6 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling History and Art

Natalia Gutiérrez Isaza

21 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Bogotá's rich history and vibrant art scene. Discover colonial treasures, immerse yourself in the culture, and explore world-class museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Colombia!

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Day 1Colonial Marvels and Bolívar's Legacy

$ 6

Selina Bogota Parque de la 93

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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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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Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Currency and Military History

$ 6

Selina Bogota Parque de la 93

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Museum with exhibits on the production of Colombia's currency beginning at this site in the 1620s.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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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 3Artistic Delights at MAMU and Botero Museum

$ 6

Selina Bogota Parque de la 93

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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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

2 - 3 min

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Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Quinta de Bolívar and Colombia's National Heritage

$ 8

Selina Bogota Parque de la 93

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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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

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Golden Treasures and Modern Art Extravaganza

$ 6

Selina Bogota Parque de la 93

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Modern art is the focus of this sizable museum with sculpture courtyards, a library & a restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Botanical Wonders and Celestial Exploration

$ 8

Selina Bogota Parque de la 93

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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19 - 23 min

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Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $44 In total

Activities & Food:$8

Transport:$36