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Discover the Rich History and Art of Bogotá in 4 Days

Loren Santos

Loren Santos

12 Nov 2023

Embark on a fascinating journey through Bogotá's cultural heritage with this 4-day itinerary. Explore historic landmarks, visit renowned museums, and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Colombia's capital.

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1
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$0

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$ 2

Chapinero

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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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
3 - 4 min

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Museo Colonial
Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

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
Day 2
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$0

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$ 2

Chapinero

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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.
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
2 - 3 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 2

Chapinero

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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
8 - 12 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$2

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$ 2

Chapinero

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$2
19 - 23 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $9 In total

Activities & Food:$2
Transport:$7