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5-Day Adventure in Bogotá: Exploring the Sights and Tastes of Colombia's Capital

Daniel Martinez

30 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Bogotá, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture, stunning parks, and delicious cuisine. Discover hidden gems like Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar and Guadua Bridge, indulge in mouthwatering meals at La Poche and Crepes & Waffles, and marvel at the rich history in Gold Museum and Botero Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Colombia!

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$45

·

$ 4

La Poche

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$10

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Residential Parks Timiza

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar

Large, busy city green space with a walking/biking path, a lake for boating & a kids' playground.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Portal Marino Pescadería

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$22

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Parque El Salitre

Green space dedicated to athletic festivals & activities, offering sport courts & a stadium.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Crepes & Waffles

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Guadua Bridge

Modern covered pedestrian bridge over a freeway, constructed of bamboo & offering city views.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

+

$36

·

$ 2

La Parrilla Carnes al carbón

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$8

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Maloka Museo Interactivo

Kid-friendly science museum with interactive exhibits & high-tech theaters, plus a cafe & gift shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de Lourdes

Landmark sanctuary built in 1875 in the neo-Gothic style, featuring an ornate, vaulted interior.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Carbon De Palo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera

Large, shaded natural area with a hockey rink, playground & multiple sport courts & fields.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Gold Museum

Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

La Subienda

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Plaza de Bolívar

Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

+

$45

·

$ 3

Pescadero Mar Azul

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Castillo Marroquín

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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Directions

El Country Park

Sprawling green space for sports & events, plus a playground & paths for jogging.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Pesquera Jaramillo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Parque de la 93

Scenic green space with benches & playgrounds, plus festivals & other special events.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Quebrada La Vieja

Quiet, secluded hiking trail up a mountain & along a stream, with picturesque views from the top.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Restaurante El Deck

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$13

Day 4

+

$50

·

$ 2

Le Grand Café & Brasserie

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$11

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Parque del Chicó

Ceramics, glassware, textiles & religious paintings displayed in a colonial hacienda with a chapel.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Planetario de Bogotá

Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Crepes & Waffles

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO

Modern art is the focus of this sizable museum with sculpture courtyards, a library & a restaurant.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Botero Museum

Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

La Tarteria

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$18

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Military Museum of Colombia

Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$50

·

$ 2

Paseo Bolivar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

50 - 75 min

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Directions

Monserrate

Mountain in the center of the city with a church & shrine, popular with pilgrims & tourists.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$6

10 - 12 min

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Directions

La Biferia

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museo Nacional de Colombia

Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Santander Park

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center

Modern, indoor-outdoor cultural center with an auditorium, exhibition space, a bookstore & a cafe.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Fatima

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo

Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $236 In total

Activities & Food:$226

Transport:$11