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8 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Giovanni Zarpelon

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Bogotá, where ancient marvels and vibrant culture await. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the city as you explore fascinating museums, stroll through picturesque plazas, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an incredible journey through the heart of Colombia!

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Day 1Colonial Treasures and Glittering Gold

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$2

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$ 2

Carrera 60 #22-99

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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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

7 - 10 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

2 - 3 min

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Chantonner

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

Day 2From Police History to Botero's Art

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35 - 42 min

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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Botero Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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La Puerta Falsa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

2 - 3 min

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Plaza de Bolívar

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Unveiling Secrets of Independence

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$4

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36 - 44 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Military Museum of Colombia

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

4 - 5 min

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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero

Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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La Puerta de la Catedral

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

Day 4Art, Archaeology, and Emeralds

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$3

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38 - 46 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo

Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Café Arte Y Pasión Café

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$3

3 - 4 min

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International Emerald Museum

Small museum in a skyscraper offering raw emeralds on display & information on the gem's history.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Botanical Beauty and Contemporary Art

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$8

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$ 4

Carrera 60 #22-99

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37 - 45 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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$2

12 - 15 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota

Exhibitions of Columbian art from the 1960s to present day in a bright venue with a spiral design.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Parque de los Novios

Recreational park featuring a large children's play area, plus a lake with boats & kayaks.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Compania del Sabor

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

Day 6Reflecting on Colombia's Memory

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$5

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$ 2

Carrera 60 #22-99

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32 - 39 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera

Large, shaded natural area with a hockey rink, playground & multiple sport courts & fields.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Café Oma

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

Day 7Modern Art, Stargazing, and History

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$6

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38 - 46 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Planetario de Bogotá

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

11 - 16 min

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Cementerio Central

Storied cemetery founded in 1836, home to tombs of former presidents, notable writers & musicians.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Cafe Dela Fonda

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

Day 8National Heritage and Culinary Delights

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$6

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$ 2

Carrera 60 #22-99

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Saras Los Andes

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

Budget breakdown: $50 In total

Activities & Food:$36

Transport:$14