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10 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through Culture and Nature

Fernanda Garcia

Fernanda Garcia

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history, explore its charming parks, and indulge in delicious Colombian coffee. From museums to botanical gardens, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Sweet Treats and Park Delights
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$2

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$ 1

Les Amis Bizcochería
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 6 min

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Parque El Virrey
Linear, 25-acre urban park with bike routes & pedestrian paths, plus fountains & kids' play areas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Parque de los Novios
Recreational park featuring a large children's play area, plus a lake with boats & kayaks.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Coffee, Art, and Modernity
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$1

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$ 1

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
2 - 3 min

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Parque de la 93
Scenic green space with benches & playgrounds, plus festivals & other special events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 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 3Splashing Fun and Historical Wonders
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$1

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$ 1

Al Agua Patos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Parque del Chicó
Ceramics, glassware, textiles & religious paintings displayed in a colonial hacienda with a chapel.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 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 4Coffee, Museums, and Art
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$2

Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Music, Art, and Historical Treasures
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$2

Andante Ma Non Tropo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 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 6Strolling, Stars, and National Heritage
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$3

Andante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
3 - 4 min

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Planetario de Bogotá
Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.
9:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Singing, Gold, and Botanical Beauty
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$6

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$ 1

Chantonner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$2
Day 8Coffee and Nature Escape
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$4

Café Oma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera
Large, shaded natural area with a hockey rink, playground & multiple sport courts & fields.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9Pizza, Parks, and Interactive Science
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$3

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$ 2

Star Pizza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
6 - 8 min

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Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar
Large, busy city green space with a walking/biking path, a lake for boating & a kids' playground.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Maloka Museo Interactivo
Kid-friendly science museum with interactive exhibits & high-tech theaters, plus a cafe & gift shop.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Burgers, Parks, and Metropolitan Charm
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$3

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$ 2

Hamburguesas El Corral
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
7 - 9 min

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Parque Timiza
Urban park with a roller-skating rink, running paths & soccer fields, plus ducks & herons on a lake.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Parque Metropolitano El Tunal
Sprawling outdoor recreational space offering a hockey rink, sports fields & bike lanes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $33 In total

Activities & Food:$27
Transport:$6