10:00 AM

Arrive El Dorado Airport

Terminal 1 international arrivals. Uber or taxi to La Candelaria ~COP 25,000 ($6), 40 min depending on traffic.

11:30 AM

Check into hotel in La Candelaria

Historic quarter with colonial architecture, street art, and cafés. Walking distance to major sights.

12:30 PM

Lunch at Andrés Carne de Res D.C.

Iconic Colombian restaurant — grilled meats, arepas, and live atmosphere. Bogotá branch in Zona T. Budget ~COP 50,000 ($12).

2:30 PM

Museo del Oro (Gold Museum)

55,000 gold pieces from pre-Columbian civilizations. One of South America's most important museums. Entry ~COP 5,000 ($1.20). Free on Sundays.

4:30 PM

Museo Botero & La Candelaria walk

Free museum with Botero's signature voluminous art plus Picasso, Monet, and Dalí. Then wander the cobblestone streets and graffiti of La Candelaria.

6:00 PM

Monserrate sunset

Cable car or funicular to 3,152m summit. Panoramic views of the entire city at golden hour. Entry ~COP 23,000 ($6) round trip. Bring a jacket — it's cold at the top.

8:00 PM

Dinner in Zona G

Bogotá's gourmet district. Try Colombian-fusion at Leo Cocina y Cava or Criterion. Budget COP 80,000–120,000 ($20–30) for a special meal.