Bogota itinerary: 1 to 3 days
Plans for one to three days in Bogota, day by day: the Casa de Moneda, Bolivar Square, the Cathedral and Monserrate first, then Museo Botero, the Chorro de Quevedo, the Capitolio and the Gold Museum, and Quinta de Bolivar, the Planetarium, the Botanical Garden and Maloka as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Bogota in 1 day
Day 1
Casa de Moneda de Colombia
Currency museum in the old colonial mint in La Candelaria, founded in 1621, with coins, banknotes and minting machinery.
Bolívar Square
The main square of the historic centre, ringed by the cathedral, the Capitolio, the Palace of Justice and the mayor's office.
Bogotá Cathedral
Large neoclassical cathedral on Bolívar Square, completed in 1823, with a spacious interior and many side chapels.
Monserrate
Mountain above the city topped by a pilgrimage church, reached by cable car or funicular, with wide views over Bogota.
Bogota in 2 days
Day 1
Casa de Moneda de Colombia
Currency museum in the old colonial mint in La Candelaria, founded in 1621, with coins, banknotes and minting machinery.
Bolívar Square
The main square of the historic centre, ringed by the cathedral, the Capitolio, the Palace of Justice and the mayor's office.
Bogotá Cathedral
Large neoclassical cathedral on Bolívar Square, completed in 1823, with a spacious interior and many side chapels.
Museo Botero
Museum in La Candelaria with the full-bodied figures of Fernando Botero and works he donated by Picasso, Monet and others.
Chorro de Quevedo
Small plaza in La Candelaria, traditionally seen as the place where Bogotá was founded in 1538, with a chapel and street performers.
Monserrate
Mountain above the city topped by a pilgrimage church, reached by cable car or funicular, with wide views over Bogota.
Day 2
Capitolio Nacional
Neoclassical seat of Congress on the south side of Bolívar Square, with courtyards and halls; open for visits on weekdays.
Gold Museum, Bogotá
The Museo del Oro, holding one of the world's largest collections of pre-Hispanic gold work, with thousands of pieces from Colombian cultures.
Quinta de Bolívar
Colonial country house on the slopes above the centre where Simón Bolívar lived, with period rooms and a garden.
Planetarium of Bogotá
Planetarium and cultural centre near Parque de la Independencia, with a dome theatre for astronomy shows and a small museum.
Bogota in 3 days
Day 1
Capitolio Nacional
Neoclassical seat of Congress on the south side of Bolívar Square, with courtyards and halls; open for visits on weekdays.
Bolívar Square
The main square of the historic centre, ringed by the cathedral, the Capitolio, the Palace of Justice and the mayor's office.
Bogotá Cathedral
Large neoclassical cathedral on Bolívar Square, completed in 1823, with a spacious interior and many side chapels.
Museo Botero
Museum in La Candelaria with the full-bodied figures of Fernando Botero and works he donated by Picasso, Monet and others.
Chorro de Quevedo
Small plaza in La Candelaria, traditionally seen as the place where Bogotá was founded in 1538, with a chapel and street performers.
Monserrate
Mountain above the city topped by a pilgrimage church, reached by cable car or funicular, with wide views over Bogota.
Day 2
Casa de Moneda de Colombia
Currency museum in the old colonial mint in La Candelaria, founded in 1621, with coins, banknotes and minting machinery.
Gold Museum, Bogotá
The Museo del Oro, holding one of the world's largest collections of pre-Hispanic gold work, with thousands of pieces from Colombian cultures.
Quinta de Bolívar
Colonial country house on the slopes above the centre where Simón Bolívar lived, with period rooms and a garden.
Planetarium of Bogotá
Planetarium and cultural centre near Parque de la Independencia, with a dome theatre for astronomy shows and a small museum.
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum
Small house museum in Teusaquillo about the liberal leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, whose 1948 killing set off the Bogotazo riots.
Day 3
Children's Museum of Bogotá
Hands-on museum for children in the north of the city, with playful exhibits on science, the body and daily life.
Bogotá Botanical Garden
Colombia's largest botanical garden, named for José Celestino Mutis, with greenhouses, Andean plant collections and lawns in the north-west of the city.
Maloka Museum
Interactive science museum in western Bogota with hands-on exhibits, a dome cinema and a planetarium-style show.
Watch: Bogota
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Bogota
Bogota has a mild, cool climate all year because of its altitude, with pleasant days and chilly nights. December to March and July to August are the driest months, while April to May and October to November bring the heaviest rain. Clear mornings give the best views from Monserrate. Holidays such as Holy Week and Christmas fill the historic centre with local visitors.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Bogota on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Bogota on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Bogota on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Bogota with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Colombia from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Bogota with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Bogota
- Monserrate sits at about 3,100 metres; reach it by cable car or funicular, go on a clear morning and take it slowly if the altitude is new to you.
- Bogota is high and cool, so carry a light jacket and an umbrella even on sunny mornings.
- Many museums, including the Gold Museum, are closed on Mondays, and some close on other days; check opening days before fixing a plan.
- The Gold Museum is easiest to enjoy early, before school groups and weekend crowds arrive.
- Use official taxis or ride-hailing apps rather than hailing cars on the street, and keep phones and bags out of sight in the historic centre.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Bogotá Botanical Garden: Philipp Weigell, CC BY 3.0
- Bogotá Cathedral: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bolívar Square: Peter Angritt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capitolio Nacional: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa de Moneda de Colombia: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY 3.0
- Children's Museum of Bogotá: User:Julleras, Public domain
- Chorro de Quevedo: Frank Ballesteros, CC BY 2.5
- Gold Museum, Bogotá: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum: Proyecto Nacion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maloka Museum: User:Pascaweb, CC BY 2.5
- Monserrate: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museo Botero: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Planetarium of Bogotá: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Quinta de Bolívar: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0
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