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4 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Penelope Soler

Penelope Soler

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Bogotá, discovering its rich history and vibrant culture. From fascinating museums to iconic landmarks, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable journey.

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1Unveiling Colombia's Military Legacy
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$38

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
2 - 3 min

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Museo Colonial
Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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La Puerta de la Catedral
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Maria Tomasa - Cocina Caribe - Sede Museo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Delving into Art and History
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$36

Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
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.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Maria Tomasa - Cocina Caribe - Sede Museo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
3 - 4 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Quinua Y Amaranto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Immersing in the Treasures of Bogotá
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$40

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$ 3

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
8 - 11 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
7 - 9 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Villa delle Delizie
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
5 - 6 min

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Casa Santa Clara
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 4Exploring Nature and Culinary Delights
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$40

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$ 2

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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$4
20 - 24 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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WOK Museo Nacional
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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Lima Canton Chifa Gourmet
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $158 In total

Activities & Food:$154
Transport:$4