CASA DE NARIÑO
CASA DE NARIÑO
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Chinapjs
Washington DC, DC3,632 contributions
Jan 2020
Mostly used by the President as an office but there are sleeping quarters. Built in 1908 on site of one of Colombia's liberators hence the name. President's staff and other executive officials work in huge building in front on the Plaza Bolivar
Written 10 January 2020
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada4,909 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Named after legendary Colombian hero, Antonio Narino, this palace is the official residence and office of the President. Completed in 1908, it houses an array of furnishings, art, opulent décor and pieces steeped in Colombian history. It provides insight into the life of Antonio Narino. There’s an impressive garden and observatory on the grounds. For a tour you must book online. It is not guaranteed to have an English-speaking guide.
Written 10 September 2024
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Goal100Countries
Cheltenham, UK598 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Palacio de Narino is a wonderful building that looks out upon the main central plaza. It is heavily guarded and thus one cannot enter the building due to it's nature. It is the house and workplace of the Colombian president. Nonetheless it is a grand spectacle to observe from the outside and it's architecture is aesthetic and bold.
Written 16 January 2019
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Saranger
Los Angeles, CA9,006 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
We emailed a request for a free tour several days in advance and received our tour date and time (2 days later at 2pm). No bags, cameras, cell phones, etc. allowed inside. You'll need your passport (copy OK) and be screened by security. Tours available in English and Spanish. Guide was 19-yr old Gustavo Rivera (soldier doing his mandatory military service) and he did a great job explaining the history of the building and pointing out important works of art and gifts from foreign dignitaries. Beautiful building and we only saw a small portion of it. Tour was 45 mins long. One bonus was a chance sighting of the President's two dogs: a pug and a French bulldog. So cute!
Info on setting up a visit is in the Lonely Planet book under Casa de Narino. Well worth the visit.
Info on setting up a visit is in the Lonely Planet book under Casa de Narino. Well worth the visit.
Written 5 February 2014
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mmaatt
Warsaw, Poland13 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Whenever there's a protest in the centre (and that's rather common in Bogota), the whole area within several blocks of the palace gets fenced off, which is not very convenient for tourists. It is even a problem to see the museums nearby (like the archaeological one or Santa Clara) and the soldiers will keep asking you about the purpose of your visit. Well...why do tourists actually go to museums? That's a difficult question!
However, on "regular" days it possible to get close to the palace and even see it from the inside, just make sure you book a tour on its official website. A few days after filling the form you will get an e-mail confirming the date and language of your visit. Before going there, make sure you have your ID/passport (or a photocopy) with you. They don't allow bags, cameras or mobile phones inside and have no storage for them. Those can be left in the lockers of many museums or libraries in the centre, just make sure they will be open when you go back!
The tour lasts about an hour and is full of interesting facts about Colombian history. In a small group you will be able to explore most of the representative rooms and admire the art collection inside. It is free and definitely worth going as one of the few places at La Candelaria still undiscovered by mass tourism.
However, on "regular" days it possible to get close to the palace and even see it from the inside, just make sure you book a tour on its official website. A few days after filling the form you will get an e-mail confirming the date and language of your visit. Before going there, make sure you have your ID/passport (or a photocopy) with you. They don't allow bags, cameras or mobile phones inside and have no storage for them. Those can be left in the lockers of many museums or libraries in the centre, just make sure they will be open when you go back!
The tour lasts about an hour and is full of interesting facts about Colombian history. In a small group you will be able to explore most of the representative rooms and admire the art collection inside. It is free and definitely worth going as one of the few places at La Candelaria still undiscovered by mass tourism.
Written 23 July 2017
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,671 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
The city's main square is huge, and surrounded by gorgeous architecture including the Cathedral. The Casa is large, and reassemble buildings in Europe.
Written 16 November 2020
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Hazel S
115 contributions
Jan 2020
High security but bags are checked in a friendly manner. Photos allowed - just don’t get too close to the perimeter fence. Soldiers happy for photos to be taken of them - with people standing with them. A safe area of the city.
Written 11 January 2020
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trevorc764
Ville Platte, LA24 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Months before traveling to Bogota, I applied for a tour of Palacio de Narino with my wife. We were granted a tour of the premises. We showed up to the palace gate, and the guards at the gate were very accommodating, even letting me put my backpack in storage while we went on our tour. It just so happened that the two of us were the only ones on the tour. They found an English-speaking soldier and their equivalent of a secret service agent to go along with us on the tour. This was a VIP tour of the president's house. The paintings and sculptures in the house were amazing. The highlight is when the Vice President of Colombia said "Buenos Tardes" to us on the way up the stairs...and then the PRESIDENT OF COLOMBIA walked right by us and waved to us as we kept going up the stairs. I looked at my wife and told her how this would never in a million years happen in the USA. Our tour guide was really great, and answered all of my nerdy history questions (I am a history teacher). This was definitely worth applying for.
Written 9 December 2015
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DanteGiuliano
Bogota, Colombia61 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
I was there yesterday and all you can really do is walk by. I'm not sure if they open the gates for a closer look on other days (We were there on a Sunday) They were doing construction on the front of the building so we will have to go back in a few months and see. The area reminds me of Europe and it is a must see in Bogota. Palacio de Narino is just one of the cool things to see ant do within a 5-6 block radius. Lots of museums cathedrals and restaurants. This is the area we love to bring friends and new visitors to when they arrive in Bogota.
Written 15 August 2011
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Ocelot
10 contributions
Jul 2022
You will need to reserve a tour in advance, and the security can be intimidating. But an interesting building with interesting history.
Written 4 August 2022
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How do I create a log in so I can register for a tour of the casa de Nariño?
Written 27 September 2021
Hola que tal; me metí al sitio de casa nariño y menciona que el cambio de guardia son a las 3 de la tarde los viernes y domingo; lo que no entiendo es en que horario debo reservar para poder ver el cambio de guardia? a las 3 de la tarde exacto? o a las 2 de la tarde? para poder ver al final el cambio de guardia; gracias!
Written 19 November 2019
¿Cómo hiciste con tus cosas personales? tu cartera y telefono.
Gracias de antemano!
Written 8 April 2019
Where is a close place to store a backpack and cell phone while taking the tour? Those items, amongst others, are prohibited so I would need somewhere close by to store them. Any suggestions?
Written 7 August 2018
Vi em inúmeros relatos que não há como entrar com celulares, bolsas ou qualquer outro objeto no palácio de Nariño. Gostaria de saber se há como deixar os objetos pessoais em algum local próximo como pousada, hotel ou restaurante, mesmo pagando por isso ?
Written 12 August 2016
Na visita que fiz argumentamos que como turistas tínhamos que andar com bolsa e documentos e assim conseguimos entrar e por no guarda objetos dentro do palácio, mas sem celular ou câmeras fotográficas. Mas eles realmente não querem deixar que entre com nada. Lá próximo tem um ponto de informações turísticas, você pode tentar deixar com eles. Boa sorte!
Written 12 August 2016
Can someone advise me on how to go about booking a tour of the Nariño Palace while in Bogota?
Written 2 November 2015
Good day. You should enter any of Bogota tourism website, and enter the link of the Narino Palace. Once this is done, you must access the application that appears and enter the requested data and the day I would make the visit. They will contact you by email saying if you have been approved or not to make the visit and the date requested is available. It is simple and uncomplicated. I have helped. Hugs.
Written 15 August 2016
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