This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Some authors define resilience as the ability to develop skills and positive attitudes in an unpleasant scenery and under negative circumstances. In this tour, you will witness the resilience of a group of young people from Egipto neighborhood in Bogotá. You will hear about their fascinating life stories, especially about their radical transformation from being gang members to become tour guides. They are eager to show you how their personal development influenced their social environment in a very positive way. This tour is a great way to have an approach to the reality of many Colombian underprivileged neighborhoods.
Posted By : lynn_b
Our first tour in Columbia which gave us an insight into how many poor Columbian’s have little or no education & end up in gangs.The ex gang members who guided us are ready embracing the responsibility & the chance of turning their lives around with the help of Breaking Borders Charity.We also loved the ladies at the weaving workshop where we bought a beautiful hand loomed rug at a very reasonable price.It made us feel good that the money would go to them personally & help them manage their finances.This part was a bit rushed so think the tour should be 3 hours instead of 2,as we would have liked to spend more time talking to them.Perhaps the starting point would be better outside the church as we came by taxi & it would have saved us the steep climb up from the square.We would not have met these people generally so it was good to see how they survive when across the big main road there is an affluent life going on.I hope that 1 day they will cross that road ..Inspirational tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 21:24:12 
Posted By : SmokoB
Great insight into the life of the people at Egipto. It is such a success story. We learned about the livelihood in this areas in 1990s and how these people leading a better future to their community.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 19:27:58 
Posted By : cholth
This tour is off the "mainstream" and was very impressive for my husband and me.
As we lived in Bogota a long time ago, we were always warned not to go into these neighborhoods and we also saw the misery that prevails among the poorer people. It was all the more impressive to receive first-hand reports and stories from the "former gang". We have all the respect for the guys for organizing something like this.
We found the price for the tour relatively expensive, but if the majority of the proceeds go to the people of the "Barrio Egipto", the money is in good hands.
I would like to see a corresponding note on the "Breaking Borders" homepage.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 10:19:08
Posted By : myopinion99
I read on sites " best experience " and now I do understand why ❤️ In company of Harrold y Pato del barrio de Egipto y Raul de Impulse travel I had an easy walk of a few hours just steps away from the so touristic" plaza del charron de quevedo"en La Candelaria barrio. Amazing way to ear story of a breaking vicious circle of violence and drugs, told by people with strong character who succeed in changing immovable destinies. The force that emanates from it is the force of life and " No Words " the best summary of an adventure that no visitor should be without. a mandatory visit.
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Posted On : 2024-02-06 13:23:40
Posted By : Jeffrey_E
Mr. Pumpkin, the former gang leader turned tour guide, provided extremely interesting information about his life in the gang and in the barrio. He was very animated, upbeat, and well-informed. Moreover, his story and that of the community’s positive transformation were inspirational. Our English tour guide Raul was also great. Super-good tour!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-26 12:37:40
Posted By : Rotterdam101
The highlight of my time in Bogotá. The tour is unique, meeting the gang members and understanding their motivation for changing their lifestyles was indescribable.
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Posted On : 2023-11-24 16:53:41
Posted By : Erin_B
Cannot recommend this tour enough. Gildardo Arango was so knowledgeable about history and effortlessly weaved his knowledge with our interests into a tour that left us emotionally committed to Breaking Borders. We left rooting and respecting these beautiful humans who are doing the tough work to break a cycle of violence and gangs. Thank you GIGO for being the best guide and to Monkey and Harold who risked letting complete strangers into their lives through their honest stories and sharing of their community. We leave Columbia with you in our hearts and fond memories of this country!
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 19:33:59
Posted By : L5956LUdiegos
The best way to see human resilience in action. Egipto is known for its troubled past, today we we find a different story. One of Bogota's hidden treasures.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 16:11:54
Posted By : andres14725
Amazing experience!! Provides a deep understanding of the lifestyle of a community that has been heavily impacted by violence and exclusion
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 12:08:57
Posted By : Else_S
The visit in egypto was very interesting tour, very nice guides, learned a lot, we got a lot of general bogota tips on top also!
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Posted On : 2023-10-01 13:17:56
