Members Pinkeey22 Posted May 4, 2019 Members Posted May 4, 2019 Hi: Can anyone tell me if I should be worried about altitude sickness when going to Bogota for the first time? I understand that you can take Diamox (Acetazolamide) to help prevent it. Does anyone know if it is easily available in Colombian pharmacies? Finally, the el Dorado airport website says there is a pharmacy in arrivals. Would anyone know if you can buy it there? Thanks. Quote
Members asdsrfr Posted May 4, 2019 Members Posted May 4, 2019 Bogota is 8660 feet above sea level. I've never had a problem with altitude sickness there but some people may. You may feel a bit winded going up stairs for a few days until your body adjusts--but that is not altitude sickness. If you have a history of altitude sickness then you should start taking Diamox 1-2 days before arriving for it to be effective. Quote
