Iglesia de Santo Domingo (Plaza de Santo Domingo, Cartagena) – originally built at Cartagena’s Plaza de los Coches in 1539 (which was burnt later and rebuilt at its present location), this is reputedly the oldest church in the city. This is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Cartagena. Inside it one can find […]
Hacienda Nápoles (Puerto Triunfo, Antioquia) – for those fascinated with Colombia’s infamous history as being a one-time epicenter of the international narcotics trade, this is a ‘must see” destination: the former residence of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar (who once headed the Medellín Cartel). Located six hours (via car) northwest of Bogotá, this estate’s entrance […]
Convento de la Popa (Calle 37, Cartagena) – this convent is located at a rather dramatic spot: at the highest point of the city of Cartagena (150 meters above sea level). Founded by Augustine priests in 1607, its official name is Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. It has one of the most beautiful […]
Las Bovedas (Calle Zerrezuela, Cartagena) – originally built as a network of 23 dungeons (within 15-meter thick city walls) during the Spanish colonial period (18th century), this structure (which once stored munitions and provisions) now house touristy craft and souvenir shops. This has become a popular stop for cruise ship tourists.
Maloka Museum (Carrera 68D #24A-51, esq. Calle 24C, Bogota) – this is an interactive museum, where visitors can interact with a variety of exhibits that explore scientific & technological topics. There are sections dedicated to demonstrating how current high tech items like PCs and cell phones work, modules of the city of Bogotá that can […]
Museo Botero (Calle 11 #4-41, Bogota) – this museum, managed by the country’s Banco de la Republica, contains 123 artworks (paintings, drawings and sculptures) made by the famed Colombian artist Fernando Botero, along with 85 artworks from other prominent artists (from Marc Chagall to Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Gustav Klimt, and Fernand Leger, among others). […]
Museo de los Niños (Calle 63, esq. Carrera 60, Parque Simón Bolívar, Bogotá) – this museum encourages curiosity and creativity through exhibits and interactive displays that lead children to learn more about science, discovery and the world around them. Certain spaces within the museum are divided based on age-appropriateness, with some exhibits designated only for […]
Museo Nacional (Carrera 7 #28-66, Bogotá) – located within a one-time prison, visitors to this museum (the oldest in Colombia) have the opportunity to see artifacts from various historic periods – from the pre-Columbian era to the Spanish colonial period, as well as more recent times. Such artifacts include photos, maps, paintings, documents and weapons. […]
Planetario de Bogotá (Calle 26 # 5-93, Bogotá): ubicado cerca del Parque La Independencia y la Plaza de Toros Santamaria, este planetario se inauguró en 1969 (inspirado por las misiones Apollo a la Luna en ese momento). El planetario incluye un teatro de estrellas, un centro cultural y un museo interactivo para escolares. Un gran […]
Museo de Oro (Parque de Santander, Carrera 5 esq. Calle 16, Bogotá) – this museum houses over 34,000 gold pieces that go as far back as the pre-Columbian era. It is reputed to be the most important museum in the world. Admission: COP$3000 (Tuesday-Saturday), free on Sundays; closed on Mondays. Free for children under […]