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10 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling the Cultural Treasures

Ilana Morris

Ilana Morris

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital, as you explore its rich history, art, and culture. From ancient marvels to modern masterpieces, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

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Day 1Bolívar's Legacy: Museo Quinta de Bolívar & Independence Museum
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$ 4

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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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Paloquemao Fruit Market
Large local farmer's market with an indoor hall selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish & flowers.
No time set
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Stargazing at Planetario de Bogotá
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Journalists' Park Gabriel García Márquez
Park named in honor of journalists, like Gabriel García Marquez, also with a Simón Bolívar temple.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera
Large, shaded natural area with a hockey rink, playground & multiple sport courts & fields.
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Parque de los Novios
Recreational park featuring a large children's play area, plus a lake with boats & kayaks.
No time set
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Free
Day 3Dive into History at Museo Nacional de Colombia
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$13

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$ 3

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
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Parque de la Independencia
Early-1900s park with statues & a French-style pavilion, surrounded by major landmarks.
No time set
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Monserrate
Mountain in the center of the city with a church & shrine, popular with pilgrims & tourists.
No time set
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center
Modern, indoor-outdoor cultural center with an auditorium, exhibition space, a bookstore & a cafe.
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Free
Day 4Uncover Colombia's Military Heritage
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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
8 - 12 min

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Santander Park
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Landmark sanctuary built in 1875 in the neo-Gothic style, featuring an ornate, vaulted interior.
No time set
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Quebrada La Vieja
Quiet, secluded hiking trail up a mountain & along a stream, with picturesque views from the top.
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Free
Day 5Art and Archaeology: Museo Santa Clara & Casa del Marqués de San Jorge
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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
8 - 11 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Catedral Primada de Colombia
Intricate cathedral started in 1807 during Spanish rule & completed after independence in 1823.
No time set
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Plaza de Toros de Santamaría
This round outdoor arena built in 1931 hosts bullfighting contests, plus other events.
No time set
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Free
Day 6Immerse in Art at Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia -MAMU- & Discover Money's Story
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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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Santuario Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Florentine Gothic Catholic temple from the early 20th century with a unique striped paint scheme.
No time set
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Iglesia de San Francisco
Landmark 16th-century Catholic church with an ornate altar & elaborate religious artwork.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Marvel at the Golden Treasures of Gold Museum
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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
9 - 14 min

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National Capitol
This grand 1926 building houses both houses of Congress, plus a mural by Santiago Martínez Delgado.
No time set
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Casa de Nariño
This historic, presidential residence with stately architecture offers guided tours by appointment.
No time set
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Guadalupe Hill
Historic site with a 50-foot-high statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe & accompanying shrine.
No time set
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Basilica Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord and Our Lady of Monserrate
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Free
Day 8Step Back in Time at Museo Colonial & Plaza de Bolívar
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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
3 - 4 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
4 - 5 min

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Palacio de San Carlos
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Free
Day 9Delight in the Iconic Art of Botero Museum
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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
Day 10Nature's Splendor at Jardín Botánico de Bogotá & Modern Art at MAMBO
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
19 - 23 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.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $35 In total

Activities & Food:$17
Transport:$18