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4 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Art

Jehú Hernández Cruz

Jehú Hernández Cruz

11 Dec 2023

Discover the vibrant capital of Colombia with this exciting 4-day itinerary to Bogotá. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore renowned museums, admire colonial architecture, and soak in the lively atmosphere of Plaza de Bolívar. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Unveiling the Treasures of Gold and Colonial Heritage
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$0

Centro bogota buoneros

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 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
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
3 - 4 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2From Coins to Canvas: Museums Galore in Bogotá
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Centro bogota buoneros

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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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
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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 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 3Artistic Delights and Revolutionary Legacies
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$ 4

Centro bogota buoneros

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 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
9 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Stargazing and National Heritage
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$ 3

Centro bogota buoneros

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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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
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $7 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$7