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Bogota Colombia Travel Itinerary 1 Day
This 1-day Bogotá itinerary covers the main attractions and experiences of the destination. Below: full day-by-day plan, route map, and practical notes. We build longer or custom-length trips on request.
Good for: travelers who want a focused Bogotá stay with hand-picked hotels and a private guide.
Bogota Colombia Trip Summary
Day 1 – Bogota
Planned Places
Bogota
Bogotá is Colombia’s capital and has over 10 million inhabitants. It is Colombia’s political, economic, cultural, and tourist center, accounting for most of the national GDP. It is the third-highest capital city in South America as it sits on over 2.600 meters (8.600 feet) above sea level. With average temperatures of 7°C – 20°C (45°F – 60°F), the climate varies between cold to temperate. Bogotá has an area of 1.775 km2 (685 Square miles), which is more than twice the size of Singapore. It was founded in 1.538 by the Spaniards but was already inhabited by the Pre-Muiscas. Most of the tourist attractions are in the historic center “La Candelaria”. The city’s wide cultural offer represented in museums, theaters and libraries has granted it the name of “the South American Athens”. Some important places to visit in Bogotá are Monserrate Monastery, Gold and Botero Museums, “Paloquemao” and “La Perseverancia” food markets.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Bogota
Arrival to Bogota
You will be picked up at the airport in Bogota and driven to your hotel.
The bilingual guide will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport.
Cacao Experience
Today you will dive into the world of cacao. In a 90 minutes workshop, located near El Chorro de Quevedo, you will have a sensory experience of 100% Colombian cacao. Cacao has been cultivated for years and thanks to the producers of different regions of Colombia, cacao has managed to re-emerge as an alternative and diversification of agricultural products. Colombian cacao is recognized worldwide as the best smelling cacao in the world.
Accommodation
Here you will find the best hotel recommendations in Bogota.
Very Important Info to Know Visiting Colombia
Tips & Tricks for travelers visiting Colombia
Medical advice and recommendations for travelers visiting Colombia
Climate and weather overview for Colombia
Related Itineraries
Need a different length or focus? Browse other Pelecanus itineraries:
- Longer Bogotá trips: 2 days · 3 days · 4 days
- Try another destination: Medellín 1d · Cartagena 1d · Cali 1d · Coffee Triangle 1d · Santa Marta 1d
Want a custom length? Tell us your dates and we’ll build it.
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Colombia's capital at 2,640m in the Eastern Andes. Best season: Dec-Feb. Fly into El Dorado (BOG) — Latin America's most connected airport (97 international destinations). Signature experiences: Monserrate cable car, La Candelaria district, Museo del Oro, Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral day trip.
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