玻利瓦尔金塔故居博物馆

GringoAlto2000

Located in the City center, this is a great place to just chill out after a visit to either Montserrat or the Gold museum.Historical and surround by lush flora. I took many photos there, just right to remember.

mlgb

I especially enjoyed the gardens (but note that the walkways are cobbled and uneven). Even a few interesting birds (masked flowerpiercer, Great thrush, a hummingbird, and House Wrens. There are some signs with both English and Spanish explanations. I probably should have rented the audio set!You can get here from the Las Aguas Transmilenio, not a long walk at all and seems safe during the day (the pot smokers are to the left up the hill, stick to the right). If you go down Calle 19A at the corner of KR 4E is a pink building which is a good restaurant for lunch (Mexican-ish).

Torte_Sue

This house museum is very near Montseratte. It is just a couple of blocks from the base of the funicular, although you have to walk a couple of blocks around the back, including down a steep hill. Admission is very inexpensive and free for those over 60. We paid just a couple dollars for the English audio phones, which greatly enhanced the visit. The narration covered the history of the home, as well as a lot of information on Boliver, the Liberator, especially his time in this home.The house has been meticulously restored and contains many original Boliver pieces. The gardens are lovely.The home was unique for us?

islandtravelguy

Somewhat small museum, but lovely furnishings and a garden surrounding it all. No English explanation, but a visual feast.

N4375YYalis

We bumped into the Quinta de Bolivar as we explored the area after visiting Mount Monseratte. Entrance was 3,000 pesos and walking around la Quinta had shades of visiting Monticello, but not quite as extravagant. There was some history about Bolivar, his day to day life and his influences, as well as his gardens.

JCarollo1966

My 18 year old son and I stopped by here after visiting Mount Monserratte. We both enjoyed it thoroughly. It is very inexpensive to visit this former home of Colombia's liberator, Simon Bolivar. The cost was only 3000 COP$ and the audio set was only an additional 1000 COP$. RENT THE AUDIO SET - IT IS WELL WORTH IT. It is available in English and is full of great information. There are numbered stations throughout the property and the audio tour takes you from station 1 on to Station 13. I now know what an incredible individual Bolivar was and I have this museum to thank for it. And, besides, how could you not visit the former home of the George Washington of Colombia? Very easy to get to. Ask for directions to the teleferico/funicular for Mt. Monserratte and on your way to the funicular you will pass the mansion on your right just before the top of the hill which is where the entrance to the funicular is located. Allow yourself about 2 hours for this site. Have a light sweater or something handy because there is a lot of shade at the house and it can get a bit chilly (plus, the altitude is a bit higher there than down in the center of the city).

scphil21

The 5* is for the gardens of the property, which are an amazing display of flora. Bromeliads sprout from the branches of walnut trees. All kinds of fuchsia and brugmansias and roses and camellias and more bloom in a cacophony of color in this temperate rain forest. I have never seen anything quite like it in my travels. Watch your step as the narrow walkways can get slick in the dampness. As a museum it would only get 2*. The exhibits are minimal and poorly explained. Still, if you are into plants this is a must visit in Bogota.

Brad_K_NY_NM

Even though my Spanish is decent, I got nothing from this museum. It is poorly organized, quite confusing, and I couldn't determine what was important to see. Apparently their declaration of independence is in there - you would think it would be obvious. Skip this museum

WonderfulWorld68

This may not be one of the main attractions, the Casa Museo is quite small but you will see some original dresses and furniture. It is very close to the Cerro de Monserrate, so if you have an hour to spare, it is worth a visit. Free on Sundays

VerCit3

I could only see from the outside from the main plaza, the place is not always opened to the public, too bad.

salatielc

The house is beautiful, but the gardens are amazing! How they keep the original plants from the "Libertador" (as the call Simon Bolivar) times! Is pretty nice place to see!

Travlr_IL

I have to admit I don’t know much about Colombian history, so for me it was very educational. I took audio tour in English, and it was great - especially comparing with other audio tours I ever had. Very comprehensive, not boring at all. It wasn’t on my list, but I’m glad I visited it. The garden is beautiful, there are also some authentic personal items of Bolivar and Manuela.

166deissyc

It is a very nice place with lots of history. Shame that there is no guide and appropriate payment methods.

signe2010

Go there. It is both beautiful and fascinating and a piece of Southamerican history. The house were Simon Bolivar lived for a while, a lovely garden and the possibility to have a guide explain the history to you. Close to the cable car for Montserrate.

LuisJorgePerez

I have visited this place more than 5 times in the last 50 years and I can say that it is very well maintained and the last time I was there I found more information and better lightning. It is one of the places not only tourists, but everyone should visit to see what a 1800s house looked in the colonial Santa Fe de Bogota.