Get to know the Life and Work of Maestro BOTERO. A unique journey through the life of
Fernando Botero, one of Colombia’s most important artists. From his birth in Medellin to the
key places that influenced his art, this tour will take you to know the corners of the city that
marked Botero’s career.
Explore Medellín in 1920, a provincial city with its neighborhoods, churches and sculptures
that decorated the parks, reflecting the tradition and characteristics of the time. Discover how
that city was transformed and gave way to the metropolis we know today.
This tour is an opportunity to see the transformation of Medellín and to understand Botero’s
impact on Colombian art and culture.
A MORE BOTERO LOOK
(KNOW THE ART OF MASTER BOTERO)
PRIVATE SERVICE
SCHEDULES
DEPARTURE TIME: 8:00 AM
MEETING POINT: Hotels in Medellín, Restrictions apply.
*Does not operate on Sundays and holidays
TOUR DURATION: 4 hours approx.
MONDAYS ARE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE. If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday does not
operate.
Do not operate: December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
RATE PER PERSON
111 USD
INCLUDES
Transfer in vehicles
Entrance to the Botero Museum
Visit to the open-air museum
Tour of the center
Accompanying guide
The places to be visited are:
Boston neighborhood You will visit the neighborhood where he was born and where
residents take great pride in this bond.
Palace of Fine Arts There he studied
These places, vibrant centers of cultural activity during his youth, provided a fertile
environment for his growth as an artist.
San Antonio Park and Berrio Park You will find works that not only beautify public spaces,
but also carry deep meanings about the history, culture and identity of the city.
Admission and visit to the Museum of Antioquia where you will find one of the most
important collections of the artist’s works.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Do not carry valuables
Be environmentally friendly, protect the architectural and cultural heritage, follow the guide’s
instructions,
Always carry your original identity documents
If you are going to make your payments by credit card, show the documentation that certifies
you as the card holder.
