We spent a day with a private guide exploring some of Bogota's most iconic destinations, including Monserrate, the Gold Museum, and the Botero Museum.
First, we rode a funicular to the stunning mountain peak of
Monserrate, which overlooks the sprawling city of Bogota at more than
9,000 feet.
A major pilgrimage site, Monserrate features an outdoor walk
along the Stations of the Cross (Jesus’ journey to his crucifixion) to a
neo-Gothic church called the Sanctuary of the Fallen Lord.
We enjoyed the panoramic views of the city, stopped at the
tourist kiosks to shop, and tried some coca tea before heading back down the
mountain to Bogota and the Gold Museum, which contains the largest collection
of pre-Hispanic goldwork in the world.
We then strolled through the Candelaria neighborhood of
Bogota, including Simon Bolivar Square, and the Botero Museum, a free museum
that features works of art by Fernando Botero, Picasso, Dali, Monet, Renoir, and
others.
We took a tour through GetYourGuide to see all these places, and the cost was very reasonable, especially for seniors.
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