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Museo Botero

A sight in La Candelaria, Bogotá, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Museo Botero in La Candelaria, Bogotá
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Why go

Fernando Botero's donated collection of his own work plus pieces by Picasso, Monet and Dalí.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bogotá, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 shops. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with La Puerta Falsa and La Candelaria.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
La Candelaria
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bogotá, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    La Puerta Falsa

    Tiny cafe near Plaza de Bolívar serving ajiaco, tamales and hot chocolate with cheese since 1816.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Candelaria

    Colonial quarter of cobbled streets, churches and street art around Plaza de Bolívar.

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Museo del Oro

    More than 30,000 pre-Hispanic gold objects, including the Muisca raft linked to the El Dorado legend.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Monserrate

    Mountaintop church at 3,152 m reached by cable car or funicular, with views across the city.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao

    Bogotá's big fresh market, with tropical fruit stalls, flower sellers and lunch counters.

    Shopping · 2.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bogotá Beer Company

    Local craft brewery with pubs across the city, pouring its own ales and stouts.

    Drinks · 8.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Museo Botero is a stop on our Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Bogotá run from 18°C in November to 20°C in February; April is usually the wettest month. For Museo Botero itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Bogotá from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bogotá weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Cl. 11 #4-41, Bogotá, Colombia
Coordinates
4.59670, -74.07335
Destination
Bogotá, Colombia
Website
banrepcultural.org

Museo Botero: quick answers

How much time do you need at Museo Botero?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Museo Botero. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Museo Botero?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Free entry; pair with the adjoining Banco de la República art museum.

Is Museo Botero free?

Yes, we list Museo Botero as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Museo Botero?

Museo Botero is at Cl. 11 #4-41, Bogotá, Colombia, in La Candelaria. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Museo Botero?

Museo Botero appears on Colombia: Coffee to Caribbean, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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