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10 Days in Bogotá: Exploring the Cultural Gems of Colombia

Viviana Diaz

Viviana Diaz

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital city. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you visit museums, indulge in local cuisine, and explore the charming streets of La Candelaria.

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1
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$20

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
3 - 4 min

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Arte y Pasión Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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La Puerta Falsa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2
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$25

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
2 - 3 min

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La Puerta de la Catedral
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 3
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$25

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
3 - 4 min

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La Puerta Falsa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 4
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$25

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
3 - 4 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
4 - 6 min

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La Candelaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 5
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$55

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
2 - 3 min

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Chantonner
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Café Arte Y Pasión Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$25
Day 6
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$45

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$ 4

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
21 - 26 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
7 - 10 min

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Cafe Dela Fonda
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Restaurante Riviera Maya
¡Creamos recetas para alimentar la alegría! Domicilios 288 88 98 Bodegón del Parque, Parque Central Bavaria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7
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$50

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$ 10

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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$10
6 - 8 min

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Gurús
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
7 - 9 min

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Hamburguesas El Corral
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 8
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$40

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$ 4

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
8 - 10 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
5 - 8 min

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Saras Los Andes
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Dos Gatos y Simone
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 9
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$20

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$ 4

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
4 - 6 min

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La Candelaria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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La Puerta Falsa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 10
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$25

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$ 4

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
10 - 12 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
2 - 3 min

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WOK Museo Nacional
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Home Burgers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $353 In total

Activities & Food:$330
Transport:$23