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5 Days in Bogotá: Art, History, and Natural Beauty

Sonia Rodriguez

Sonia Rodriguez

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá, immersing yourself in its vibrant art scene, rich history, and breathtaking natural wonders. Discover the city's top museums, explore colonial architecture, and wander through lush botanical gardens. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Colombia!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Modern Art, Bolívar's Legacy, and Independence Tales
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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.
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
8 - 10 min

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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 2National Treasures, Celestial Wonders, and Bolívar's Plaza
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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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Planetario de Bogotá
Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Golden Marvels and Colonial Heritage
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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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Museo Colonial
Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Money, Masterpieces, and Military History
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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
3 - 4 min

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Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Botanical Paradise, Sacred Art, and Archaeological Wonders
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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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Museo Santa Clara
Built in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum, its walls covered in paintings.
10:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $10 In total

Activities & Food:$4
Transport:$6