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10 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

GILBERT FABIAN RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ

GILBERT FABIAN RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ

22 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Bogotá, exploring its rich history and vibrant culture. Discover ancient marvels, delve into fascinating museums, and immerse yourself in the city's artistic heritage. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Unveiling the Colonial Treasures: Museo Colonial & Palace Historical Museum of the National Police
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20 - 24 min

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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
4 - 6 min

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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2From Coins to Masterpieces: Coin and Bill Production Museum & Botero Museum
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20 - 24 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
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
Day 3A Glimpse into the Past: Museo Santa Clara & Military Museum of Colombia
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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.
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
Day 4Journey to the Artistic Heart: Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge & Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia -MAMU-
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21 - 26 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
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
Day 5Emeralds and Gold: International Emerald Museum & Gold Museum
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17 - 21 min

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International Emerald Museum
Small museum in a skyscraper offering raw emeralds on display & information on the gem's history.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 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 6Contemporary Art and Eternal Rest: Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota & Cementerio Central
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14 - 17 min

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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
26 - 32 min

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Cementerio Central
Storied cemetery founded in 1836, home to tombs of former presidents, notable writers & musicians.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7Nature's Wonders and Historical Reflections: Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis & Museo de Memoria de Colombia
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12 - 15 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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$6
10 - 12 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8Modern Art and Bolívar's Legacy: Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO & Museo Quinta de Bolívar
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17 - 21 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.
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
Day 9Stargazing and Revolutionary Tales: Planetario de Bogotá & Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
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14 - 17 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
9 - 11 min

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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 10The Heart of Bogotá: Plaza de Bolívar & Museo Nacional de Colombia
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20 - 24 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
10 - 12 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $54 In total

Activities & Food:$6
Transport:$48