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Tour & Activity Scams in Bogotá, Colombia
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Bogotá — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Buenos Aires, Lima, and Medellín.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Bogotá
How it works
Unofficial guides near the Museo del Oro steer tourists toward specific gold and emerald shops after the museum visit, earning large commissions. Prices at these shops are significantly inflated.
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11 total warnings across all categories