How many days · Bogotá · Colombia
How many days do you need in Bogotá?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Bogotá, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers La Candelaria, the Museo del Oro, the Museo Botero and Monserrate. Four days adds Usaquén, the north's restaurants and a day trip to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral or Lake Guatavita; a week allows an overnight in Villa de Leyva.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 5
- Daylight
- 11.8 h (Dec) to 12.4 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Museo del Oro, Monserrate, Plaza de Bolívar and Museo Botero |
| 2 days | Good | Museo Botero, La Candelaria street art and Chorro de Quevedo |
| 3 days | Good | Museo Nacional de Colombia, Quinta de Bolívar and Iglesia de San Francisco |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Bogotá add up to roughly 17–22 hours of visiting time — about 2–3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Museo del Oro (2–3 hours), Monserrate (2–3 hours) and La Candelaria street art (2–3 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Museo del Oro | 2–3 hours | La Candelaria |
| Monserrate | 2–3 hours | Cerros Orientales |
| Plaza de Bolívar | 30 minutes | La Candelaria |
| Museo Botero | 1.5–2 hours | La Candelaria |
| La Candelaria street art | 2–3 hours | La Candelaria |
| Chorro de Quevedo | 45 minutes | La Candelaria |
| Museo Nacional de Colombia | 2 hours | La Macarena |
| Quinta de Bolívar | 1 hour | La Candelaria |
| Iglesia de San Francisco | 20 minutes | La Candelaria |
| Teatro Colón | 1 hour | La Candelaria |
| Usaquén Sunday flea market | 2–3 hours | Usaquén |
| Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao | 1.5–2 hours | Paloquemao |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on Museo del Oro and Monserrate |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Museo del Oro |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 11.8 hours of daylight) than in June (about 12.4 hours). Daylight varies little through the year, so plan by weather instead.
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Combining Bogotá with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Bogotá?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two days covers La Candelaria, the Museo del Oro, the Museo Botero and Monserrate. Four days adds Usaquén, the north's restaurants and a day trip to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral or Lake Guatavita; a week allows an overnight in Villa de Leyva.
+Is a week too long in Bogotá?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita.