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7 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culture

Pastor Richie

6 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through Bogotá, Colombia's vibrant capital city. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore ancient marvels, visit world-class museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable week in Bogotá!

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Bogotá

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$2

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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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Directions

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

1 - 2 min

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Directions

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

1 - 2 min

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Directions

La Puerta Falsa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

Day 2Tracing the Footsteps of Bolívar

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$2

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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

2 - 3 min

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Directions

WOK Museo Nacional

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

Day 3Ascending to New Heights at Monserrate

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$11

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

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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$6

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo

Historic square featuring a modest fountain, colonial buildings, cafes, restaurants & more.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Mi Rincon Frances

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

Day 4Discovering the Golden Treasures of Bogotá

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$3

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

National Capitol

This grand 1926 building houses both houses of Congress, plus a mural by Santiago Martínez Delgado.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Arte y Pasión Café

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$3

Day 5Exploring Nature and Heritage

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$8

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$ 3

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$2

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Monument to the Flags

Flags of Pan-American nations in a ring of sculpted columns, marking a conference held in 1948.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

La Puerta de la Catedral

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

Day 6Diving into Colombia's Colonial Past

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$5

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

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

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Military Museum of Colombia

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Quinua Y Amaranto

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

Day 7Presidential Palaces and Artistic Delights

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$6

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$ 2

Hotel Wess

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Casa de Nariño

This historic, presidential residence with stately architecture offers guided tours by appointment.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 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

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Juan Valdez Café Casa Candelaria

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Bogotravel Tours

No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $47 In total

Activities & Food:$37

Transport:$11