Casa Quinta de Bolivar - Museum Bogotá - Colombia

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 East, La Candelaria

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:from tuesday to Friday: 9:00 and on the weekends:10:00a.m.

Open Hours to:from tuesday to Friday: 5:00p.m. and on the weekends:4:00p.m.

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

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By Richard McColl
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Updated: 01 Mar 2011