# Bogotá with a day in Zipaquirá

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/south-america/single-base-plus-day-trip/bogota-with-a-day-in-zipaquira-z0456/>)

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- Region: South America
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 7
- Interests: Arts & Theatre, History, Design, Food & Drink, Nature

## Route and nights

- Bogotá · 7 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Bogotá

- 14:30 to 15:20 · Check in or drop bags · Hotel de la Opera, Bogotá. Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.
- 15:40 to 16:45 · Take a short flat walk near Plaza de Bolívar · Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá
- 17:00 to 18:00 · See the nearby civic facades and return at an easy pace · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:15 to 19:40 · Dinner near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 2 · Bogotá

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 10:00 to 12:25 · Visit the Gold Museum · Museo del Oro, Bogotá. Check opening days and choose exhibits on regional metals and techniques.
- 12:35 to 13:45 · Lunch in the center · Centro, Bogotá
- 14:00 to 15:55 · Explore the Botero Museum and courtyard · Museo Botero, Bogotá. Verify its opening days separately from the Gold Museum.
- 16:10 to 17:00 · Walk an open section of La Candelaria · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 3 · Bogotá

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 09:45 to 11:10 · Walk Plaza de Bolívar and view the civic facades · Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá. Keep the pace easy at altitude. Follow public access rules around government buildings.
- 11:25 to 12:30 · Walk the public streets toward Chorro de Quevedo · Chorro de Quevedo, Bogotá
- 12:40 to 13:50 · Lunch in La Candelaria · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 14:05 to 15:40 · Choose the Museo de Bogotá or a short street route · Museo de Bogotá, Bogotá. Check current sites and opening days before choosing an interior.
- 16:00 to 17:00 · Take an indoor café break or short walk · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 4 · Zipaquirá

- 07:45 to 08:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 08:35 to 10:40 · Travel to Zipaquirá · Zipaquirá, Colombia. Check road conditions or current transit connections and leave extra time for traffic.
- 10:50 to 12:50 · Visit the Salt Cathedral using a confirmed entry · Catedral de Sal de Zipaquirá. Check the entrance and walk requirements. Pace yourself at altitude and choose the town center instead if the underground route is unsuitable.
- 13:05 to 14:15 · Lunch near the main square · Plaza de los Comuneros, Zipaquirá
- 14:25 to 15:25 · Walk the historic center · Zipaquirá, Colombia
- 15:35 to 17:50 · Return to Bogotá · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:20 to 19:40 · Dinner near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 5 · Bogotá

- 08:30 to 09:10 · Breakfast near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 09:20 to 10:05 · Travel to Paloquemao Market · Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, Bogotá. Allow for cross-town traffic and verify opening hours.
- 10:10 to 11:50 · Explore open produce and flower aisles · Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao, Bogotá
- 12:00 to 13:20 · Choose a market or neighborhood lunch · Paloquemao, Bogotá
- 13:35 to 14:30 · Return toward the center · Centro, Bogotá
- 15:00 to 16:35 · Choose a short plaza or museum stop near your hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in La Candelaria · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 6 · Bogotá

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast in La Candelaria · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 09:25 to 10:10 · Travel to the Monserrate lower station · Monserrate, Bogotá. Verify current weather, station access, and cable car or funicular operations.
- 10:15 to 12:30 · Visit the viewpoint if conditions suit · Cerro de Monserrate, Bogotá. Choose the cable car or funicular if operating. Keep an easy pace at altitude and use a downtown museum if the weather or elevation does not suit.
- 12:40 to 13:45 · Lunch near the viewpoint or after returning downtown · Bogotá, Colombia
- 14:00 to 15:20 · Return to La Candelaria · La Candelaria, Bogotá. Allow time for queues and the last ground transfer.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a short walk or hotel break · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 7 · Bogotá

- 09:00 to 09:45 · Breakfast near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 10:00 to 11:30 · Choose a short civic district walk · Centro, Bogotá
- 11:45 to 13:00 · Lunch near Parque de la Independencia · Parque de la Independencia, Bogotá
- 13:15 to 15:20 · Visit the National Museum if open or move a missed museum here · Museo Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. Check operating days and select one exhibition.
- 15:35 to 16:50 · Return near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · La Candelaria, Bogotá
Overnight: [Hotel de la Opera](<https://www.hotels.com/ho240824/hotel-de-la-opera-bogota-colombia/>) · Bogotá

### Day 8 · Bogotá

- 08:30 to 09:20 · Breakfast near the hotel · Hotel de la Opera, Bogotá
- 09:30 to 10:10 · Take a short final civic-square walk · Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá. Skip this if your departure is early.
- 10:20 to 10:50 · Check out and collect bags · Hotel de la Opera, Bogotá. Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.