3-Day Bogota Itinerary
A 3-day Bogota itinerary covering La Candelaria street art, Museo del Oro, Cerro de Monserrate, Chapinero food scene, and Usaquén markets. With 2026 prices.
La Candelaria & Monserrate
Colonial heart, murals, and the best view in the city 8km
Graffiti Walking Tour
Start with the free Bogota Graffiti Tour (tip-based). Covers the major murals of La Candelaria — you'll learn why Bogota's street art scene is one of the best in the world. The guides are actual artists.
Museo del Oro (Gold Museum)
The largest gold museum in the world. 55,000+ pre-Colombian gold artifacts. The dark room on the top floor — where they light up the gold collection — is genuinely breathtaking.
Museo Botero
Free museum featuring Fernando Botero's signature voluminous figures, plus works by Picasso, Dalí, and Monet that Botero donated to Colombia. Small but excellent.
Cerro de Monserrate
Take the funicular or teleférico to 3,152m for a panoramic view of the entire city. There's a church at the top and a few restaurants. Go before sunset — the city lighting up is spectacular.
Where to Eat
La Puerta Falsa
Chocolate completo con almojábana
💡 Oldest restaurant in Bogota (since 1816). Tiny — go before 8:30am.
~$5
La Candelaria street vendors
Empanadas + jugo de lulo
~$2
Andrés DC
Bandeja paisa or lomo al trapo
💡 The smaller sibling of Andrés Carne de Res. Loud, festive, and touristy — embrace the chaos or pick somewhere quieter. Reserve for Friday/Saturday.
~$20
Chapinero & La Macarena
Coffee, food, and Bogota's most progressive neighborhoods 6km
Azahar Coffee
Third-wave Colombian coffee at its source. Single-origin brews from their own farms. The pour-over flight is excellent — try the Huila and Nariño side by side.
Mercado de Paloquemao
The largest market in Bogota. Mountains of tropical fruit you've never seen — try lulo, guanábana, and uchuva. The flower section is overwhelming. This is where locals shop.
Museo Nacional
Colombia's oldest and largest museum, housed in a former prison. Covers pre-Colombian history through modern art. The architecture alone is worth the visit.
La Macarena Food Walk
Wander the streets of La Macarena — Bogota's bohemian foodie neighborhood. Independent cafes, small galleries, and restaurants run by young Colombian chefs. Less touristy than La Candelaria.
Where to Eat
Azahar Coffee
Pour-over flight + pan de bono
~$5
Mercado de Paloquemao
Ajiaco (Bogota's signature chicken-potato soup)
💡 Stall on the second floor. Point at what the locals are eating.
~$4
Mini-Mal
Modern Colombian tasting menu
💡 One of the best restaurants in Bogota. Reserve ahead.
~$20
Usaquén & Farewell
Markets, brunch, and last-minute shopping 5km
Usaquén Flea Market
Sunday-only open-air market in the cobblestoned streets of Usaquén. Handmade jewelry, mochilas (woven bags), leather goods, and street food. The best souvenir shopping in Bogota.
Parque 93
A leafy park in Bogota's upscale north. Great for people-watching, surrounded by restaurants and cafes. A good contrast to La Candelaria — this is modern, affluent Bogota.
Centro Comercial Hacienda Santa Bárbara
A colonial hacienda converted into a shopping center. Beautiful architecture — worth a walk through even if you don't buy anything. Good emerald shops if you're in the market.
Ciclovia (if Sunday)
If it's Sunday, 120km of Bogota's roads close to cars for cyclists, joggers, and walkers. Rent a bike and join the 2 million bogotanos who do this every week. One of the best urban experiences in the world.
Where to Eat
Masa
Brunch — eggs with hogao and arepa
~$8
Usaquén street food
Choripán + mazorca (grilled corn)
~$3
Criterion
French-Colombian fine dining
💡 Splurge-worthy farewell dinner. Dress code is smart casual.
~$29
3-Day Budget Summary
Budget
$87
360.000 COP
Mid-Range
$252
1.050.000 COP
Comfort
$504
2.100.000 COP
Total for 3 days · Includes accommodation, food, transport, and activities