Bogotá rewards planning.

Before renting or committing to a routine, test the commute at the time you will actually travel. A route that looks fine on a map may feel completely different during rain, rush hour, or Friday evening.

Useful habits:

Do errands by zone.
Avoid crossing the city for small plans.
Keep an umbrella or rain jacket.
Use trusted transport late at night.
Learn TransMilenio routes if they fit your life.
Do not underestimate walking distance at altitude.
Build a local neighborhood routine.

Bogotá becomes easier when you stop trying to “use the whole city” every day. Pick your zones. Know your routes. Give yourself buffer time.