to live!!!

[@AKJoel]

True - but I suppose Bogota has the most jobs!

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

We went to Bogota many years ago and loved it. We love cooler weather. We are looking for our favorite retirement city and leaning towards Manizales…less expensive, safer…but Bogota is still on our list.

[@AKJoel]

Bogota is great, but I hate the cold weather lol

[@johnescobar9951]

Manizales in nice❤

[@richardahearne3057]

Was in Bogota in August. Loved the place The gold museum is amazing went there twice

[@AKJoel]

Yeah there's so much to do there!

[@zorrildo]

I am from the north coast, exactly from Cartagena, I've been living in Bogota for a couple of years now, and I love this city. Many people, including me few years ago before moving, say that the rolo or cachaco (that's how people from Bogotá are called) is generally a bad person, but over time I learned that it is not so, or at least not just because. It is normal in cities so big and so populated with cold climates to see this kind of behavior, besides, the insecurity of the city itself makes everyone to be on the alert and defensive at all times. Although Bogotanos are not as open and cheerful as people from the coast, once you get to know them they are warm and very nice people... As everywhere else, not everyone is good or bad, but they are known for their parsimony and closed-mindedness. In general, Bogota like many big cities in the world, will be a beautiful or horrible city depending on where and with whom you go out.

[@AKJoel]

Well said! That's the general feedback I got from most people too, the cold weather, insecurity and general speed of life in a big city leads to the locals being a bit more closed off that in other parts of the country.

[@BETOETE]

@@AKJoel well, Medellin is much smaller and warmer but going around can be risky too.

[@BETOETE]

Gracias pir su honesto y directo punto de vista sobre Bogota, ciudad que siendo fria y lluviosa, que no tiene playa ni el goce de la costa, ofrece mas cosas y mas oportunidades en la ciudad MAS diversa y de mayor movimiento cultural y economico de Colombia.

[@AKJoel]

@@BETOETE haha trust me I know all about the dangers of Medellin, the city definitely has it's flaws too!

[@BETOETE]

@@AKJoel one of the poweful reasons why Bogotanos are a little bit distant is SECURITY.

[@stephensedgmen9165]

Hey mate, compare Bogota people to Melbourne people, who do you think are the coldest people? The few people I know from Bogata are fair dinkum no bull shit people, just like country / rural people of Australia. The few Bogata people I know I love them like family.🇨🇴♥️

[@AKJoel]

Haha I've always said it's a lot easier to make friends in Colombia than in Aus. I'd say Melburnians are much colder than people from anywhere in Colombia.

[@MoAdan28]

@@AKJoel I guess but doesn't mean the whole of Australia is bad I think comparing to Southerners in England to Australians is that English people tend to be much colder only in North they would be tend to be warmer and compatiable to American people though.

[@LouieManza]

Excellent content buddy. Intelligent and interesting. Look, my wife is Venezuelan and I was born in Colombia. My family's from Medellin and Cali. All my life I heard how rude and cocky los Rolos are. I visited Bogotá years ago and loved it! Enjoyed the night life and made a lot of friends. Bogotá is really made up of all parts of the country. During the country's civil war, Colombianos from all corners flocked to Bogotá to escape the violence. Since the conflict was mostly fought in the jungles, mountains and small hamlets, the refugee's were for the most part campesinos from very humble origins. Countless of shanty towns were created. Colombia has a bad history of great inequality. It's true. The young people are fighting hard to change that. Not easy. I hope this helps you to understand the bitterness between Bogotanos and the rest of the country. Throw in los Paisas and everyone else and there you have it. Bogotanos feel invaded. 😅 As far as the Venezuelan issue goes, well, as much as I hate to admit it, crime has shot up exponentially. Especially violent crime. The avg Colombian thug doesn't use guns to rob people. Mostly knives. Terrible but Venezuelan crooks all have guns and they use them frequently. Hugo Chávez armed a civilian militia called "Colectivos" to keep the opposition in check. As the country spiraled into economic chaos, these people turned to crime as a way to make money. Colombia inherited a great number of them. Initially, I was happy when the migration began. Too bad they're giving honest working Venezolanos a bad name. It's a very complicated issue. Cheers!

[@AKJoel]

Thanks for providing the insight, great read!

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

I was born and raised in Bogota Colombia and I'm tired of people in America telling me how rude I am when I'm not rude I'm just being up front I'm a real b****

[@poobado]

Pero no solo gente de Estados Unidos dicen eso de los Rolos….amor la gente en tu país colombia dicen el mismo. Cómo está posible que tú no sabia eso???? Eres Rolo de verdad o estás fingiendo?????🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Bellarina-e4e]

My Colombian mom said the only thing she likes about Bogota Colombians is their accent apparently. I was born the capital in the south side and I had a Ecuadorian accent

[@AndresDCRealtor]

AK, Your Espanol is very good! I like seeing the different cities in Colombia. I may not want to live in Bogota, however, I can see myself flying there for a 2 week vacation.

[@AKJoel]

Thanks mate! I like making these videos and speaking to the locals. Check out my Santa Marta video too if you like this one! I'll also be in Barranquilla later this year so I'll make one up there too :)

[@elramoty]

We call ourselves Bogotanos, Rolos is how they call us outside of the capital. We're not cold, its just that we find it a little bit suspicious if someone immediately greets us unless we're in our neighorhoods, it's like , dude do I know you?? perhaps you should have gone to a typical neighborhood where everyone knows eachother, but you went to a busy place. We Bogotanos tend to associate Medellin with (hookers, drugs, webcam models, plastic surgery, and gringos looking for trouble) almost like the "Miami" or "Bangkok" of Colombia, a bit tacky. In other regions of Colombia, like for example Boyaca and Santander Bogotanos are not disliked because they, as well tend to be a bit "colder" and more direct. A paisa can open a mom and pop shop in Bogota and nobody will target him, we have people from all over the country, but Paisas (as they are very proud of their region) would make it hard for any rolo to be able to make it in Medellin, ( For the most part in Medellin there are only Paisas, here in Bogota we hear accents from all over the country). I have heard stories about Rolo owned businesses closing in Medellin just because the owner is rolo, people picking that up, and deciding not to go buy from the shop just because the owner has a Bogota accent, so if you're getting all the info about Bogota from Paisas, is like getting information about London from Scottish people, off course they will tell you "nice" things about london. I can understand why Americans like Medellin's weather, but for people living in the tropics Bogota actually is a way out of the muggy weather the rest of the country has, a more temperate and cold weather, anyway Bogota is less than an hour drive from many resort towns down the mountains that have temperatures and weather just like the one Medellin has, so many Bogotanos just get in their car and spend their weekends in those resort towns, so they get the benefit of both. Also worth to mention, in Medellin minorities like LGBTQ people, and the like tend to have a really hard time, they get beaten up and killed all the time, in Bogota there is an entire neighborhood known for this type of diversity, so huge difference, Medellin tends to be old class macho culture and Bogota is more liberal, to the point that nobody will dare attack a transgender person. Bogota's mayor is a lesbian. Medellin also tends to be more racist towards people from Choco, our Colombian region that's mostly populated by people of african descent, something that is not really an issue in the rest of the country. Regarding Venezuelans, that self entitled mentality of that person you interviewed describes exactly how we think Venezuelans are, we let them in in our country, but at the same time they think they deserve a red carpet, when evening newscast are full of Venezuelans commiting henious crimes every day (like throwing someone out of a bridge to his death for no reason) In Australia you have a vetting process based on points so you get to choose what kind of migrants you have, anyway nobody can enter Australia as it is surrounded by water. In Venezuela for the most part the police doesn't work, so they come here thinking is the same, with lots of new ways to commit crimes, so generally people are weary of them. Venezuelans are land-locked by jungle, and the only way out of their country is to pass through Colombia legal or illegally on their way to the USA, Chile, Argentina, Spain, etc.. they tend to come here and do whatever they want as anyway Colombia is just a stop in their journey to other places. By the way, the "issue" with Venezuelans happens in all Latin America, to the point that Colombia is the only country that allows them to come and work, the rest of the countries ask them visas, and Chile even expells them, so that guy doesn't know what his talking about, we even allow them into our public schools, yet they complain and complain, the treatment they get in the rest of Latin America is worst, a few months ago Mexico decided to ask them for visa permits also, here in Colombia, we let them in, yet they still complain and call us xenophobic, I wonder what that guy would say if he was working in Santiago de Chile, Lima, Mexico City, or Buenos Aires, or even Melbourne which is an entirely different culture, he would certainly still complain the locals in whatever place he happens to be are xenophobic, we share a border and we share a language, imagine if he was in a totally different place like France, he would certainly find Bogotanos to be the best compared to snobby parisians.

[@AKJoel]

Hey mate, thanks so much for your comment and insight! I quite enjoyed reading the whole thing and the context you gave! What's a cool place you recommend for me to go and interview locals in Bogota next time I'm there? 🙂

[@elramoty]

@@AKJoel It depends, you want to get the day do day rolo life? the more nontraditional urban ones? hipsters? or probably the more traditional well off young Bogotanos (we call them yuppies). Here is the list: Neighborhoods for day do day "rolo" life: 1.)Paulo VI, Teusaquillo (it's near our metropolitan park Simon Bolivar and a big library Virgilio Barco) 2.)Ciudad Salitre, Teusaquillo (near Maloka) 3.) Cedritos ( lots of well-off Venezuelan migrants that perhaps will disagree with the guy you interviewed) 4.) El Cortijo - Ciudadela Colsubsidio 5.) a nice spot to interview rolos would be Titan Plaza or Unicentro (it's not in the middle of the street so they don't feel so guarded) Neighborhoods for nontraditional lifesyles: 1.) Parque de Lourdes and Parque de los Hippíes (LGBTQ, etc) Neighborhoods for hipsters: 1.) La Soledad specially the "Parkway" section (bohemian) 2.)Universidad Nacional de Colombia 3.) La Macarena (bohemian) (beware of your camera) Neighborhoods for Yuppies (trendy) 1.) Zona G (near the financial center) 2.) Parque del Virrey, Zona T, and Centro Andino. 4.)Plaza de Usaquén 3.) Parque el Country if you want to get la creme the la creme go nearby Parque Público Vecinal El Nogal or near Parque del Chicó (lots of expats)

[@AKJoel]

@@elramoty wow thanks so much, that's quite the list!! I'm gonna have to come down and stay a month or 2 to get through all these spots haha

[@normanandreslondonogalvis5570]

Buen comentario pero lo de choco no lo conoces si hay un departamento y una ciudad amigable con el choco es Medellín hay barrios enteros de ellos y viviendo bien no como en Bogota y cali marginados sin agua potable con calles de polvo en Medellín tienen lo básico y no existen las calles detapadas en los barrios por pobres que sean

[@thomasricardo9833]

Thanks for taking the time to share your insights.

[@babergill2890]

+Ak Joel your Spanish is good. How many years did you learn Spanish. I studied Spanish for 4 years as a teenager in USA. But my Spanish is bad. Also my family origin is same like yours.

[@AKJoel]

I was learning on the worst application of all time (DuoLingo) and getting online lessons once a week for about a year, but my level was only like 2/10 - never really improved. But then I started going to 3 language exchanges every week and speaking to ever single Uber driver I could and completely stopped hanging out with anyone who could speak English for 6 months - then my level went from 2 to about 7 haha

[@MrRJS27]

Of course people in Bogotá are colder and less welcoming than elsewhere in Colombia! They live in a megacity, not a small town or a collection of neighborhoods disguised as a city. That's how people are in all megacities. While they might be less welcoming, it hasn't stopped millions of people from coming from elsewhere in Colombia so clearly the city as a whole has been welcoming even if individual bogotanos aren't rolling out the red carpet.

[@AKJoel]

Agreed, well said!!

[@hernanww]

NOT TRUE. This comment only tries to diminish other cities by treating them as a 'collection of neighborhoods'. Don't flatter yourself. I tell you that in the rest of the world, big cities have friendly people. It does not depend on the number of people. It's not the city's fault, it's the fault of how rude the citizens are. Take responsibility

[@ROCKNROLL947]

​@@hernanwwAverage antioqueño commenting crap. There people is kind when the other one have money. A region where the idiosyncrasy is violence, easy money no matter what and a disturbing egocentric society. Thanks god people is noticing that Medellin is just a 3 million people brothel full of fake people.

[@Bogotaeverything]

@@hernanww NY, London, Paris, Moscow, so friendly hahahahahahha

[@hernanww]

@@Bogotaeverything They are. And with way more reasons to be proud than rolos

[@richexperiences1]

Interesting video. I definitely agree that the city and the people of Bogotá are very underrated and misunderstood. I've been to Bogotá several times and can definitely say there's something for everyone in Bogotá. I've met some cool and friendly people in there. They're not all the same. Maybe they're not walking smiley, smiley and not as trusting and more about the business, but don't mistake that for being "rude or mean". I also find many of them to be more intellectual and real, and not just "fake nice" i.e. nice to just sell you something or get something out of you so to speak. Also, make no mistake, many of them know how to let loose and have fun too when the time comes. P.S. I don't agree that when someone's staring at you, don't be confrontational and you'll be just fine. In a perfect world that may be true. But make no mistake, Bogotá is a HUGE fast-moving city and there's good and bad people everywhere. And unfortunately, with so many people watching, you can be labeled as a mark and get ganked! So be careful.

[@kentcovington]

Joel has quickly become my favorite Colombia KZbinr. Great stuff!

[@AKJoel]

Cheers Kent!! 👍🏾👊🏾

[@angytingz]

that kid was raised right xx loved this vlog of beautiful Bogotá!

[@AKJoel]

Yeah I loved his attitude too!

[@calistojupiter]

El Bogotano te da la amistad en el primer encuentro si tu le ofreces confianza de hecho lo lograste ahí con estos chicos sin conocerlos.

[@Justkareem1]

Thank you for the Video, as i am moving to colombia in 2 weeks this was interesting to watch.

[@AKJoel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VernonEmerson-w8f]

I live in the United States Tampa Florida to be exact. But I have friends in Bogota. I’m thinking about coming over for a visit, but I don’t know how safe it is there for American right now

[@cool_breeze_actual9643]

Great video. Been in cartagena for 5 years. Lived in nyc all of my 41years except my time on the coast. But definitely been wanting to visit bogota to see if it is a better fit for me

[@vanguardcycle]

i REALLY need to come up there soon to skate around Bogota and check that city out for a week. for me, (at least compared to Medellin) the weather there is absolutely perfect! To your point about music/culture; i will say that there is a TON of really good 'artsy' stuff in MDE, lots of really awesome political punk, metal, etc.. and a really thriving skate scene. it's obviously nowhere near as prevalent as reaggeaton, but it's 100% there if you look for it. oh and welcome back to Colombia, homie!

[@AKJoel]

Good to hear that there's some sort of variety if you look! And cheers mate, back for the foreseeable future haha Got some very experimental and crazy videos planned so stay tuned!

[@CommandoMaster]

Is Bogota a good place to meet local women if you're a foreigner? Are they friendly and open to dating?

[@thealternativemindset]

There's an important fact to point out about the real meaning of the word 'Rolo', the origin of it is because Bogotá is the city of Colombia that receives the most immigrants from other regions of the country and foreigners, so in the past people started calling 'Rolos' to everyone who was born in Bogotá but the origins of their families are from another region or country. But through the years, people started using 'Rolo/a' to call everyone from Bogotá, but is funny because nowdays you can say hat more than 60% of 'Bogotanos' have origins from other regions, so basically there are more 'Rolos' and people from other regions than 'Bogotanos' and for sure here people is not cold, is just a big city with a lot a people from different regions, 'rolos' and Bogotanos, but that's amazing because in here you can find a lot of cultural exhange with amazing people from every part of the country.

[@icba9292]

i get the point you made in the beginning about capitals cities being more about making money, and dont have the time to get to know one another, or seem closed off to the community and i think this is insanely accurate for London vs the rest of the UK

[@sobreinquisidor]

Nahh, it is just bad press that paisas give us. They are always salty towards everyone else in the Country

[@trainwreck3697]

Era mi experiencia con la mayoría de países también, mucha arrogancia

[@Vito-z2e]

Hello! I've been watching your videos for about a week now, and I absolutely love them. I'm originally from the Philippines, but I've been living in the US for the past 10 years. I've been thinking of visiting Colombia as it seems to have a similar culture to my home country. I find Colombian and Venezuelan women very attractive, and I would like to explore the possibility of retiring there someday.

[@AKJoel]

There's a large Filipino community living in Medellin - I did a video with them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3KZYqxrd7eoZ6s

[@delfina128]

As a Colombian, I have helped so many Venezuelans in Colombia, and for them to be so ungrateful and talk so much crap about Colombians, well that is just plain sad. People in Bogota are not unfriendly. They are actually very polite. The reason why they are seen as unfriendly is because they are quieter than other people in Colombia such as Paisas (medellin and eje cafetero) and also to costeños, but as already stated they are very polite. Also in regards to Venezuelans, I have seen numerous Colombians help them, offer them jobs, only to be betrayed and robbed by them in many cases. So, they need to look at themselves as well, and again if they don't like it, they don't have to stay in Colombia, especially since we are not a rich country like the USA. Nonetheless, it does not mean that just because a lot of the Venezuelans have come to Colombia to do terrible things, that means every single Venezuelan is like that, but it does hurt when they are so ungrateful. :( P.S I am from Pereira and I love Rolos just the same as I love paisas, costeños, etc....

[@geyoda64]

I always like the interviews. Thanks!

[@AKJoel]

Glad to hear! I'll keep em coming!

[@gladysvalencia9400]

Thank you so much for your content. Enjoyed it much. I have been in Bogota a beautiful place wonderful food! Beautiful malls. People are very serious, more to themselves but not rude. They are polite but again serious. 😊

[@AKJoel]

Thanks Gladys, glad you enjoyed it!

[@gringoestiv]

This account needs more subscribers. I'm going to try and comment more often. Great content, obviously hard work is going into this. Plus I like your view on safety. As a super gringo, so white that I am blinding to passersby (LOL), I'm aware I can be a target and nothing can guarantee nothing will happen. But being aware of your surroundings is important. I live near Washington DC. My safety tips to people visiting there are the same you suggest for Medellín and Bogotá. Nice video, keep up the great work!

[@AKJoel]

I appreciate the kind words and support mate! I'm really enjoying making journalistic vlogs like this, so happy that they're being well received 😊

[@russellcarter213]

Dude I’m going to follow you! Great content with well thought out questions. Stay safe and keep up the great work.

[@AKJoel]

Welcome aboard! Plenty more to come 👍🏾👊🏾

[@william8236]

Bogotá is a cosmopolitan city that no other city in Colombia even comes close to, the city has the best restaurants, libraries, museums, hospitals, universities, entertainment, and so on, and Bogota is only 2 hours away from pueblos, villages, that enjoy summer weather all year around, something very unique that youtubers forget to mention when making videos about Bogotá .

[@AKJoel]

which Pueblos? I'd like to visit some day!

[@william8236]

@@AKJoel Pueblos like Melgar, Villeta, Anapoima all within 2 hours car drive from Bogotá, that's only to mention a few, a lot of people who work in Bogotá own fincas in these pueblos and they spent weekends and holidays in these regions where its summer all year round.

[@william8236]

@@AKJoel I also wanted to mention that some people from Medellín have a resentment towards Bogotá, and its people, always belittling the people and the city, it's been happening for decades, always claiming that Medellín is the most important city in Colombia and its not, that title clearly belongs to Bogotá, the only advantage they have over Bogotá is that they have the Metro, but Bogotá started building a very modern Metro 2 years ago, and according to estimates it will be in operation in 2028.

[@thealternativemindset]

Well said, that's why is important to to showcase the good things about Bogotá.

[@camilorubianobarros7953]

@@AKJoelGuatavita, Cajicá, Tenjo, Mosquera, those are the cold ones. You will LOVE Silvania or Fusagasugá.

[@carolinaandersonjimenez7482]

Different cities and different vibes. Both cities are amazing, personally I like More bogota and its autumn climate, dressing a little bit more fancy, the diversity, great restaurants, museums, night life, alternative scene, Bogotá opens it doors for all Colombians even who doesn’t love her.

[@veronicahawkins3453]

I just moved from Bogota and absolutely loved it. I stayed in Kennedy and it was amazing 😍. Some locals were friendly and some were cold. There is lots of things to do and everything was in walking distance. The only downside for me was the weather. I stayed two months. I am now in Periera in Centro but moved to an area where I have to walk far for everything. I have also visited Medellin and absolutely loved 😍 it there as well. I must admit I felt safer in Bogota.

[@leonardomendez2244]

Bogota DC is one of the most diversity capital cities in all Latin American , like you perceive not just in the video but in the reality , mayority of people that live in the city are not rolos or bogotanos and if they born in the city (like me ) our parents are from other regions or countries . In addition the regionalism in Colombia is so strong , everyone will said bad thing about Bogota Dc just because “yes”, the sad is that those people that usually talk bad about the capital never in their life been there before, so they just repeat stories and bad experiences from other people. Pdt: you visited a nice architecture area but very bad in terms of social and poverty…. It’s full of people from other counties or regions that doesn’t care to look after the city.

[@AKJoel]

Thanks for your comment Leonardo! I thinking about going back for a couple for works to do a few more vlogs - where are the best places to do this?

[@leonardomendez2244]

@@AKJoel Teusaquillo ( English’s architectural neighbourhoods), chapinero, la Soledad, zona g, zona T, in general the north area of the city or close to my neighbourhood that is it located to the west of the city , ciudad salitre .

[@leonardomendez2244]

@@AKJoel which kind of interviewers of blogs are you looking for ? However Bogota DC is a city with almost around 11 million people. The percepción of the city , people, architectural, social condition, opinions change … Bogota DC is the small version of the huge diversity that Colombia has. People that criticised Bogota or about people that live in this city, they are criticise all Colombians and some southAmericans too in terms that is a city with a lot population of different countries or regions.

[@AKJoel]

@@leonardomendez2244 I think I'd just like to ask people about their lives and what they do

[@ChineduOpara]

Another interesting video, thanks. Also, I assume that with your camera hardware out on full display,, you feel safe anyway. In which city or barrio would you NOT take your camera?

[@AKJoel]

This was the main strip and patrolled by cops, so I felt fine. My hotel receptionist said filming in the main tourist areas is fine but don't go to unknown or quiet places. Also I never take out my expensive camera gear, only a cheap GoPro.

[@ChineduOpara]

@@AKJoel Smart move.

[@rogerodri71]

interesting video sharing opinions from both sides.. the local (Bogotan people) and people living in the capital who weren´t born there... Most of Bogotan People always mention that the only city in Colombia is their city and all surroundings and other provinces are jungles or mountains... There is kind people in the popular neighborhoods... in the rich areas they are living on heaven and fly....

[@Sam-ys6iw]

Where in bogota is this bro? I have some friends from Bogota who tell me to strictly stay in Zona T which spooked me LOL so i completely wiped Bogota off my list

[@AKJoel]

This was in the main tourist zone called La Candelaria

[@Nurse2029]

I grew up in Bogota and I agree that some people can be rude. It is cold and sometimes people just don’t want to stop and talk.

[@georgegil6587]

Hey bro, glad to see you back in Colombia. I've been to both cities and enjoyed them both. Definitely different but both have their own identity. If you're still in Bogota, you should visit Usaquen. I'll be there in early June. Bought my tickets and looking very forward to it. Take care bro!!!!

[@AKJoel]

Hey George, I was only there for a couple of days for work unfortunately! Hopefully back soon though! Enjoy your trip there mate!

[@luistamayo9942]

Lo que pasa es que lógicamente en los pueblitos y municipios todo es más barato, todo es más cerca, obviamente hay más seguridad, el clima y la gente más cálidos, menos contaminación de todo tipo etc. Es el precio que tiene que pagar una megalópolis cosmopolita.

[@AKJoel]

Eso es la verdad!

[@edwinazultorres2023]

Si lo que dices que en los pueblos y municipios de Colombia hay más seguridad, ¿Cómo me explicas entonces que en Colombia los colombianos que han vivido en las zonas rurales de Colombia, esos colombianos terminen experimentando el desplazamiento f0rzado a causas de las gu3rras civil3s y confl1ctos arm@dos en Colombia y no desde ahora sino desde hace más de 100 años atrás? No concuerda lo que dices en tu comentario y soy colombiano.

[@lukelovewins9078]

I enjoyed it . I like the way you went back to pay for your Snack, Good Man. I wonder what would be a Good hotel to Stay there for a Single Traveler. Thanks Again. I am looking forward to the next Vedio. Tks 🙏✌😎

[@AKJoel]

Haha I felt like such an idiot, I had to go back and pay!! Try "Spotty" hotel, I stayed there when I first got to Bogota and it seems awesome for a solo traveler. It has so many cool common areas and rooftop pool & hot tubs too. Check out the pics on Google!

[@lukelovewins9078]

@@AKJoel Thanks

[@monicamorrison1787]

People that he speaks so poorly about Bogota is because they have no culture, Bogota has everything and anything almost❤ I am from Colombia, and I have been almost every city in my country, and Bogota is one of the nicest cities in the world❤️🙌🏼✨

[@Papasempanadas]

Monica usted es una rola estafadora, eso es mentiras lo que ella dice, miran los femicidios es alto !!!!

[@johnniemayhem]

I have friends in Bogota, Medellin and Cali...it seems to be a thing Paisa and Callenos don't like Rollos... they say people from Bogota are arrogant. I think it comes from years and years ago when there was less travel between cities. They developed more or less alone and the people maintain their separate lifestyles and cultures

[@Babytiguer]

Cool vid!

[@joselassalle4958]

22:45 'Hormiga culona' means 'big butt ant', named for their large abdomens. This is a species of leaf cutting ant, Atta laevigata, is considered a delicacy. The winged fertile females, future queens, are quite large. They are eaten roasted and salted

[@luzecheverri9161]

Too bad you didn’t walk around la Candelaria... it’s the colonial part of the city... it’s very unique and lively with graffiti art and cafes... I guess for next time... also visit The rose zone and Usaquen...

[@AKJoel]

Will do!! Thanks for the tip 🙂

[@LIQUIDITY_TRADERZ]

Finally i found an Aussie who live in Colombia since im thinking of moving there.

[@AKJoel]

🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@user-rw718]

Your a good dude Ak. Keep up yhe good work

[@williamrivero1075]

I would love if you go to the colleges and speak with people from Bogotá you could call them like cachacos, thy are native from the cities and rolos are mixed from other departments that stay and make live there .

[@AKJoel]

I'll be back in Bogota in July and I'll definitely be doing more interviews!

[@alejandrocastanobarrera1235]

In fact, people from Medellín are called medellinense, all people from Antioquia and the Colombian coffee region are called Paisa (by definition). Bogotá: bogotano (rolo) Cali: caleño (valluno) Tuluá: tulueño (valluno) Cartagena: cartagenero (costeño) Barranquilla: barranquillero (costeño) Santa Marta: samario (costeño) Pereira: pereirano (paisa) Envigado: envigadeño (paisa) Itagüí: itagüiseño (paisa) Bello: bellanita (paisa) etc.

[@warrior-mx5dr]

Tbh idk me personally young american-colombians an young colombians from my experience do not getting along whenever i work in some job in the past with dude are recently just arrived from colombia tend to be more dickheads meanwhile im 23 from philly an i remember plenty of times getting into fights with most of them an come to find out i wasnt the only , i mean this coming from what i saw an personal experience🤷‍♂️

[@davincho1111]

We are not rude!! We can read through the bs in a overpopulated and chaotic big city

[@tremblence]

The people at 19:16 explain nicely Its a busy capital, not some beach town so people are busy.... and used to their work, family, daily routines I find that there is almost infinite truth and mistruth to stereotypes.... always exceptions though Like Tulum Mexico is "touristy" sure.... on the main avenue....... but the majority of other streets, blocks, beaches, etc are pure 100% authentic Mexican people living their culture

[@AKJoel]

Yeah their explanation was great!

[@carlitoxb110]

We are not unfriendly we are Latinos after all but we are not as open as people in other cities of Colombia because this is a big city we are always in a rush,and as everybody knows there is a safety problem so we are always cautious when someone new approach us but it’s easy to make friends in the city once they get to know you

[@AKJoel]

Yes well said, that's what I've heard from many other Bogotanos

[@S4N77Y]

Whoever hates is the one who suffers and there it is shown that those from Medelin are conceited and apathetic with their hatred, they also suffer from a superiority complex, they believe they are the best in Colombia and the world and clearly they are not, they also suffer from envy because they are not the capital of Colombia, this hatred towards Bogota is absurd, which is a cosmopolitan city where more than 20% of the Colombian population lives, the vast majority of whom are hard-working and honest, people of all kinds live in Bogota the regions of colombia then under the logic of those from medellin they hate the other colombians who live in the capital, and that hatred has been going on for many years when the narco murderer pablo escobar tried to destroy Bogota with many bombs which killed thousands and thousands of humble and innocent people and also murdered families and children and foreign people planting bombs on commercial flights that took off from Bogota, at that time from Bogota they planned and killed that disgusting murderer and that may be the reason for their hatred, the people of Medellin with their hatred show that they are not as good people as they say and appear to be in fact from that city. Medellin is where the worst narcogenocides in Colombia have come from and because of them, Colombians have a bad reputation outside our country and are considered drug traffickers and women treated as prostitutes, they are the ones who have created this false narrative that Bogotanos are bad people and with Their envy advise tourists not to visit Bogota, but that doesn't matter because Bogota is the most visited city in Colombia and when tourists visit the capital they get an excellent image and once they see first hand that everything that the people of Medellin say is totally false, in

[@Bogotaeverything]

100%

[@marckcf9600]

​@@BogotaeverythingParce don't talk bullshit, that's not true at all and do not have anything to do with the real thing. You need to go and live there in this places before you say something so disconnected from the reality

[@Bogotaeverything]

@@marckcf9600 Are you referring to me? I just agreed with the guy. Paisa hatred for rolos is deep rooted in their racism, they believe they’re direct descendants of the Spanish and Jewish and rolos are mestizo people mostly. Plus the central government in Bogotá is full of paisas and costeños but they blame it for the problems in their regions. All the worst has come from the paisa region: guerrilla, paracos, the cartel, Pablo Escobar, Garavito the serial killer and child rapist, Alvaro Uribe, etc and yet rolos and the rest of the country don’t hate them… but they hate us instead. I am from Valle del Cauca but internationally Colombia is known for Pablo Escobar, maybe Medellin should claim the man and leave the rest of us alone.

[@Bogotaeverything]

@@marckcf9600 And I hope you run into the paisa man known in You Tube as Genesis Bourbon, he is a Medellin troll who watches every Colombia video and he has the most racist, disgusting things to say about every Colombian person and region, he also has another identity passing off as a New York man who loves Medellin but he says the same stuff in all of his profiles, definitely psycho people

[@tobi1314]

Jueputa ciudad iracunda de mi alma, vivo lejos pero la tengo siempre cerca de mi corazón. Mi nevera hermosa donde el frío muerde pero no acaba y la vida es abyecta pero siempre con sabor. Las horas nocturas bajo su cielo encapotado de rosa sucio embebido en licores baratos que terminan en alboradas brillantes acabando con la resaca en una panadería. Me pude haber ido de sus callejuelas, pero ellas nunca se fueron de mi.

[@AKJoel]

Buena poema !!

[@Papasempanadas]

BOGOTA ES LA CIUDAD DE VIOLADORES !!!!!

[@andreaam805]

u kinda cute dying to visit Columbia thanks for the content !!

[@ronniesarkar8487]

Hi AK, a great video indeed!!! Looking forward to many more .All the very best 😊👍👍

[@AKJoel]

Thanks Ronnie!

[@josephk7530]

I used to live in Parkway, Bogota and also lived in El Poblado, Medellin, and spent a month in Barranquilla. My favorite place to live in Colombia is Bogota. I’m from Chicago so I’m used to the big city culture. My favorite people were in Barranquilla, the Colombians in the coast are super friendly and more honest. Medellín was all drugs, hookers, and the worst types of locals and travelers. Medellín for me is Vegas; only good for a few days at a time.

[@jamesdelornhowlandjr.6516]

I like to learn about Colombia 🇨🇴. I thank God I do speak English and Spanish fairly well.

[@craftingmaniac617]

Love your videos!

[@AKJoel]

Thanks Patricia!!

[@craftingmaniac617]

I'm heading to Bogota this summer for the first time, my parents are Colombian but I was born in the USA, and just love the info you've provided. Thanks!

[@AKJoel]

@@craftingmaniac617 Enjoy - there's so much to do in Bogota!

[@calistojupiter]

En Bogota la gente es muy amable y educada, si tu haces amigos te atenderán muy bien, personas como el venezolano que habla mal del Bogotano no merece estar aquí en este país que le ha abierto sus puertas. Bogota para todos y todos no son bogotanos.

[@thespacesbetweenstudio3346]

i am traveling to Bogota in 2 weeks and im excited to explore!

[@AKJoel]

You'll love it, there's so much to do. Make sure you do the Monseratte hike.

[@johnphan3244]

Solo tengo amor …..genius. Did you hug him afterwards? Lol

[@AKJoel]

Do you know where I got that line from? And unfortunately no hug haha but fist bump yes.

[@johnphan3244]

@@AKJoel drake?

[@AKJoel]

@@johnphan3244 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-ViaxomMeWjaM

[@JCMARDUK]

16:07 lol! so educated 17:52... that he (the venezuelian guy) has to ask you "do they speak English in Australia?" He lives in Bogota, he got a job in Bogota and he speaks badly about the rolos. It's different to give a personal opinion than showing with his body language and facial expresions his contempt for the inhabitants of the city where he got a job and can survive. Ironically, he is the one who looks cocky and thinks he is better than us. It seems that the crisis in his country and the fact of having to emigrate to another country and do a survival job does not give him humility. Just move on man, try a different city. Perhaps... venezuelian and you can be happy!

[@AKJoel]

Haha man you would be surprised by how many people have asked me that same question 😂

[@JorgeFernandez-ti2zs]

¿De donde han sacado eso? Eso no es cierto

[@a.d.3288]

It doesn't help that other Colombians outside of Bogota are always trash talking Bogota. When in fact it's a really Cool place with genuine people. I found people in Bogota to be more genuine. My experience outside of bogota was that people seemed to be friendly but only on the surface, where people in bogota seem to be colder and the surface but actually more genuine, its not just a fake partying friendship. Medellin on the other hand ,Is full of people who are obsessed with competing with Bogota. and trash talking about it, its almost painful to watch that level of obsession. -North American in Colombia

[@josarchila2]

What a segregate video. The people from Bogota is almost from everywhere in Colombia: the "Rolos"(bogotanos origin in the province) are the mayority here, near 60 or 70%. And 1 of 4 colombians lives here. Is a lie or a form of resentment.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

Same busy-non friendly stuff in New York City. Busy fast paced life.

[@AKJoel]

work work work!

[@marcusdupree3517]

I live in NYC and got completely gaslit used by a Columbian guy for months and after I caught him and ask him why he said he was part of his culture and if he had been born here he would be more like me... He is the most evil person I've ever met and he is a disgrace to his country yet I'm hearing that what he did to me is very common in Columbia...love bombing, multiple men on a almost daily basis and he has a sugar daddy as well... The only way he could confront me was by pepperspraying me first and then attacking me. The biggest coward in the world.

[@Bogotaeverything]

OMG I have a lot of gay friends and they are not like this, that is terrifying.

[@nataligarzon2313]

Qué ridículo este video, ofendes porque no conoces... solo buscas más popularidad. La palabra odiar es muy osada para usarla. Aquí nadie se odia, simplemente no nos gusta alguien y ya.

[@AKJoel]

Gracias por ver 👍🏾

[@danielpacker6750]

Haber resentido el no esta diciendo nada que no sea cierto. Vivi en bigota un tiempo soy de cali y todo lo q dice es cierto asi que dwje la tonteria

[@S4N77Y]

Los paisas de medellin si odian a Bogotá y a los turistas le hablan muy mal de la capital y les aconsejan no visitarla por un montón de prejuicios estúpidos que tienen y porque la mayoría de gente de medellín nisiquiera conocen a Bogotá , es u. Odio mezclado con envidia y resentimiento , pobrecitos los paisas se creen muy buenas personas pero solo demuestran lo egocéntricos ,narcicistas y envidiosos que son

[@inolvidable.]

@@danielpacker6750 Soy de Bogotá, y los habitantes del resto de las ciudades son unos tráfugas. La envidia les corroe. En cambio la gente de Bogotá no habla mal de las otras ciudades. Es como que quieren tumbarla para poder brillar. Y eso que son del mismo país. Toda la gente de Colombia es amigable, pero los bogotanos no pueden estar sonriéndole a todo el mundo porque es una metropolis, con muchos ladrones de Venezuela y del resto del país.

[@mauriciohernandez5746]

Es mejor Bogotá que Medellín Toda una vida por eso es que en Bogotá hay tantos paisas se vienen con familia y todo porque acá hay mucha plata y viven muy bien

[@AKJoel]

Me gusta mucho Bogota, pero es demasido frio para mi jaja

[@mauriciohernandez5746]

@@AKJoel VENGA A APAGAR LOS INCENDIOS, LO Q VA RECIBIR ES CALOR Y SI QUIERE ARDER TAMBIEN, ESO DEPENDE DE LO QUE LE GUSTE.

[@titilili88]

Those 3 women at the end of the video looked like they were up to no good. I grew up in Bogotá. They turned around and began following you after they passed you by. (29:19)Then they stopped and talked to another guy like as if he's the main guy. Hope all went well..Honestly, I think you dodged a bullet there. There are little gangs that work in tandem. I would never be filming in that section in downtown. Be aware. Bogotá is a very difficult city in this day and age. Cheers.

[@AKJoel]

Thanks for your comment, I made it out safely!

[@DaveL5656]

Great topic very interesting topic 👏

[@AKJoel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AphrooneRichardson]

Shout Out from Chicagoland, IL, USA! Thanks for your informative video! Gracias a ti!

[@AKJoel]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@josephpanzarella1417]

I've spent time in both Bogota and Medellin. I love both but I love Bogota more. Medellin has become too popular with digital nomads for its own good. Restaurant menus in Spanish and English. The person sitting next to you doing business on their phone in English. Ridiculous. Bogota feels more Colombian. I lived in both Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico. The First City/Second City vibe is similar.

[@german131211]

One time when I was at a tour to Guatapé. A street vendor asked our group where we are from and, a mother and her daughter told him they're from Bogota. And he gave them a ugly looked which I thought it was fucked up. But people from Medellín told me the same thing, that people are cold and ugly😂😂

[@AKJoel]

Definitely not ugly, but cold yes 😂

[@ryanhansen1199]

The negative relations between Colombia and Venezuela have been there for decades. I remember my Venezuelan host mom in 1996 telling me to beware of Colombian's before I went there.

[@rogerodri71]

to give you an idea of how stupid are most of Rolos (not everybody) just recall the last football championship final in Colombia... a team from Big City (the pretty Capital) against a team from a poor province (as most of them refer to Santander and Bucaramanga)... Most of Bogotan team fans talking shit about the province and that the only city in the country is their capital... kind of assh******

[@Mike-ue6xe]

The girl with the old man was hiding from cameras. It seems like she was ashamed that people could see her with that man who is only married to her for paperwork, lol.

[@johnloa2009]

people from all over the world come to latin america to find themselves. and they do

[@kevinthemayor]

Is it safe for a gringo to visit Ibague Tolima I met a girl on latin american cupid and she is legit I want to visit her soon if she can’t come here

[@AKJoel]

Never been there sorry mate!

[@Papasempanadas]

KEVIN MY MANS , ITS NOT SAFE IN TOLIMA, ITS A SMALL TOWN SURROUNDED BY JUNGLE AN GUERRILLAS !

[@kirbybriggs5444]

That was tiring dude. We need to dial ourselves back and not strutt around like we are some kind of celebrities around the good, calm people of Colombia.

[@AKJoel]

Nobody in the video seemed to have an issue with it, all a bit of fun!

[@LuisFigo4]

My Paisa wife always says she hates Bogota, it's cold and the people are stuck up

[@AKJoel]

Haha every Colombian outside of Bogota says the same thing!

[@ChineduOpara]

I have been hearing same thing about Bogota. That's why I haven't even bothered to visit yet... Barranquilla is my "home base" for now

[@leonardomendez2244]

It’s just about regionalism … it’s not reality.

[@S4N77Y]

​@@ChineduOparaque lastima que crea en chismes y no se de la oportunidad de comprobar las cosas personalmente

[@ChineduOpara]

@S4N77Y OK so I visited Bogotá for a few days as part of my "tour of the interior" (Itagüí/Medellin, Bogotá, and Cali). I didn't get the full experience because I had a tour guide with me... so I will have to try again!

[@mkesrs1]

Great content man

[@AKJoel]

Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏾😁

[@cryptolatino9220]

It's similar to New York, half of the people would be nice, the other half...

[@keb107]

If Bogota was 10-15 warmer, I’d live there.

[@AKJoel]

Yeh I'd definitely consider it too if it had bettet weather, there's a lot to do there!

[@keb107]

@@AKJoel I like your channel a lot. Merry Christmas from Nashville, Tn.

[@inolvidable.]

Bogota's weather is the best in the world. 68ºF on average, fresh and sunny. Medellín is already hot for me, and the cost way too hot.

[@ROCKNROLL947]

Bogota has the perfect weather. Not only in Colombia, in the world, same as Quito.

[@magdalenamendoza6822]

Nice video!! I prefer Bogotá. 🤗👋🏻

[@miguelramirez6352]

That was Mexican music!

[@AKJoel]

The one the little boy was singing?

[@mvante-wh9bq]

@@AKJoel yeah Colombian people love Mexican music 🤍

[@inolvidable.]

@*Colombia is the Most Bio-diverse Country in the World by Km², and 2nd. by extension, after Brazil.* *Colombia is called the Country of 1000 Rhythms, because it has 1,025.* Very rich musical culture. Mexican music is like clown music from a little narco town. Disgusting. Colombia has the most popular singers at the moment.

[@edgardogal5727]

Muy buen contenido me gustó demasiado el vídeo

[@AKJoel]

Gracias Edgar!

[@devasta75]

Nyc in colombia

[@AKJoel]

It's kind of like that!