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8 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling History and Savoring Colombian Delights

Keyshla Román

Keyshla Román

24 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Bogotá, immersing yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems, explore fascinating museums, and indulge in delectable Colombian cuisine. Join me as I uncover the secrets of this captivating city.

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Colonial Charms and Culinary Delights
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$12

La Puerta de la Catedral
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Museo Colonial
Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Arte y Pasión Café
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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La Puerta Falsa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
Day 2Artistic Treasures and Traditional Flavors
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$18

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Museo Santa Clara
Built in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum, its walls covered in paintings.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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La Puerta Falsa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
5 - 8 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 3Music, Museums, and Historic Wonders
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$22

Andante Ma Non Tropo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
9:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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La Candelaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4Gastronomic Adventures and Cultural Gems
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$14

La Puerta Falsa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
6 - 9 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Chantonner
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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International Emerald Museum
Small museum in a skyscraper offering raw emeralds on display & information on the gem's history.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Café Arte Y Pasión Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
Day 5Golden Artifacts and Modern Masterpieces
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$26

Café Arte Y Pasión Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Panadería y Bizcochería El Cometa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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Sandwich Taller
Sándwich taller es un espacio de investigación de la cocina Colombiana hecha a fuego lento y a la brasa con panes caseros del día, jugos y rones del Mundo.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 6Sweet Treats and Contemporary Creations
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$24

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$ 3

Cinnabon
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
9 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Restaurante El Poblado
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
7 - 9 min

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Cafe Dela Fonda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 7Botanical Beauty and Historical Landmarks
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$28

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
12 - 18 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
14 - 17 min

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Cementerio Central
Storied cemetery founded in 1836, home to tombs of former presidents, notable writers & musicians.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Saras Los Andes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Dos Gatos y Simone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 8Celestial Discoveries and National Heritage
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$24

Andante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Planetario de Bogotá
Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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WOK Museo Nacional
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Home Burgers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4

Budget breakdown: $174 In total

Activities & Food:$168
Transport:$6