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3 Days in Bogotá: Uncovering History and Savoring Local Delights

Jehú Hernández Cruz

Jehú Hernández Cruz

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá's rich heritage and culinary delights. Immerse yourself in the city's fascinating museums, stroll through historic plazas, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Join us as we explore the best of Bogotá in just 3 days!

Day 1Golden Treasures and Colonial Charm
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$34

Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 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
Free
2 - 3 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
Free
2 - 3 min

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El Mejor Ajiaco Del Mundo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$18
1 - 2 min

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La Puerta de la Catedral
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
5 - 8 min

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Pasaje Rivas
Energetic shopping complex featuring multiple stalls selling homewares, clothing, artwork & more.
No time set
Free
Day 2Artistic Wonders and Gastronomic Delights
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$36

Military Museum of Colombia
Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Botero Museum
Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Andante Ma Non Tropo
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$16
Day 3Revolutionary History and Natural Beauty
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$44

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$ 4

Museo Quinta de Bolívar
This colonial-era house where Simon Bolivar's once lived has been restored as a museum on his life.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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
Free
9 - 14 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
Free
18 - 22 min

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CHIGüIRO Parrilla - Bar
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$20
10 - 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$4
9 - 11 min

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Republik Asian Food
La mezcla de aromas exóticos, de sabores diferentes unos de otros, incluso en el mismo plato y un ambiente agradable convierten a Republik en una de las mejores alternativas de comida asiática de Bogotá.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20

Budget breakdown: $118 In total

Activities & Food:$114
Transport:$4