ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR TRIP TO BOGOTÁ FOR HR25
A message from our Colombian partners
The possession of drugs in Colombia has been decriminalised since 1994, but only if the amount in your possession is under the minimum dose (which is defined only for some substances, not all). For example, you can carry 20 grams of cannabis, one gram of cocaine or 'bazuco', or five grams of hashish.
However, there are drug-related administrative sanctions in the Police Code. Whilst there is no prison sentence for carrying or using drugs, there may be other sanctions such as confiscation of the substance, or fines. We therefore recommend carrying less than the minimum dose and not using in public spaces.
Accessing substances on the streets is very dangerous, especially for foreigners, so do not take risks. Remember that substances in Colombia are low-cost and high-quality; heroin, for example, can easily cause an overdose, so please do not consume alone and always have naloxone to hand. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to consult with the conference team of volunteers at HR25 or contact the team for more information beforehand by email.
The Ágora Bogotá Convention Centre is located within the trade fairs, events and congress cluster of Bogotá. It boasts 64,883m2 total area over five floors, more than 18 meeting rooms and a main hall that can seat up to 4,000 people. With stunning views over the city and towards the mountains, you'll always still know where you are.
HRI is acutely aware of the elitist, racist and exclusive systems surrounding visa applications. Diverse, global participation is critical for a strong global drug policy reform and harm reduction movement. We are committed to helping to mitigate the challenges faced by our delegates applying for visas. We’re working on a visa support plan for HR25 and we’ll share more details soon.
For now, you can find information about visas for Colombia here. Check back for a more detailed guide in the coming weeks.
Bogotá Hotels
Bogotá offers a wide range of hotels that can accommodate different needs, including proximity and budget. Bogotá’s Corferias area houses our conference venue, Ágora Bogotá Convention Centre, and many hotels. We are currently finalising our partner hotels, so check back for a great deal soon.
Other Accommodation Options
A number of AirBnB units as well as other lodging platforms are available around the Corferias area that can accommodate an average of 2 to 4 people.
AirBnB is an online marketplace that connects people who want to rent out their homes with people who are looking for accommodations in specific locales. Booking.com is one of the largest online travel agencies. Agoda is one of the world's fastest-growing online travel booking platforms.
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