10 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling History and Culinary Delights

Miguel Sarmiento

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital city. Immerse yourself in the rich history at Antigua Santa Fe and Museo Colonial, indulge in mouthwatering Caribbean cuisine at Maria Tomasa, and marvel at the architectural beauty of La Puerta de la Catedral. Explore fascinating museums like Botero Museum and Military Museum of Colombia, and savor delectable dishes at La Escuela Restaurante and Quinua Y Amaranto. Uncover hidden gems like the International Emerald Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art, and unwind at charming cafes like Pandebono y Cafe El Dorado and Mary's Haus. This unforgettable itinerary is a perfect blend of culture, history, and gastronomy.

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Secrets of Bogotá's Past

$50

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Maria Tomasa - Cocina Caribe - Sede Museo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

5 - 8 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2Art, History, and Culinary Delights

$50

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Gastronomic Adventures and Cultural Immersion

$50

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 4Culinary Delights and Artistic Treasures

$48

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 12 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Local & global art from the 16th century to the present displayed in a modern environment.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Colombian Cuisine

$48

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

1 - 2 min

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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

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$16

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 6Contemporary Art, Cultural Heritage, and Culinary Surprises

$48

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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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

19 - 23 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 7Reminiscing History and Embracing Nature

$50

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

5 - 8 min

Directions

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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10 - 15 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 8Artistic Marvels and Gastronomic Delights

$52

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

1 - 2 min

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Modern art is the focus of this sizable museum with sculpture courtyards, a library & a restaurant.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Planetarium, Museums, and Culinary Bliss

$50

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 10Heritage Sites, National Museum, and Fusion Cuisine

$50

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $505 In total

Activities & Food:$496

Transport:$9