Where to go to fly kite in Bogotá for the month of august

por | Jul 11, 2018 | Bogota Tourism

If you want to know where to fly kite in Bogotá or its surroundings for the month of August, we have all the information you need

 

In the month of August many people ask «where to fly kite in Bogotá?» Because this is already part of a tradition for Colombian families. Although a curious fact is that this activity was born in China for more than 10 decades. Here you will know some of these recommended so you can fly kite with your loved ones safely.

 

Places to fly kite in Bogotá

As we know, to be able to fly comet you need a clear terrain, without electrical towers and other obstacles that can endanger people. And although Bogotá is a highly urbanized city, there are still green areas of great extensions, where joy can fly here and there.

In the city of Bogotá and its surroundings there are plenty of public places to safely fly a comet, here we show you some of those places:

  • Metropolitan Park Simón Bolívar (Av. Calle 53 and Av. Esmeralda # s / n, Bogotá, Cundinamarca).
  • El Lago Metropolitan Park (Ac 63 # 45-10).
  • Virgilio Barco Library (Avenida Carrera 60 # 57 – 60).
  • La Florida Regional Park (Cota, Cundinamarca).
  • El Tunal Metropolitan Park (Cra. 19 # 52B-15).
  • San Andrés Park (82nd Street with Carrera 82).
  • El Timiza Park (Diagonal 61 Sur with Carrera 62).
  • Olaya Park (1st of May Avenue with 22nd Street South).
  • The Stones of the Tunjo (Facatativá, Cundinamarca).
  • Las Piedras de Chivo Negro (Bojacá, Cundinamarca).
  • Embalse del Tominé (Guatavita, Cundinamarca).
  • Embalse del Sisga (Chocontá, Cundinamarca).

 

Recommendations to fly kite in Bogotá safely

Here are some tips and recommendations to make it safe for everyone to go flying kite:

  • In case there is rain, it is better that you do not leave. It does not matter if you already had a super armed plan, it is better to postpone it. You have the advantage that this activity can be done for a whole month.
  • Never, for the slightest reason, do you think of flying a kite on a terrace or somewhere near electric cables.
  • If by a fateful fate your comet ends up entangled in a cable of light, it is better that your life comes to an end. Thus you prevent damage to others, and avoid the risk of losing or affecting your life.
  • If you ever felt like a rope passed quickly through your hands, you will have noticed that the friction generated is such that it can burn your skin. To avoid this while lifting your kite, we recommend using gloves.
  • When it is time to raise a kite, it is ideal to look for a space to move, run and other things without disturbing anyone or facing a possible danger. Find a place big enough for you.