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Bogotá Unveiled: 9 Days of Cultural Exploration

Maricarmen Villalobos

Maricarmen Villalobos

2 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá's rich history and vibrant culture. Immerse yourself in the city's captivating museums, from the Museo Colonial to the Gold Museum. Discover hidden gems like the International Emerald Museum and Museo de Memoria de Colombia. Unearth ancient marvels and indulge in the artistic wonders of Bogotá. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Colonial Treasures and Police History
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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 2Plaza de Bolívar, Coins, and Botero
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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
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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Santa Clara's Artistry and Military Tales
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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 4Archaeological Wonders and Artistic Splendors
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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: A Shimmering Journey
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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 Colombia's Memory
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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
Day 7Botanical Beauty, Central Cemetery, and Bolívar's Legacy
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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
14 - 17 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
10 - 12 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Modern Art and Independence Stories
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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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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9Stargazing at Planetario de Bogotá
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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

Budget breakdown: $10 In total

Activities & Food:$4
Transport:$6