Bogota
Capital of Colombia
Bogota formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá is the capital of Colombia.
Bogota is divided into 20 localities or districts: Antonio Narino, Barrios Unidos, Bosa, Ciudad Bolívar, Chapinero, Engativá, Fontibón, Kennedy, La Candelaria, Los Mártires, Puente Aranda, Rafael Uribe Uribe, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Suba, Sumapaz, Usme, Teusaquillo, Tunjuelito, Usaquén.
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA Code- MNL), formerly known as Bogota International Airport, is serving Bogota and its surrounding metropolitan area. Located along the border between Pasay and Parañaque cities. It is about 7 km south of Bogota proper and southwest of Makati.
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Tourist Places in Bogota
I have described 70 Best Places to Visit in Bogota. You will need an entry fee of around US$ 67 to visit all the places listed below.
Day-1:
Multiparque Parque de Diversiones
Amusement Park
Visiting Time: Wednesday, Thursday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
Cost: You can buy Multi pass card for 2,000 Peso (US$0.47), then load money. If you load 60,000 Peso (US$14.18) to 80,000 Peso (US$18.91), you receive 10,000 Peso (US$2.36) bonus balance. From 80,000 Peso (US$18.91) to 120,000 Peso (US$28.37), you receive 20,000 Peso (US$4.73). From 120,000 Peso (US$28.37) to 150,000 Peso (US$35.46), receive 35,000 Peso (US$8.27). 150,000 Peso (US$35.46) and up receive 50,000 Peso (US$11.82) bonus balance. Use of each attraction will be deducted from your available balance. Recharge is valid for 1 year and you can return as many times as you want. Or you can buy All-inclusive the Maxi 70,000 Peso (US$16.55) and the Adult 50,000 Peso (US$11.82) with which you can have unlimited access to all attractions, except the Indoor Track, La Mina, Dinosaurs, Euphoria trampoline park and Arcade.
Attractions and Prices: Carousel - 3,900 Peso (US$0.92). Sillas Voladoras - 4500 Peso (US$1.06). Aeronaves - 4500 Peso (US$1.06). Minibotes - 4900 Peso (US$1.06). Jumping - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Miniformulas - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Esferas - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Twist and Shout - 8900 Peso (US$2.10). Sky Bikes - 8900 Peso (US$2.10). Spinning Coaster - 9900 Peso (US$2.34). Karting - 9900 Peso (US$2.34). Dinosaurs - 12000 Peso (US$2.84). Mini train - 3900 Peso (US$0.92). Saltarin - 3900 Peso (US$0.92). Aerografia - 3900 Peso (US$0.92). Safari - 4900 Peso (US$1.16). Barco Pirata - 4900 Peso (US$1.16). Golfito - 5900 Peso (US$1.39). Bazuca Ball - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Laser Tag - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Jumping - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). La Nube - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Carros Chocones - 8900 Peso (US$2.10). Cataplum - 9900 Peso (US$2.34). Realidad Virtual - 11900 Peso (US$2.81). Yukids - 11900 Peso (US$2.81) for kid and 3900 Peso (US$0.92) for adult. Arcadian - 2000-5000 Peso (US$0.47-1.18). La Mina - 5000 Peso (US$1.18). Euphoria Trampoline Park - 14000 Peso (US$3.31). Parque de Juegos - 8900 Peso (US$2.10). Zona Aquatica - Superbotes - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). La Granja - Liamas - 4900 Peso (US$1.16). La Granja - 6900 Peso (US$1.63). Pony - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Jumping - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). The Farm - 6900 Peso (US$1.63). Games Park - 8900 Peso (US$2.10). Extreme Inflatables - 9900 Peso (US$2.34). Super Jackpots - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Bazooka Ball - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Bumper Cars - 8900 Peso (US$2.10). Cloud - 7900 Peso (US$1.87). Aircraft - 4500 Peso (US$1.06). Flying Chairs - 4500 Peso (US$1.06). Calls - 4900 Peso (US$1.16). Locker - 2000 Peso (US$0.47) per day per person.
How to go: It is located northeast end of Bogota at Autopista Nte. #224-60 in Bogotá.
Casino Ipanema Santa Fe
Casino
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9 AM to 1 AM. Sunday - 11 AM to 10 PM.
How to go: It is located about 4.8 km from Multiparque Parque de Diversiones towards south at Cl. 185 #45-03 Local 3-065 in Bogotá. 1.8 km west from Calle 182. - Cra. 9a Train station.
Day-2:
Usaquen Train Station
Train Station
On weekends (Saturday, Sunday or Colombian Holiday), the Sabana's tourist train travels on a route with typical food and music. Bogota - Zipaquira - Bogota train price 68,000 Peso (US$16.07) for adult (13-59), 62,000 Peso (US$14.66) for senior age above 60 and child age 3-12. Ticket sale from Sabana Station or Usaquen Station from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Time Schedule: Train starts from Sabana at 8:20 AM. Arrive at Usaquen Station at 9:05 AM. Leave at 9:15 AM and reach at Zipaquira at 10:45 AM. Leave Zipaquira at 3:15 PM. Reach at Usaquen Station at 4:45 PM. Leave Usaquen at 4:50 PM and reach at Sabana Station at 5:35 PM.
Usaquen Flea Market
Flea Market
Visiting Time: Saturday - 11 AM to 7:30 PM. Sunday - 9 AM to 7 PM.
How to go: It is located near Usaquen Park. About 820 meters from Usaquen Train station towards north.
Hacienda Santa Barbara
Mall
This hacienda was originally the home of a wealthy businessman in the city was built around 1847. Now the old house has a modern, red brick building that acts as an annex and they use it as a store, cafe, bar, restaurant and a food court.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 8 PM.
How to go: It is located about 220 meters from Usaquén Flea Market towards south, on the way of Usaquen Train station at Ak. 7 #115-60.
* There are few parks in Usaquen such as Parque El Virrey, Parque de la 93y and Parque del Chicó.
Day-3:
Mirador de la Calera
Observation deck
How to go: It is located in the Usaquen area. Parking Charge may high, so it’s good to go there by bus or taxi. It takes 30 minutes from the Andino Shopping Center.
Day-4:
Monument to the Heroes
Monument
It was built and inaugurated on June 24, 1963 to commemorate the soldiers of the different armies that participated in the independence of the Bolivarian countries.
How to go: It is located about 2.8 km from Av. NQS - Calle 66 Train station towards northeast and 1.4 km from Calle 92. - Cra. 30 Train station towards southwest.
Basilica Menor Nuestra Senora de Lourdes
Church
It is the second largest temple in Bogotá. There was a straw-roofed chapel in this place. The current church was built in 1875-1904. The tubular organ was brought from Germany in 1950.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 7 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 6:30 AM to 7 PM.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Monument to the Heroes towards southwest and 2.1 km southeast from Av. NQS - Calle 66 Train station at Cra. 13 #63-27, Localidad de Chapinero in Bogotá.
* There are few parks you can visit - Quebrada La Vieja, Quebrada las Delicias.
Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park complex
Park Complex
An area of 988 acres equipped with pedestrian paths and small huts for barbecues. Rowing boat on lake.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora de Lourdes towards northwest. By train you can drop off C.c Gran Estación Train station or Av. NQS - Calle 66 Train station.
Parque de los Novios
Park
It is the part of this complex.
How to go: It is located east end of the complex near Av. NQS - Calle 66 Train station.
Parque El Salitre
Park
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 6 PM every day.
How to go: It is located north of Parque El Salitre.
Kid's Museum
Children's Museum
Also called Museo de los Niños.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Friday and Sunday - 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday - 24 hours. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located in Parque El Salitre.
Salitre Mágico
Amusement Park
It has 39 mechanical attractions.
Visiting Time: wednesday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 59900 Peso (US$14.16) for all attraction.
How to go: It is located southwest corner of Parque El Salitre.
Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino
Botanical Garden
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 8 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located northwest of Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park complex.
Maloka Museo Interactivo
Science Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from C.c Gran Estación Train station towards northwest at Cra. 68d #No 24A - 51 in Bogotá.
Day-5:
Bogota La Sabana railway station
Trains Station
It was built on July 20, 1917, replaced the old station built at the end of the 1880s.
On weekends (Saturday, Sunday or Colombian Holiday), the Sabana's tourist train travels on a route with typical food and music. Bogota - Zipaquira - Bogota train price 68,000 Peso (US$16.07) for adult (13-59), 62,000 Peso (US$14.66) for senior age above 60 and child age 3-12. Ticket sale from Sabana Station or Usaquen Station from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Time Schedule: Train starts from Sabana at 8:20 AM. Arrive at Usaquen Station at 9:05 AM. Leave at 9:15 AM and reach at Zipaquira at 10:45 AM. Leave Zipaquira at 3:15 PM. Reach at Usaquen Station at 4:45 PM. Leave Usaquen at 4:50 PM and reach at Sabana Station at 5:35 PM.
How to go: It is located in Los Mártires of Bogota.
Paloquemao Fruit Market
Farmer's Market
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 4:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Sunday - 5 AM to 2 PM.
How to go: It is located about 1.17 km from Estación de la Sabana Train station towards north.
Museo de Memoria de Colombia
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 3 PM.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Paloquemao Fruit Market towards northeast.
Building 317 - Art Museum of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Museum
University-affiliated museum. It exhibits temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Friday - 11 AM to 4 PM. Sunday and Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from Museo de Memoria de Colombia towards north at Ave Cra 30 #45 - 03 in Bogotá.
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum
Museum
Politician Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala (January 23, 1903 – April 9, 1948) lived in this house from the beginning of the 1930s until the day of his murder on April 9, 1948.
The museum exhibits Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Ayala's political and social contributions, as well as daily life. The museum has his personal library, including more than 3,000 books.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from Building 317 Museum towards southwest at Cl. 42 #15-52 in Bogota.
Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera
National Park
The inauguration of the park took place on August 6, 1934 by President Enrique Olaya Herrera. It is located at a height between 2,600-3,150 meters above sea level.
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 1.1 km from Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum towards southeast.
* There is a waterfall "Waterfall Rio Archbishop" in this area.
Day-6:
Cementerio Central
Cemetery
It was opened in 1836.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 4:30 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 1.1 km from Estación de la Sabana Train station towards northeast.
Bavaria Central Park
Park
Very small green space and a nice place to relax. There are large buildings around the place.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Cementerio Central towards northeast.
Museo Nacional de Colombia
National museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Plaza de Toros de Santamaría
Building
Also called Santamaría Bullring is currently used for bullfighting. The stadium holds 14,500 people and was built in 1931. It has also been used for concerts and other cultural activities.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 5 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 150 meters from Museo Nacional de Colombia towards south.
Planetario de Bogotá
Planetarium
The Planetarium was built in 1967, and officially opened on December 22, 1969. Its dome has a 23-meter screen.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 20,350 Peso (US$4.81) for adult. 16,300 Peso (US$3.85) for child and student. 10,200 Peso (US$2.41) for senior or disabled. 60,550 Peso (US$14.31) for family (4 person).
How to go: It is located southwest corner of Plaza de Toros de Santamaría.
National Natural Parks of Colombia
Park
How to go: It is located south side of Planetario de Bogotá.
Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 12 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 12,000 Peso (US$2.84) for adult. 8,000 Peso (US$1.89) for student and teacher.
How to go: It is located southwest side of Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO at Calle 24 #6 – 00 Bogota.
San Alejo Flea Market in Usaquen
Flea Market
First held in 1987. It is famous for antiques in the country.
Visiting Time: Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
How to go: It is located near Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO at Cra. 7 #2470.
Day-7:
Sendero Ecologico San Francisco
Ecological Park
Visiting Time: Saturday and Sunday - 6 AM to 11 AM.
How to go: It is located about 480 meters from Museo Quinta de Bolívar towards east crossing Taquilla Teleférico Monserrate Gondola lift station.
Museo Quinta de Bolívar
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday and holiday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 3,000 Peso (US$0.71) for adult age 18-59. 2,000 Peso (US$0.47) for age 12-17. 1,000 Peso (US$0.24) for child age 5-12.
How to go: It is located about 1.1 km from Bogotá Museum of Modern Art MAMBO towards southeast, and about 2.8 km from Estación de la Sabana Train station towards east at Calle 21 No 4A – 30 Este.
Monserrate
Mountain
It rises to 3,152 meters above the sea level.
How to go: By walk - There is a pedestrian path. It's open From Wedmesdau tp Monday except Tuesday - 5 AM to 1 PM to go up and 5 AM to 4 PM to go down. By Funicular - Monday to Friday - 6:30 AM to 11:45 AM and on Saturday until 4:30 PM. Cost 12,000 Peso (US$2.84) one way and 21,000 Peso (US$4.96) round trip. On Sunday and holiday until 6:30 PM. Cost 6,500 Peso (US$1.54) one way and 12,000 Peso (US$2.84) round trip. Lower station is located about 100 meters from Museo Quinta de Bolívar towards east. By Cable Car - Monday to Saturday - 12 PM to 11:30 PM. Cost 12,000 Peso (US$2.84) for one way and 21,000 Peso (US$4.96) round trip. On Sunday - 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Cost of 6,500 Peso (US$1.54) one way and 12,000 Peso (US$2.84) round trip.
Inside the Premises:
Basilica Sanctuary of Monserrate: The church was built between 1650 and 1657.
Day-8:
International Emerald Museum
Museum
Small museum exhibits emeralds and berylliums dates back more than 30 million years.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 5,000 Peso (US$1.18).
How to go: It is located about 1.34 km from Estación de la Sabana Train station towards east at 16 street # 6 avenue -66, in the city center, Avianca building, 23rd floor.
Santander Park
Park
How to go: City Park is located south side of Avianca building.
Iglesia de San Francisco
Church
It is currently the oldest preserved church in Bogotá. It was built between 1557 and 1566. The extension was built between 1586 and 1611. In 1623 the main altarpiece was built.
The Church was damaged for 1785 earthquake. The tower rebuilt in 1794.
How to to go: It is located south end of Santander Park.
Museo del oro
Gold Museum
The museum exhibits 34,000 gold pieces, each has its historic value.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: 4,000 Peso (US$0.95).
How to go: It is located east side of Santander Park.
Journalists' Park Gabriel García
Park
The park named in honor of journalists, Gabriel García Marquez. There is a Simón Bolívar temple inside the park. It was built by Pietro Cantini between 1882 and 1886 to commemorate the first centenary of the birth of Simón Bolívar. It was inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Rome.
How to go: It is located about 220 meters from Gold Museum towards east.
Museo de la Universidad del Rosario
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 11 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 4 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 12 PM.
How to go: It is located about 150 meters from Gold Museum towards south at Calle 12 C # 6-25.
Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
Square
There is a Chorro de Quevedo (Quevedo's fountain) at this premises. The first fountain was built in 1832 and was destroyed in 1896.
There is a small white chapel called the Hermitage of San Miguel del Principe that was re-built in 1969. Colorful street art can be found on nearby walls.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from Museo de la Universidad del Rosario towards southeast in La Candelaria neighborhood.
La Casa de Poesía Silva
Museum
It was built on May 24, 1986. In the house where the Colombian poet José Asunción Silva used to live. It exhibits his works. It has a library and a bookshop specializing in poetry, a music library, and an auditorium.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM.
How to go: It is located about 210 meters from Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo square towards north at Calle 12c # 3-41.
Day-9:
Guadalupe Hill
Hill
Guadalupe Hill is 3,360-meter high. The first hermitage on this hill was built in 1656, was destroyed by four earthquakes. The present structure was built in 1945. There is a 49-foot statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe was constructed in 1946, which can also be seen from the city. The chapel and road were constructed in 1967.
How to go: You can go by walking trail. Public transport to Guadalupe Hill leaves on Sunday from Carrera 10 with Calle 6 by Choachi bound bus from 7 AM to 4 PM. It’s around 4,000 Peso (US$0.95) one way and get off on the way that leads to the top of the mountain. Then 2 km hike is uphill. There is a small car park and some tourist shops and restaurants. But may remain closed, so bring food and water. Leave the place early.
Laguna El Verjón
Lake
How to go: By public transport Choachi bound bus leaves on Sunday from Carrera 10 and Calle 6 from 7 AM to 4 PM. It’s around 4,000 Peso (US$0.95) one way. Get off just before Choachi at Matarredonda Ecological Park. Then about 3 km hike is uphill towards west.
Day-10:
Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria
Church
It was establish in 1635 and demolished in 1681. The construction of the current temple began on June 27, 1686. The temple was inaugurated in 1703.
The earthquake of June 17, 1826 damaged the church. in 1865, it was converted into a barracks. In 1868, it was used as the headquarters of the School of Engineering of the National University of Colombia. In 1886, it was converted into a Seminary. In 1896, the San José school was reopened in the old cloister.
On August 1, 2003, the comprehensive restoration work began, and ends in November 2004.
How to go: It is located about 380 meters from Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo at Cra 4 #11.
Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango
Library
Public library was founded in 1958. It has over 1.1 million books and seating for 1900 readers.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 8 PM every day.
How to go: It is located west side of Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria church at Cl. 11 #4-14.
Coleccion de Arte del Banco de la Republica
Art Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Saturday and Monday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located in the same building of Coin and bill Production Museum at Cl. 11 #4-93.
Coin and bill Production Museum
Museum
It was founded in 1621. It exhibits Colombian currency.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Saturday and Monday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located north side of Botero Museum at Cl. 11 #4-93.
Botero Museum
Museum
It exhibits Latin America's most important international art collections.
Visiting Time: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located south of Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango at Cl. 11 #4-41.
Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia
Art Museum
It exhibits local and global art from the 16th century to the present.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Saturday and Monday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located north side of Casa Sámano museum at Cl. 11 #4-21.
Bogota Museum - Casa Samano
Art Museum
It exhibits Bogotá's urban and community development, with a focus on architecture.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 60 meters from Botero Museum towards south at Cra. 4 #10-18.
Military Museum of Colombia
Museum
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located west side of Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia at Cl. 10 #4 92.
Santuario Nuestra Senora de El Carmen
Church
In the mid-17th century, the small church of Carmen was built.
In 1863, the monastery was closed and the nuns were expelled. It was invaded by the army and looted, where valuable religious objects and paintings were lost. Shortly after it became a military hospital. After 1890, the government recovered the old monastery. On September 1, 1890, the Salesian College of León XIII of arts and crafts was opened.
On August 22, 1926, the first stone of the temple was laid and construction began. The construction of the temple lasted for 10 years. The April 9, 1948 riots in Bogota, damaged the temple. On August 10 of the same year, the contract for the repair of the church was signed. Recovery was completed on July 16, 1994.
Visiting Time: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM every day.
How to go: It is located about 180 meters from Military Museum of Colombia towards southwest at Cra. 5 #8-36.
Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge
Museum
The building was built at the end of the 17th century. Jorge Miguel Lozano de Peralta (December 13, 1731 - August 11, 1793), first Marquis of San Jorge de Bogota, was a descendant of Spanish and Creole aristocrats, bought the house in 1784. After his death in 1793, the second Marquis de San Jorge and his descendants were its owners for forty-eight years.
The museum exhibits the collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, as well as artifacts from archaeological excavations not only in Colombia, but also in Peru and Ecuador.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 4 PM.
How to go: It is located about 150 meters from Santuario Nuestra Señora de El Carmen towards west at Cra. 6 #7-43.
Templo de San Agustin
Church
Around 1642, the construction of the temple was begins with three naves and the adjoining convent. Consecration completed in 1668.
The church was converted into a military barracks in 1861. In February 1862, during the Battle of San Augustine, the church suffered severe damage in its southern sector, and parts of the documentary archive disappeared. The church was returned to worship in 1867, but the convent continued to be used as a military barracks until 1938.
The demolition of the convent was ordered, which began in April 1940, and was replaced by the Ministry Palace. Church repairs have happened gradually over the decades between 1954 and 1963.
How to go: It is located about 170 meters from Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge towards southwest at Cra. 7 #6C-25.
Casa de Narino
Government Office
The official home and workplace of the President of Colombia.
The house was bought by Don Vicente Nariño in 1754. He lived with his family for approximately 30 years, until Nariño died. On April 9, 1765, the third of the eight children of Vicente Nariño was born, Antonio Nariño y Álvarez, one of the Colombian Independence's national heroes.
On November 16, 1827, an earthquakes left the palace partially destroyed. On October 23, 1885, President Rafael Núñez, purchased the Nariño house in order to convert it into a presidential palace. The presidents stayed there until 1892 and was moved again to the San Carlos Palace. Nariño house was used as headquarters of the War Ministry, the National Archive, and the National University's faculty of Mathematics.
On April 9, 1906, the house was demolished and rebuild the former house and completed on July 20, 1908. Remodeling works done between 1974 and 1978. To move the presidency back to the house took around 10 months between 1979 and 1980.
The Guided Visits service offers all Colombians and foreigners the opportunity to take a free tour of the defined areas of the Casa de Nariño facilities.
Visiting Time: 45 minutes guided tour from Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4 PM. Saturday and holiday - 2:30 PM and 4 PM. Sunday - 3 PM and 4 PM. The changing of the guard can be seen on the tours on Wednesday and Friday at 2:30 PM and Sunday - 3 PM.
Application: It is recommended to fill out the application 15 days in advance. Apply at here
Entry requirements:
* Present 20 minutes before the scheduled time, at the access door of Carrera 8. No. 7-26 with the respective identification document, to comply with the required registration and entry procedures to Casa de Nariño; Likewise, it is requested to carry medical services card or valid certificate.
* Only the people listed in the application will be allowed access to Casa de Nariño.
* The entry of bags, briefcases, backpacks, cell phones, photographic or video cameras is not allowed. There are no lockers to store.
* Senior groups must always be accompanied by a coordinator, nurse or brigade member.
* Access will be restricted to people wearing sportswear such as shorts, shorts, sandals, etc.
* Military Personnel must present themselves in uniform No. 3 (cold weather), or its equivalent in each of the Forces.
* If you bring gifts, messages or letters addressed to the President of the Republic and/or officials of the Presidency, you must deliver them to the Correspondence Office located on 7th Street. No. 6-54 of Bogotá, from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM/ 5:15 PM otherwise your entry is NOT allowed.
* The entry of food, drinks, or animals is not allowed.
How to go: It is located north side of Templo de San Agustin after crossing the road at Cra. 8 #7 - 26.
Observatorio Astronómico Nacional
Observatory
The construction began in the garden of the Botanical Expedition on May 24, 1802. The work was completed on August 20, 1803. It began to make astronomical and meteorological observations from December 1805. In 1848 it became part of the Military College. In 1859 it resumed its activity as an observatory. In February 1862 it was occupied to serve as a fortress. On May 26, 1867, it was suddenly converted into a prison-fortress. From 1882, It was again served as observatory.
From 1920, the Astronomical Observatory entered a stage of total inactivity. Observatory was built in 1952. Currently, the Observatory is at the level of a Department attached to the Faculty of Sciences, Bogota headquarters of the National University of Colombia.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9 AM to 8 PM. Sunday remins closed.
How to go: It is located north side of Casa de Narino.
Palacio Echeverry
Building
How to go: It is located west side of Observatorio Astronómico Nacional at Cra. 7 #8-20.
Day-11:
Plaza de Bolívar
Square
Main square of Bogotá, previously called Plaza Mayor until 1821. There is a statue of Simón Bolívar, sculpted in 1846, which was the first public monument in the city. Bolívar Square was used for circus acts, public markets and bullfights.
The first building on the square, a primitive cathedral, was constructed in 1539. The current building was built in 1823. It is located east side of the square. Capitolio Nacional (or National Capitol) is located on the south, the construction of which began in 1848 and was finished in 1926. It houses both houses of the Congress of Colombia. The Liévano Palace, seat of the mayor of Bogotá, is located on the western side. It was built in 1907. Palace of Justice of Colombia is located on the northern edge. It was built in the 1960s and was destroyed on 6 November 1985. It was rebuilt in 1998.
How to go: It is located about 1.4 km from Estación de la Sabana Train station towards southeast.
Palacio Lievano
Town Hall
This site had several office buildings and residence. They were severely damaged by the earthquake of 1827-28 and was demolished. Juan Manuel Arrubla built a building on this site between 1843 and 1848, known as the 'Galerías Arrubla'. The largest building in Bogotá at that time.
The building was completely destroyed in a fire in 1900. In 1903, the city authorities took the initiative for a new building, which was completed in 1907 at the same location. The city administration acquired all ownership of the palace in 1960.
There are 32 windows on each floor of the facade of the three-storey building.
Opening Time: Monday to Friday - 7 AM to 4:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located west side of Plaza de Bolívar at Cra. 8 #10-65.
Catedral Primada de Colombia
Church
The Spanish conquerors of Bogota Savannah celebrated the first Holy Mass on August 6, 1538, in a modest chapel of mud and straw roofs. In 1553, a cathedral with mud and brick walls was built in the same place as the present cathedral. In 1560, on the eve of the inauguration, the roof of the building collapsed. Nevertheless, on September 11, 1562, Pope Pius VI gave it the title of Cathedral. Twelve years later, on March 12, 1572, stone construction began at the same site. Work was completed in 1590, but construction on four side chapels and three naves were pending. The tower was completed by 1678.
On July 12, 1785, there was a strong earthquake in the city which severely affected the construction, for which it was decided to partially demolish it in 1805. Reconstruction of the cathedral began in February 1807. By 1811, construction work on the interior of the cathedral had been completed. The rest of the work was completed on April 19, 1823.
Inside the Premises:
Chapel del Sagrario: On the south side of the Cathedral is the Chapel del Sagrario, a church built between 1660 and 1689.
Casa del Cabildo Eclesiástico: Between the Cathedral and the Chapel del Sagrario is the Casa del Cabildo Eclesiástico (also known as the City Hall), which is a three-story building built in 1689.
How to go: It is located east side of Plaza de Bolívar at Cra. 7 #11-10.
Museo de la Independencia Casa del Florero
Museum
The Museum of Independence, previously known as the "Museum of July 20" is a musuem with the concepts of independence of Colombia.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Monday reamins closed.
Entry Fee: 3,000 Peso (US$0.71) for adult. 2,000 Peso (US$0.47) for age 12-17. 1,000 Peso (US$0.24) for age 5-11.
How to go: It is located north side of Catedral Primada de Colombia at Cra. 7 #11-28.
Gabriel García Marquez Cultural
Musuem
Indoor-outdoor cultural center with an auditorium, bookstore, cafe and rooftop terrace with great views of the city.
Visiting Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Saturday and Wednesday - 9 AM to 7 PM . Sunday - 10:30 AM to 5 PM.
How to go: It is located about 110 meters from Independence Museum - Casa del Florero towards southeast at Cl. 11 #5-60.
Palacio de San Carlos
Building
The Palace of San Carlos was built by Archdeacon Francisco Porras Mejia, in 1585.
It was occupied by the archdeacon's family until 1605, Then it was sold to Archbishop Bartolomé Lobo Guerrero.
In 1739, the first printing press in the city was established here. In 1767, it became the Royal Library and served as barracks for the Presidential Guard.
The palace was the official residence of the President of Colombia from 1827 to 1908 and from 1954 to 1980. The palace was also the scene of an assassination attempt on Simon Bolivar in 1828. While he was taking a bath, he was attacked by a group of conspirators who tried to kill him, and he covered his body with soap and fled through the window.
In 1937, the properties adjacent to the palace were acquired on the east side. The main entrance has been added to a three-storey building to house the ministry office. The new facade is close to two other historic buildings in Calle del Coliseo, the birthplace of the poet Rafael Pambo and the Christopher Columbus Theater. On 11 August 1975, the San Carlos Palace was declared a National Monument. In 1980 the Palace of San Carlos was converted to house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which it still accommodates today.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 110 meters from Catedral Primada de Colombia towards south at Cl. 10 #5-51.
Teatro de Cristóbal Colón
Theater
The Teatro de Cristóbal Colón (The Christopher Columbus Theater), also known as the "Teatro Colón. The construction started on 5 October 1885 and was inaugurated on 12 October 1892 to commemorate the Discovery of America. In 2007, the theater ranked seventh in a nationwide poll to choose the 7 wonders of Colombia.
How to go: It is located north side of Palacio de San Carlos at Cl. 10 #5-32, La Candelaria.
Museo Colonial
Museum
The Museum is housed in a building which was built around 1604. The Jesuit College opens on September 27, 1604. The foundation of the Colegio Seminario is signed and begins to function on October 18, 1605 and later transferred to Palace of San Carlos. 1622 The Javeriana Academy was founded.
After the Jesuits are expelled on 23 September 1767, the Cloister had multiple uses. it was the Military Barracks, headquarters of the National Museum of Colombia, the National Library and, finally, headquarters of the Museum of Colonial Art since August 6, 1942.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located northwest side of Palacio de San Carlos at Cra. 6 ##9-77.
Museo de Trajes
Ethnographic museum
Stalwart Costume Museum with costume making equipment with colonial, ethnic costumes.
Visiiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located north of Museo Colonial at Cl. 10 ##6-26.
Teatro Municipal
Theater
It was built in 1887.
How to go: It is located south side of National Capitol, which is south end of Plaza de Bolívar.
Museo Santa Clara
Church Museum
The old temple work began in 1629 and was completed in 1647.
It has an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures from the 17th to 20th centuries.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3:30 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 60 meters from Teatro Municipal towards northwest.
Casa de los Comuneros Sede Idct
Museum
How to go: It is located north side of Museo Santa Clara at Cl. 9 #828.
Health Sciences Museum
Museum
How to go: It is located about 140 meters from Casa de los Comuneros Sede Idct towards north at # 44 piso, Tv. 8.
Palace Historical Museum of the National Police
Museum
Visiting time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 60 meters from Health Sciences Museum towards southwest at Cl. 9 #9-27.
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