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Around the Americas: Montreal, Miami, Bogotá

Amalia Maldonado

Amalia Maldonado

31 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 29-day journey through Montreal, Miami, and Bogotá. Discover the vibrant cultures, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems of these captivating cities. From historic museums to breathtaking gardens, this adventure promises unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Montreal

Day 1Montreal Delights
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$38

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$ 6

Montreal Olympic Park
Olympic Stadium site with outdoor events, food trucks, a famous skateboarding area & kids' tennis.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Montreal Science Centre
Interactive & educational science & technology exhibits for kids of all ages, with an IMAX theatre.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$38
Day 2Gardens and History in Montreal
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$63

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$ 6

Montreal Botanical Garden
75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Modern museum with archaeological digs & interactive exhibits in historical buildings.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$25
Day 3Eclectic Delights of Montreal
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$75

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$ 11

Biodome
Former Olympics velodrome housing replicas of 5 ecosystems & related species of animals & plants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Schwartz's Deli
Renowned deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
10 - 12 min

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Jean Talon Market
Established open-air market with many vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, fish & baked goods.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 4Montreal's Sacred and Thrilling Sights
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$100

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$ 6

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
16 - 20 min

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Directions

La Ronde
Riverside amusement park with Six Flags rides, the International Fireworks Competition & concerts.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$75
Day 5Art, Markets, and Nature in Montreal
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$50

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$ 11

Marché Atwater
Specialty market carrying gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices & dried fruits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$50
10 - 12 min

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Mount Royal Park
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1278
Transport:$103

Trip to Québec

Day 1Montreal Delights
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$113

Museum of Civilization
Exhibits on ancient & current world societies, including First Nations, New France & modern Quebec.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
10 - 15 min

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Historic, high-end hotel offering plush quarters, plus fine dining, a spa, a wine bar & river views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$75
Day 2Gardens and History in Montreal
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$38

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$ 5

Quartier Petit Champlain
Cooperative-owned shopping quarter with independent boutiques, galleries, restaurants & a theatre.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$13
21 - 26 min

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Montmorency Falls
Towering waterfall with scenic views from trails, steps, a suspension bridge & a tram.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1278
Transport:$103

Trip to Montreal

Day 1Montreal Delights
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$63

Montreal Science Centre
Interactive & educational science & technology exhibits for kids of all ages, with an IMAX theatre.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Modern museum with archaeological digs & interactive exhibits in historical buildings.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
Day 2Gardens and History in Montreal
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$63

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$ 6

Redpath Museum
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$13
4 - 6 min

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McCord Stewart Museum
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
7 - 9 min

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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$25
Day 3Eclectic Delights of Montreal
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$38

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$ 6

Bonsecours Market
Venerable building featuring apparel & accessory boutiques, plus art galleries & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$13
15 - 18 min

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Montreal Insectarium
Displays of live & mounted specimens, with beehives, free-flying butterflies & edible bugs.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Day 4Montreal's Sacred and Thrilling Sights
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$38

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$ 6

Jean Talon Market
Established open-air market with many vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, fish & baked goods.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Cosmodôme
Educational space centre with exhibits, interactive missions in simulated lunar gravity & camps.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$38
Day 5Art, Markets, and Nature in Montreal
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$38

Montreal Botanical Garden
75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38
Day 6Exploring the Charms of Québec
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$75

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$ 6

La Ronde
Riverside amusement park with Six Flags rides, the International Fireworks Competition & concerts.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$75
15 - 18 min

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Directions

Marché Atwater
Specialty market carrying gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices & dried fruits.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 7Discovering Québec's Natural Wonders
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$0

Space for Life
Family-friendly museum complex made up of a botanical garden, biodome, planetarium & insectarium.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 8Science and History in Montreal
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$25

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$ 6

Montreal Olympic Park
Olympic Stadium site with outdoor events, food trucks, a famous skateboarding area & kids' tennis.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

The Biosphere, Environment Museum
Exhibits covering a range of environmental issues in a geodesic dome built for the 1967 world expo.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$25
Day 9Markets and Space Adventures in Montreal
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$50

Biodome
Former Olympics velodrome housing replicas of 5 ecosystems & related species of animals & plants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
Day 10Parks, Architecture, and Railways in Montreal
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$50

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$ 11

Mount Royal Park
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Canadian Centre for Architecture
International exhibits on architecture & urban planning, plus a historic mansion & sculpture garden.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
28 - 34 min

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Canadian Railway Museum
Museum displaying working engines & cars, plus historic train-related artifacts & station replicas.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$25

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1278
Transport:$103
Day 1Montreal Delights
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$62

Museum of Graffiti
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$36
3 - 4 min

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Wynwood Walls
Unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$26
Day 2Gardens and History in Montreal
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$25

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$ 5

Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum
Housed on FIU's campus, museum displaying photos, prints & work by Latin American artists.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
27 - 33 min

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American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
Day 3Eclectic Delights of Montreal
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$54

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$54
Day 4Montreal's Sacred and Thrilling Sights
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$30

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$ 5

Lowe Art Museum
At UM campus, small museum showcasing art from ancient & baroque to American, with special events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
16 - 20 min

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Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center
The story of Cuba is told via rotating art, music performances & a bar specializing in rum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 5Art, Markets, and Nature in Montreal
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$80

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$ 5

Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
Jewish life in Florida & Latin America recorded in photos & artifacts, housed in a former synagogue.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$25
10 - 15 min

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The Wolfsonian-Florida International University
Eclectic industrial design collection in a 1927 building, plus lectures, films & arts events.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$30
10 - 12 min

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The Bass
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$25
Day 6Exploring the Charms of Québec
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$40

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$ 5

Pérez Art Museum Miami
Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$40
10 - 12 min

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de la Cruz Collection
Privately owned contemporary-art museum in a 30,000-square-foot minimalist building.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 7Discovering Québec's Natural Wonders
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$58

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$ 5

History Miami Museum
Education center with archives, exhibits & area tours exploring Miami's multicultural history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
13 - 16 min

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Haitian Heritage Museum
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
Day 8Science and History in Montreal
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$0

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
Paintings, sculpture & multi-media installations showcased in an ultramodern venue with a garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1278
Transport:$103

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Montreal Delights
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$0

Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 2Gardens and History in Montreal
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$0

Museo Nacional de Colombia
Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Day 3Eclectic Delights of Montreal
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$13

Monserrate
Mountain in the center of the city with a church & shrine, popular with pilgrims & tourists.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$13
Day 4Montreal's Sacred and Thrilling Sights
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$4

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$ 2

Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis
Opened in 1955, this 20-acre botanical park features a waterfall, a sun clock & numerous orchids.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$4
21 - 26 min

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Directions

Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $1380 In total

Activities & Food:$1278
Transport:$103