6 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Cristopher Porras

24 Nov 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure in Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital city. Explore ancient marvels, visit world-class museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with history, art, and culinary delights.

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Colonial Charms of Bogotá

$18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Coffee, Museums, and Cultural Immersion

$14

La tienda de los caficultores colombianos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Museum with exhibits on the production of Colombia's currency beginning at this site in the 1620s.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 3Artistic Delights and Colombian Coffee

$22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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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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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

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4Exploring Historical Landmarks and Tasting Local Flavors

$18

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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This colonial-era house where Simon Bolivar's once lived has been restored as a museum on his life.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5Ancient Treasures and Contemporary Art

$26

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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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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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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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

12 - 17 min

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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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

Day 6Nature's Beauty and Stellar Views

$28

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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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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18 - 22 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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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.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $129 In total

Activities & Food:$126

Transport:$3