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10 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Zehir Murcia

Zehir Murcia

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital city. Explore historical landmarks like Plaza de Bolívar and Catedral Primada de Colombia, visit world-renowned museums such as the Botero Museum and Gold Museum, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Bogotá!

Trip to Bogotá

Day 1
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Plaza de Bolívar
Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Catedral Primada de Colombia
Intricate cathedral started in 1807 during Spanish rule & completed after independence in 1823.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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
Day 3
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Pasaje Rivas
Energetic shopping complex featuring multiple stalls selling homewares, clothing, artwork & more.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 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
Day 4
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Bogotá Museum - Casa Sámano
Small museum on Bogotá's urban & community development, with a focus on architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center
Modern, indoor-outdoor cultural center with an auditorium, exhibition space, a bookstore & a cafe.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero
Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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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
Day 7
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$ 2

Parque de la 93
Scenic green space with benches & playgrounds, plus festivals & other special events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Landmark sanctuary built in 1875 in the neo-Gothic style, featuring an ornate, vaulted interior.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$ 2

Usaquén Park
Compact park in a stylish neighborhood known for its arty boutiques, markets & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
32 - 39 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

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
Day 10
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$13

Monserrate
Mountain in the center of the city with a church & shrine, popular with pilgrims & tourists.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $16 In total

Activities & Food:$13
Transport:$3