Is Parque 93 Bogotá’s Safest Neighborhood — or a Gated Illusion?

What makes a neighborhood feel safe — and who gets to feel that way?

In this video, I walk through Parque 93, one of the most luxurious and secure neighborhoods in Bogotá, Colombia. Known for its upscale restaurants, boutique architecture, and constant police presence, Parque 93 stands out in a city where safety and inequality are daily realities. But as I walk its pristine sidewalks, a deeper question keeps surfacing: is this place truly safe… or just carefully controlled?

I’m Max Chase, traveling through Bogotá with nothing but a camera, an open mind, and a desire to understand the places we often admire without questioning. Parque 93 is beautiful — that’s undeniable. But is it too perfect? Is it a model for good urban living, or does it conceal something more uncomfortable beneath the surface?

This isn’t a typical travel vlog. I’m not here to show you where to eat or what to photograph. I’m here to ask:
• What do places like this say about privilege and perception?
• Why do some areas feel “world-class” while others feel forgotten?
• And if we only feel relaxed when there are guards at every corner… is that peace or performance?

As I explore the area, I reflect on how city planning, wealth, and exclusion intersect in ways most tourists never stop to notice. The walk is calm, but the contrast is loud. Just a few blocks away, the Bogotá I’ve been living in feels entirely different. And that’s the heart of this video: what happens when beauty becomes a boundary?

You’ll see:
• The polished elegance of Parque 93 through honest, unscripted footage
• Subtle signals of class division hidden in design and tone
• The uneasy balance between admiration and alienation
• A first-person perspective of someone who doesn’t belong — and knows it

Whether you’re a traveler curious about safe places in Bogotá, a digital nomad searching for comfort abroad, or someone fascinated by the sociology of cities, this video invites you into a more honest conversation.

I’m not offering answers — I’m opening a door. And sometimes, that door leads to places we’re not meant to feel entirely comfortable in.

If you enjoy content that’s reflective, grounded, and slightly uncomfortable in the best way, you’re in the right place.

Watch the video and ask yourself:
• What does safety really mean?
• Who is this place for?
• What gets lost when a city is designed to hide its wounds?

Because I’m not just filming the streets — I’m filming what they reveal.

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