Bogotá Sightseeing
Explore Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia and discover the most representative places in one of the biggest cities of South America. Learn about the colonial past of the country and the most recent political history of Colombia. Visit La Candelaria, the Botero Museum and appreciate the relics of the Gold Museum. Get the best view of the city from the Monserrate mountain.
Active, Family
Physical Rating: Low
TOTAL DURATION: 6 Hrs.
What’s Included:
– The guidance of a local bilingual expert.
– Private transportation in comfortable cars.
– Travel Insurance.
– Authentic Colombian drinks, snacks and fruit taste (Chicha & Coca Leaf Tea)
– Emerald classification lesson.
– Museums entrances.
– Cable car tickets.
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Hightlights
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Visit the most important historical sites of Bogotá.
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Taste traditional snacks and drinks of the region such as Chicha, coca tea and exotic fruits.
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Learn about Colombian past and modern history and commercialization of emeralds.
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Enjoy the cultural interest places such as the Botero Museum, the Gold Museum, the Simón Bolívar square
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Admire the city from an impressive view at Monserrate mountain.
Itinerary Notes
Starting at 8:00 in the morning explore the most interesting sightseen places of the Colombian capital. The tour begins by taking you through the beautiful colonial-style streets that Bogotá still preserves.
Walk throughout “La Candelaria” the oldest neighborhood in the city. It preserve the cobblestone paths, baroque churches and a diverse architecture that will be the magical scenarios during this city tour. The history of the city begin in 1538 A.C when it was founded by the Spanish. Its original inhabitants the “Muiscas” where in the territory from VI Century A.C. You can find some of their customs, myths and food present still in everyday life in Bogotá.
Between graffiti and Coca (sacred plant for the “Muiscas”) leaf tea cups , learn a little more about the country’s history, last years armed conflict and the commercialization of emeralds.
At the Gold Museum, check out the impressive collection of gold objects from a variety of tribes that inhabited the Colombian territory before the arrival of the Spanish.
Be amazed with the exquisite art exhibitions at the Botero Museum. Learn about the esthetic and story of Fernando Botero the most famous contemporary artist alive.
Watch the most incredible panoramic view of the city from the Monserrate mountain, located on the Eastern hills of the capital city. Its impressive altitud is 3150 meters above sea level. You will ascend to the top using a cable car. Tour the church, viewpoints and discover the special significance that hills have with the Colombian capital.
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