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7 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling the City's Rich History and Art

Jennifer Wagner

Jennifer Wagner

2 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Bogotá, immersing yourself in its vibrant culture, awe-inspiring museums, and fascinating historical sites. Discover ancient marvels, delve into the world of art, and witness the city's captivating past come to life. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Colonial Treasures and Glittering Gold
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Museo Colonial
Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2From Palaces to Masterpieces: Bogotá's Artistic Gems
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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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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.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Unveiling Secrets: Museums of History and Independence
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Museo Santa Clara
Built in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum, its walls covered in paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Journey Through Time: Archaeology and Emeralds
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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
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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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International Emerald Museum
Small museum in a skyscraper offering raw emeralds on display & information on the gem's history.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Contemporary Art and Remembrance
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Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota
Exhibitions of Columbian art from the 1960s to present day in a bright venue with a spiral design.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cementerio Central
Storied cemetery founded in 1836, home to tombs of former presidents, notable writers & musicians.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Nature's Wonders and Celestial Delights
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$ 2

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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Planetario de Bogotá
Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Bolívar's Legacy and Modern Art Extravaganza
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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

Budget breakdown: $10 In total

Activities & Food:$4
Transport:$6