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5-Day Adventure in Bogotá: Exploring History, Culture, and Cuisine

Leidy Lucia Trejos

13 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Bogotá, immersing yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. Discover ancient treasures at the Gold Museum, wander through the charming streets of La Candelaria, and indulge in mouthwatering Caribbean dishes at Maria Tomasa. With visits to iconic landmarks like Plaza de Bolívar and Botero Museum, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Colombia.

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$69

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$ 4

Salvio Parque 93 Bogotá, Curio Collection by Hilton

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Pandebono y Cafe El Dorado

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Gold Museum

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Museo Colonial

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

La Puerta de la Catedral

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$27

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Plaza de Bolívar

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

4:30 PM - 5:30 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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$24

Day 2

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$69

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$ 4

Salvio Parque 93 Bogotá, Curio Collection by Hilton

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Directions

La Romana

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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Directions

International Emerald Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Coin and bill Production Museum

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Maria Tomasa (La Candelaria)

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Botero Museum

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 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.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Maria Tomasa - Cocina Caribe - Sede Museo

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 3

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$81

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$ 4

Salvio Parque 93 Bogotá, Curio Collection by Hilton

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Antigua Santa Fe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

1 - 2 min

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Independence Museum - Casa del Florero

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge

Archaeological museum in a colonial mansion offering pre-Columbian pottery exhibits & a bookstore.

10:30 AM - 11:30 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.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Quinua Y Amaranto

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

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.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Roma Ristorante Italiano

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4

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$72

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$ 6

Salvio Parque 93 Bogotá, Curio Collection by Hilton

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Directions

A Manos Peruanas

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Museo Quinta de Bolívar

This colonial-era house where Simon Bolivar's once lived has been restored as a museum on his life.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Tapas Macarena

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$27

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.

2:00 PM - 4:00 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.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

WOK Museo Nacional

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 5

+

$78

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$ 10

Salvio Parque 93 Bogotá, Curio Collection by Hilton

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

El Khalifa

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$6

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Restaurante El Poblado

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Museo de Memoria de Colombia

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 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.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

WOK Museo Nacional

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $396 In total

Activities & Food:$369

Transport:$27