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6 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through Art, History, and Culinary Delights

Grizel Hocknell

14 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through Bogotá, exploring its vibrant art scene, rich history, and savoring mouthwatering cuisine. Discover iconic museums, such as Museo Quinta de Bolívar and Botero Museum, stroll through the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, and indulge in delectable dishes at local eateries. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Colombia!

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Immersing in Art and Culture

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$34

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$ 2

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

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

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

9 - 14 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

WOK Museo Nacional

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Lima Canton Chifa Gourmet

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 2Unveiling the City's Historical Treasures

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$36

Gold Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango

Established in 1958, this center for reading & research boasts a live music venue & art on display.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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La Puerta de la Catedral

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museo Colonial

Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Maria Tomasa - Cocina Caribe - Sede Museo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 3A Feast for the Senses in Bogotá

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$40

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

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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Plaza de Bolívar

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Restaurante T-Bone

DIsfruta de una excelente selección de vinos y cocteles maridados a la perfección con cortes de carne madurada de gran calidad.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

6 - 9 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

7 - 10 min

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La Candelaria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Delving into Colombia's Past and Present

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$36

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$ 2

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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Museo Santa Clara

Built in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum, its walls covered in paintings.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Palacio Liévano

Vast edifice with colonial origins, rebuilt in neoclassical style in 1910 & home of the mayor's HQ.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Restaurante El Poblado

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Museo de Memoria de Colombia

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Salonika

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Culinary Delights

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$34

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$ 3

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

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Independence Museum - Casa del Florero

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Suati

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

13 - 20 min

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Cementerio Central

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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El Patio

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 6Embracing Nature, Art, and Astronomy in Bogotá

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$42

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$ 4

Galeria La Cometa

Contemporary Colombian & Latin American artworks are the specialty at this bright, modern gallery.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$4

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Tapas Macarena

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Planetario de Bogotá

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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La Tapería

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $231 In total

Activities & Food:$222

Transport:$9