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3 Days in Bogotá: A Journey through History and Culture

Marta Esteva Galligo

Marta Esteva Galligo

25 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Bogotá, Colombia. Discover the city's rich history at the Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Military Museum. Indulge in delicious local cuisine at Pandebono y Cafe El Dorado and Quinua Y Amaranto. Immerse yourself in art at the Botero Museum and Museo Quinta de Bolívar. Get lost in the beauty of nature at Jardín Botánico de Bogotá. This is a trip you won't want to miss!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Unveiling Ancient Treasures and Cultural Gems
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$46

Pandebono y Cafe El Dorado
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 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
7 - 10 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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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$18
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.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2Art, History, and Culinary Delights
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$46

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$ 2

Andante Ma Non Tropo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Villa delle Delizie
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
9 - 14 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Tapas Macarena
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Stargazing, National Heritage, and Culinary Adventures
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$58

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$ 3

Beograd
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
4 - 6 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
18 - 22 min

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CHIGüIRO Parrilla - Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
10 - 15 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Circo Terraza Salitre
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $154 In total

Activities & Food:$150
Transport:$4