5 Things We Learned About Taxis in Bogotá

1. Lanes, lights, and one way streets are merely suggestions to taxi drivers. 

2. When it rains, it is "muy complicado" to get a taxi. Near "impossible." 

3. Anything within 1.5 miles is "muy cerquito," meaning extremely close, and one should walk even in torrential downpour. The Colombian mujeres are doing it in 6 inch heels.

4. Anything within 5 miles is "muy lejos," meaning much too far, for taxis to drive.

5. Anything involving taxis and going anywhere is "muy complicado."