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El Hotel del Salto, Colombia

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Year: 1928.

One of the most unusual sights of Colombia is the abandoned Salto hotel. It is located in incredibly beautiful natural surroundings, close to the Tequendama Falls. This natural attraction began to attract people more than a hundred years ago. Travelers from around the world came to admire it. In 1928, it was decided to build a hotel next to the waterfall. The luxury facility has been working for more than 60 years. Then it was closed due to unprofitability.

El Hotel del Salto, Colombia For many years, the building was staying empty and slowly destroyed. It was visited by few tourists who came to admire the waterfall. The massive historic building with black windows looks very intimidating, so many travelers stop at visiting its open observation deck that offers a magnificent view of the 157-meter high waterfall.

The hotel was built on the edge of a steep cliff. When the edifice was closed, the wilderness began to attract suiciders. No official statistics on suicides is collected, but, according to unofficial information, several dozen people have died there by their own hands. One of the worst legends about the abandoned hotel is related to the souls of the dead. Some travelers, when visiting the empty building, have seen strange silhouettes and heard a kind of human speech, though no one but them was in the building. If someone may be frightened by such stories, some tourists are, in contrast, attracted by them. People come here not only to see the beautiful waterfall, but also in hope to watch the ghosts. Next - Winchester House


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Cajero ATH Soacha Compartir I - Banco de Bogotá' located in 6.72 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Imperial Express LTDA' is located in 17 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Estación de Servicio Brio Km 8 Soacha Granada' in 4.09 km
Supermarket: 'Tienda' in 4.15 km
Parking: 'Parqueadero Kr19 24h' in 6.46 km
Apotheek: 'Droguería Pharmedik' in 5.86 km
Police station: 'Retén de Policía' in 5.73 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Refugio del Salto de Tequendama' in 0.27 km
Railway station: 'Estación de Ferrocarril De Fontibón' in 20 km

Nearest airports:
 »  El Dorado International Airport BOG - in 22 km
 »  Matecana International Airport PEI - in 161 km
 »  El Eden International Airport AXM - in 163 km
 »  Jose Maria Cordova International Airport MDE - in 217 km
 »  Olaya Herrera Airport EOH - in 231 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near El Hotel del Salto

Hotel SJ

Located in 16 km from El Hotel del Salto
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Rooms: 50
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, plus a small wardrobe and a private with a shower. Some boast views of the city. San Jorge … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Charlotte Plaza 26

Located in 19 km from El Hotel del Salto
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Rooms: 54
Contemporary paintings by local artists ornate Charlote Plaza's 4-star suites, which include LCD cable TV, minibar and air conditioning. Room service … More: photo, rates and booking
Central House Hotel

Located in 20 km from El Hotel del Salto
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Rooms: 11
The rooms in Central House Hotel feature a private bathroom, LCD cable TV, minibar, and a balcony. Room service is provided. Central House Hotel has … More: photo, rates and booking
Nabusimake Hotel

Located in 21 km from El Hotel del Salto
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Rooms: 9
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Nabusimake feature private bathrooms with showers and TVs. Room service is available and laundry … More: photo, rates and booking

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Penon de Guatape
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Many followers of the nervousness in the search for the new impressions go to Colombia. Here, between the tiny towns of El Penon and Guatape, is the peculiar rock Penon de Guatape, the ascent to whose summit is one of the most breathtaking and unforgettable adventures …
Cano Cristales
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The tourists who were once in Colombia and who have seen the river Caño Cristales with their own eyes, agree that it is the most beautiful river on earth. The different types of water plants color the river into the rich colors, which is why the river looks like a …
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Top destination around El Hotel del Salto - Bogota

Fans of European cuisine will surely like the dish called sobre barriga - a juicy steak, which can be served with vegetables, rice or stewed beans. Of course, the national cuisine has many original dishes that will be surely liked by fans of exotic food. For example, Conejo guisado con Coco – a rabbit stewed in coconut milk with spices. Fans of first course dishes will fell like in paradise in this city as you can hardly find such a variety anywhere else. Simply no one can resist the delicious aroma of the local meat soups. Make sure you do not forget to try the local mazamorro meat soup with vegetables and beans, as well as Ajiaco soup made from poultry. Frijoles beans are the most common side dish in the local dining facilities. The dish can be cooked in a number of ways. It can be stewed with herbs, steamed or used as a garnish to stuffed game. Frijoles can also be served as a separate dish, which is particularly liked by vegetarians.

Rice is often served as a side dish in the local cuisine, but fried bananas remain the most unusual addition to various meat dishes. Fried potatoes are by far more a familiar garnish to the majority of travelers. However, the local chefs prepare in accordance with a special recipe. Such ingredients as tomatoes and cheese are added to the dish, so it turns out to be spicier and more unusual. Do not forget about fresh vegetables, many sorts of which are always present on every table. As a rule, fresh vegetables are served as an addition to the main dish and are used as decoration. Instead of ordinary bread guests will be served several kinds of griddle-cakes, the most common of which is called arepa. Sweet tooth travellers will be surely pleases by the choice of desserts in the local restaurants. Travellers are recommended to order the dessert called arros con coco – rice cooked in coconut milk and served with fresh or dried fruits.
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