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Museum to learn about Colombia
Name of place📝: National Museum of Colombia 🇨🇴
Address📍: Cra. 7 #N. 28-66, Bogotá, Colombia
Tickets 🎟️: about €9 per person
Opening hours 🕰️: 09:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday
What’s special ✨: the best place to learn about the country’s history and culture and how it was influenced by Spanish colonisation. There are over 20000 exhibits in the museum and the variety of themes is great.
#bogota #colombia #nationalmuseum #latinamerica #museum
Learn about the stories of Colombia 🇨🇴
Name of place📝: Museo Nacional de Colombia (National Museum of Colombia)
Address 📍: Cra. 7 #N. 28-66, Bogotá, Colombia
Opening hours 🕰️: 0900-17:00, Tuesday to Sunday. It does not open on Monday.
Tickets 🎟️: for this museum, walk-in purchase is available. Some other museums require online reservation in advance so always check the ticketing of your destinations.
About the museum: from famous people in Colombia to its great discoveries and exports to the world, there are various themes about the history and stories of Colombia.
#Bogota #Latino #Colombia #NationalMuseum #history #culture
Gabriel Garcia Market in Colombia 🇨🇴
Name of place📝: Gabriel Garcia Market (Marquet) Cultural Central
Address📍: Cl. 11 #5-60, Bogotá, Colombia
Opening hours 🕰️: generally 09:00-18:00 but depending on the mood of the owners as well 🤣. Street stalls are not opened when it’s raining or a day after big parties. Sunday it opens later and closes sooner, sometime arrive 11:00-17:00.
What’s special ✨: a lot of local artisans on the street selling hand-made jewellery and arts, homemade food and drinks. There are also alpacas🦙 for you to ride and take pictures with.
#bogota #Colombia #latinamerica #StreetMatket #Latino #Artisans
National Museum of Colombia 🇨🇴
Name in local language (Castellano)📝: Museo Nacional de Colombia
Address📍: Cra. 7 #N. 28-66, Bogotá, Colombia
Opening hours 🕰️: 09:00-17:00 Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday
What’s special ✨:
If you want to know more about the history of Colombia, this is the right place for you. From 16th century to modern day - from the daily food of local people to their entertainments and evolution of coins. It is a live encyclopaedia of the country:
#bogota #colombia #nationalmuseum #museum #capital #latinamerica
Famous Colombian painter Botero’s Museum
Name📝: Museo de Botero (Fernando Botero)
Address📍: Cl.11 #4-41 Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴
What’s special ✨: the style of the photo may look familiar to many, but how many actually know the painter is Fernando Botero - one of the most (if not the most) famous painters in Colombia.
Botero’s clout extends far beyond Latin America. His paintings are very popular in Asia as well and were exhibited in Tokyo before. One may also his counterfeit paintings in certain street markets in Asia - a symbol of his significance!
#BoteroMuseum #FernandoBotero #bogota #colombia #art #paintings #museum
Stunning church inside a salt mine!
Country 🗺️: Colombia 🇨🇴
Name📝: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
Address📍: Parque De La Sal, Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Opening hours 🕰️: 0900-1800 Monday to Sunday
Famous for✨ its unique location - deep under a mine! The church is over 100 metre down the mine. You need to wear a helmet all the way and there are stops for you to check if you feel fine.
There are many large crosses and statues of Jesus and angels inside the church, with lighting of different colours to highlight the beauty of different parts. Really amazing experience!
#ChurchInAMine #colombia #bogota #church #latinamerica
Colombia's Salt Cathedral" 🗿🧐🇨🇴
📍 Address: Zipaquira, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Located just 48 kilometers north of Bogota, the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is a unique and stunning underground cathedral built within the tunnels of a salt mine.
🌟 Highlights: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is an engineering marvel and a cultural gem. Visitors can explore the winding tunnels of the salt mine and marvel at the beautiful sculptures and religious murals that decorate the walls of the underground cathedral. The experience is both educational and awe-inspiring.
👍🏻 Rating: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Bogota or the surrounding area. It's a unique and unforgettable experience that should not be missed.
👉🏻 Motivation: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the Colombian people. It's a beautiful and spiritual place that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the history and culture of this incredible country. So come and explore the wonders of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira for yourself! ⛪🙏🔮
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Discovering the Heart of Bogota 💗🇨🇴
📍 Address: La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia
🌟 Highlights:
Stroll through the charming streets and admire the colonial architecture
Try the traditional chicha drink
Marvel at the vibrant and colorful street art and graffiti
Visit the historic landmarks such as the Plaza de Bolivar and the Gold Museum
Be cautious and keep an eye on your belongings as the area can be a bit unsafe at times
Don't miss out on the unique and vibrant atmosphere of La Candelaria when you visit Bogota! 🇨🇴
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Our Lady of Carmen, Bogotá 🇨🇴
📍 Our Lady of Carmen, Bogotá 🇨🇴
📍 Located in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia, the Church of Our Lady of Carmen stands out with its distinctive Gothic style amidst the city's Spanish colonial architecture. Its unique striped facade captures the eye and defines its uniqueness. 🏰⛪ #Bogota #OurLadyOfCarmen #Colombia
📍 Striped Beauty of Siena 🇮🇹
📍 In Siena, Italy, the Siena Cathedral is celebrated for its striking striped marble facades and exquisite Gothic architecture. The cathedral's mosaic floors are meticulously crafted, depicting biblical scenes and fables, enchanting visitors with their intricate details. 🏰⛪ #Siena #SienaCathedral #Italy
One of the most famous bars in Colombia
Name 📝: Andres Carne de Res
City 🗺️ : Chia
Address📍: Cl. 3 #N° 11A - 56, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia
What’s special ✨ the photos don’t do the bar justice in any way! It is way more enchanting and magnificent in real life.
There are thousands of candles 🕯️, many paintings of famous Colombians 🎨, excellent Latino music 🎶, wide selection of wines and alcohol, very friendly people to invite you to dance and they will even crown you with an actual 👑 if you dance well! Amazing cultural experience for someone from Asia!
#colombia #Bogota #bar #latinamerica
Gold Museum in Bogota 🤑
Name📝: Museo de Oro
Address📍: Cra. 6 #15-88, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
What’s special ✨: the majority of the Colombian population is not rich, that’s why it was a surprise to see a museum of gold in this country - turns out a lot of gold and gold products were discovered in the soil of Colombia across many years.
It shows the history and variety of the discoveries and there are real ones for everyone to see as shown in the photos 🤩
#Bogota #latinamerica #Colombia #museum #goldmuseum
#tripaway Latin America has so much to offer! Colombia is not the exception! a beautiful country with beautiful people! Bogota, it’s capital city is just beautiful! It has a cold but comfortable weather all year long because of its location! go to the Simon Bolivar square to admire the most beautiful colonial architecture! #bogota #colombia
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