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10 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling History and Cultural Delights

Blue Moon

29 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital city. Immerse yourself in the rich colonial heritage, discover fascinating museums, and savor delectable cuisine. This 10-day itinerary is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Colonial Treasures and Caribbean Flavors

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$18

Museo Colonial

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Maria Tomasa - Cocina Caribe - Sede Museo

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 2From Coins to Masterpieces: Museums Galore

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$20

Coin and bill Production Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Maria Tomasa (La Candelaria)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Exploring Sacred Art and Military History

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$20

Museo Santa Clara

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Military Museum of Colombia

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

La Puerta de la Catedral

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Archaeological Wonders and Artistic Marvels

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$18

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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Directions

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

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Quinua Y Amaranto

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Emeralds, Gold, and Mouthwatering Steaks

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$16

International Emerald Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

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

6 - 9 min

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Directions

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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$16

Day 6Contemporary Art, Historic Cemetery, and Culinary Fusion

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$20

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$ 2

Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Cementerio Central

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

WOK Museo Nacional

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Remembering Colombia's Past and Botanical Bliss

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$20

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$ 2

Museo de Memoria de Colombia

8:00 AM - 9:30 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$4

10 - 15 min

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Directions

CHIGüIRO Parrilla - Bar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Day 8Modern Art, Revolutionary Legacy, and Italian Delights

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$20

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$ 2

Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Villa delle Delizie

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Stargazing, Independence Stories, and Sweet Treats

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$18

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$ 2

Planetario de Bogotá

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Independence Museum - Casa del Florero

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

La Tarteria

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 10Plaza de Bolívar, National Museum, and Exquisite Peruvian-Chinese Fusion

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$20

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$ 2

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

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.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Lima Canton Chifa Gourmet

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $197 In total

Activities & Food:$190

Transport:$7