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Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

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TuristattraksjonArt MuseumBotanical GardenHistory MuseumMuseum

Beste tid å besøke

Early morning at opening time at 9 am to enjoy the gardens before the oppressive heat and the influx of tourist groups. The dry season from December to March offers clear skies ideal for photos.

Budsjettips

Entry costs about 35,000 COP (8 EUR) for adults, with a reduced rate of 23,000 COP for Colombian students. The ticket includes access to the botanical gardens and the museum, making it excellent value for money.

Anbefalt for

South American history enthusiasts, Botanical garden lovers, Travelers seeking tranquility

Planlegg ditt besøk

2 to 3 hours

Om

Raske fakta: Simón Bolívar tilbrakte sine siste 24 timer i denne koloniale haciendaen, hvor han skrev sitt siste budskap før han døde 17. desember 1830. Eiendommen huser landets eldste ostetre, et århundregammelt tre hvis greiner dekker nesten 400 kvadratmeter.

Høydepunkter: I rommet hvor Bolívar tok sitt siste åndedrag, har gardinene blitt stående nøyaktig slik han etterlot dem, svertet av sorg og trukket for mot det tropiske lyset. Personalet forteller at noen tordenværskvelder kan man fortsatt høre skrapingen av pennen hans mot pergamentet, en lyd som får blodet til å fryse hos nattvaktene.

Insidertips

Bring a notebook: the calligraphy workshop in the old chapel offers free demonstrations on Saturday mornings.
Sit for 5 minutes on the stone bench under the centenary tree, Bolivar's favorite spot for meditation.
Avoid the standard guided tour and explore the botanical gardens on your own, much richer than the main house.
Wear closed-toe shoes as some gravel paths are slippery after a tropical downpour.