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8 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling History and Cultural Treasures

Vanessa Quesada

Vanessa Quesada

5 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in the city's cultural treasures. Join us as we explore museums, stroll through picturesque plazas, and uncover the secrets of this captivating city.

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Journey into the Past at Museo Colonial and Coin and Bill Production Museum
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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
3 - 4 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Artistic Delights at Botero Museum and Museo Santa Clara
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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
6 - 9 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Dive into History at Military Museum of Colombia and Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge
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Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Immerse in Art at Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia -MAMU- and Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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 5Unearth Precious Gems at International Emerald Museum and Gold Museum
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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 6Experience the Heart of Bogotá at Plaza de Bolívar and Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO
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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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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
Day 7Explore Nature at Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis and Museo Quinta de Bolívar
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$16

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$ 6

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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$16
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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 8Reach for the Stars 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: $27 In total

Activities & Food:$16
Transport:$11