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10 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling the Rich History and Vibrant Culture

Pastor Richie

Pastor Richie

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá, Colombia's captivating capital. Immerse yourself in the city's historical treasures, from ancient museums to colonial architecture. Indulge in the local cuisine and savor the flavors of traditional cafes. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of South America!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Museums and Cathedral Delights
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$2

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Coin and bill Production Museum
Museum with exhibits on the production of Colombia's currency beginning at this site in the 1620s.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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La Puerta de la Catedral
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Artistic Wonders and Culinary Delights
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$2

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge
Archaeological museum in a colonial mansion offering pre-Columbian pottery exhibits & a bookstore.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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La Puerta Falsa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 3Military Marvels and Historic Charm
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$4

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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La Candelaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Artistic Masterpieces and Coffee Bliss
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$3

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia -MAMU-
Local & global art from the 16th century to the present displayed in a modern environment.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Museo Colonial
Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Arte y Pasión Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
Day 5Golden Treasures and Musical Enchantment
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$6

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Chantonner
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 6Emeralds and Bolívar's Legacy
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$5

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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International Emerald Museum
Small museum in a skyscraper offering raw emeralds on display & information on the gem's history.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
Day 7Modern Art Extravaganza and Cultural Gems
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$6

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO
Modern art is the focus of this sizable museum with sculpture courtyards, a library & a restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Museo Nacional de Colombia
Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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WOK Museo Nacional
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 8Bolívar's Residence and Architectural Marvels
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$6

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Museo Quinta de Bolívar
This colonial-era house where Simon Bolivar's once lived has been restored as a museum on his life.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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National Capitol
This grand 1926 building houses both houses of Congress, plus a mural by Santiago Martínez Delgado.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Juan Valdez Café Casa Candelaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
Day 9Contemporary Art and Gastronomic Delights
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$2

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota
Exhibitions of Columbian art from the 1960s to present day in a bright venue with a spiral design.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Galería Casas Riegner
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante La Herencia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 10Memories, Palaces, and Artistic Coffee
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$2

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Casa de Nariño
This historic, presidential residence with stately architecture offers guided tours by appointment.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Café Arte Y Pasión Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $53 In total

Activities & Food:$38
Transport:$15