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10 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Erick Alvarado Pineda

4 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through Bogotá, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture. Immerse yourself in the city's fascinating museums, from the Museo Colonial to the Gold Museum. Discover ancient marvels, such as the Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge, and indulge in contemporary art at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota. Uncover Colombia's poignant past at the Museo de Memoria de Colombia, and marvel at the natural beauty of Jardín Botánico de Bogotá. This 10-day itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Colombia.

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Colonial Legacy and Police History

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Museo Colonial

Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Diving into the World of Coins, Bills, and Botero

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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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Botero Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring the Santa Clara Convent and Military Heritage

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Museo Santa Clara

Built in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum, its walls covered in paintings.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Military Museum of Colombia

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Journeying through Archaeology and Contemporary Art

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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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 5Immersing in Emeralds and the Glittering Gold Museum

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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

2 - 3 min

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Gold Museum

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Delving into Contemporary Art and the Enigmatic Cementerio Central

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$ 2

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

19 - 23 min

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Cementerio Central

Storied cemetery founded in 1836, home to tombs of former presidents, notable writers & musicians.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Remembering Colombia's History and Discovering Botanical Wonders

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$6

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$ 2

Museo de Memoria de Colombia

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis

Opened in 1955, this 20-acre botanical park features a waterfall, a sun clock & numerous orchids.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

Day 8Admiring Modern Art at MAMBO and Bolívar's Quinta

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$ 2

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

7 - 9 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 9Gazing at the Stars and Reliving Independence

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$ 2

Planetario de Bogotá

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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

Day 10Soaking in the Spirit of Bolívar at Plaza de Bolívar and the National Museum

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Plaza de Bolívar

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $16 In total

Activities & Food:$6

Transport:$10