Casa Quinta de Bolivar

The Quinta, not far from the Univeridad de los Andes in the Candelaria, is perhaps best known as Simon Bolivar's most stable residence in his adult life - he spent 423 days here, though not continuously. The elegant hillside mansion, with its well preserved gardens, European architecture and courtyards, was a gift to Bolivar from the Colombian State and he remained as the soul owner for 10 years. Over the years the Quinta changed hands and was even owned by a brewery before being bought back by the State for the purpose of creating a museum. Tours take in the key rooms, pointing out interesting antiquities such as Bolivar's bed and other objects from that era.

Location:
Calle 20 No 2-91, La Candelaria
La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia

Museum

Getting There
Head as if to the Cable Car to Montserrate and before getting there you will see a large stately house, this is the Casa Quinta de Bolivar.

Travel Tips: Tours are only given in Spanish.

Price Description: $2

Relative price: Budget

Open Hours from:9 am

Open Hours to:5 pm

Days Closed:Monday

Travel Skills: None

All of the attractions of the Candelaria.

Contact Information:
Phone: 1-336-6419
Fax: 1-336-6410
URL: www.quintadebolivar.gov.co

By Richard McColl

With over five years travelling and working in Latin America, Richard feels most at home here in the big Continent. From the former Scottish...

Created: 30 Jan 2008

Updated: 18 May 2009

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