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7 Days in Bogotá: Unveiling History and Art

M Ochoa Seba

7 Dec 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Bogotá, immersing yourself in its rich history and vibrant art scene. Discover ancient marvels, delve into fascinating museums, and savor authentic local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Colombia!

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Colonial Treasures and Glittering Gold

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$36

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

7 - 10 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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

La Romana

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2From Palaces to Masterpieces

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$40

Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Plaza de Bolívar

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 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

2 - 3 min

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Directions

La Puerta de la Catedral

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

3 - 4 min

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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

Day 3Museums and Ajiaco Delights

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$40

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

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Independence Museum - Casa del Florero

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Military Museum of Colombia

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

El Mejor Ajiaco Del Mundo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

Day 4Art, Archaeology, and Emeralds

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$36

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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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

8 - 12 min

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International Emerald Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Restaurante Vegetariano El Champiñón

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

Day 5Contemporary Wonders and Reflective Remembrance

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$32

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$ 6

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

24 - 29 min

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Museo de Memoria de Colombia

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Cementerio Central

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Itzel

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$32

Day 6Botanical Beauty and Celestial Exploration

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$48

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$ 3

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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$8

22 - 27 min

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Planetario de Bogotá

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

La Monferrina

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 7Bolívar's Legacy and National Art Fusion

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$32

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$ 3

Museo Quinta de Bolívar

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 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.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

WOK Museo Nacional

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$32

Budget breakdown: $275 In total

Activities & Food:$264

Transport:$11