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6 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through Parks and Culture

Diego Fernández

Diego Fernández

25 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Bogotá, where we'll explore stunning parks, vibrant markets, and immerse ourselves in the city's rich culture. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Discovering Urban Oasis at Parque El Virrey and Parque Metropolitano Simón Bolívar
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$0

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$ 6

HL Hotel Capital

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Parque El Virrey
Linear, 25-acre urban park with bike routes & pedestrian paths, plus fountains & kids' play areas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Unleashing the Magic at Salitre Mágico and Parque de la 93
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$57

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$ 6

HL Hotel Capital

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Salitre Mágico
Amusement park with high-speed roller coasters & go-karts, plus kiddie rides & family attractions.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$57
16 - 20 min

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Parque de la 93
Scenic green space with benches & playgrounds, plus festivals & other special events.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Love, Fruits, and Botanical Wonders at Parque de los Novios, Paloquemao Fruit Market, and Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis
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$6

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$ 8

HL Hotel Capital

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Parque de los Novios
Recreational park featuring a large children's play area, plus a lake with boats & kayaks.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Paloquemao Fruit Market
Large local farmer's market with an indoor hall selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish & flowers.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis
Opened in 1955, this 20-acre botanical park features a waterfall, a sun clock & numerous orchids.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$6
Day 4History, Gold, and Bolívar at Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera, Gold Museum, and Plaza de Bolívar
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$0

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$ 6

HL Hotel Capital

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera
Large, shaded natural area with a hockey rink, playground & multiple sport courts & fields.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Gold Museum
Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 5National Treasures and Literary Inspiration at Museo Nacional de Colombia, Journalists' Park Gabriel García Márquez, and Parque Timiza
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$0

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$ 8

HL Hotel Capital

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Museo Nacional de Colombia
Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Journalists' Park Gabriel García Márquez
Park named in honor of journalists, like Gabriel García Marquez, also with a Simón Bolívar temple.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Parque Timiza
Urban park with a roller-skating rink, running paths & soccer fields, plus ducks & herons on a lake.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Thrills and Adventures at Mundo Aventura and Parque Metropolitano El Tunal
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$57

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$ 6

HL Hotel Capital

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Mundo Aventura
Amusement park with roller coasters & gentler rides for kids, plus go-karts & fast-food counters.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$56
17 - 21 min

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Parque Metropolitano El Tunal
Sprawling outdoor recreational space offering a hockey rink, sports fields & bike lanes.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $158 In total

Activities & Food:$120
Transport:$38