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7 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Victor Sánchez

Victor Sánchez

10 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Bogotá, Colombia. Explore ancient hills, vibrant plazas, and magnificent museums. Discover the rich heritage of this captivating city!

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Day 1
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$0

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$ 4

Guadalupe Hill
Historic site with a 50-foot-high statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe & accompanying shrine.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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
3 - 4 min

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Iglesia de San Francisco
Landmark 16th-century Catholic church with an ornate altar & elaborate religious artwork.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Pasaje Rivas
Energetic shopping complex featuring multiple stalls selling homewares, clothing, artwork & more.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Santuario Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Florentine Gothic Catholic temple from the early 20th century with a unique striped paint scheme.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$32

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$ 4

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
8 - 10 min

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Monserrate
Mountain in the center of the city with a church & shrine, popular with pilgrims & tourists.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$31
Day 4
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$ 7

Castillo Marroquín
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Parque de la 93
Scenic green space with benches & playgrounds, plus festivals & other special events.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Landmark sanctuary built in 1875 in the neo-Gothic style, featuring an ornate, vaulted interior.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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
2 - 3 min

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Plaza de Toros de Santamaría
This round outdoor arena built in 1931 hosts bullfighting contests, plus other events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 4

Kid's museum
Upbeat educational exhibits & hands-on activities designed for children staged indoors & out.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar
Large, busy city green space with a walking/biking path, a lake for boating & a kids' playground.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $47 In total

Activities & Food:$32
Transport:$16