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Bogota for free

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Bogota for free
There are plenty of low-cost or free attractions in Bogota.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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La Catedral Primada
La Catedral Primada

Located in Bolivar Square, this is the largest cathedral in Colombia and one of the largest in South America. It's a magnificent example of neoclassical architecture and is filled with colonial paintings and ornate decorations.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: <1 hour
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Museo Nacional
Museo Nacional

Colombia's oldest museum holds a vast collection of archeological artifacts, as well as modern art. The building itself is interesting—it's a former prison and many of the galleries are inside former prison cells.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis
Jardin Botanico Jose Celestino Mutis

A massive and well-maintained botanical garden with a variety of different areas, including an exhibit of 5,000 indigenous orchids.

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Iglesia de San Francisco
Iglesia de San Francisco

Built in 1556, Bogota's oldest surviving church has a beautiful ornate interior.

Fee: No
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Plaza de Bolivar
Plaza de Bolivar

Famous square marking a historic turning point in Colombia's colonial past.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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