Private tour: The Art of Botero - Cultural experience Medellin -Antioquia museum

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About this activity

Fernando Botero - literally Colombia`s most famous artists and a reference of the Latin American Art scene. His iconic style of paintings and sculptures, better known as “Boterismo”, is unique due to the exaggerated volume of his figures. Nowadays he is among the most successful artists of the world. Botero uses traditional techniques and has established his own clear style of art. As Botero was born in Medellín, the city museum offers an impressive permanent exhibition of Botero ́s work throughout the last decades.

Visit the permanent exhibition of Fernando Botero at the Museum of Antioquia with your private expert guide of the art of Botero. Explore the range of sculptures exposed on the so-called “Plaza Botero” and throughout the city centre. Visit the famous sculptures “Birds of Peace” bombed by the FARC guerrilla in the mid 1990s. Take advantage of your expert guide and obtain deep insights on the cultural dimension of the Fernando Botero and his cultural impact on Colombia.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Palenque Tours S.A.S

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottle of water (350 ml)
Included: Visit the Botero exhibition at the Museo de Antioquia
Included: Travel Insurance and Taxes
Included: Visit of the “Birds of Peace” sculptures
Included: Pick up and drop off service at your hotel
Included: Guided tour of the Plaza Botero
Included: Private expert bilingual guide

Not included

Not included: Services not mentioned in the programm
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Medellin

2 hours

Fernando Botero – literally Colombia`s most famous artists and a reference of the Latin American Art scene - considered himself once as the “most Colombian of Colombian artists”. His iconic style of paintings and sculptures, better known as “Boterismo”, is unique due to the exaggerated volume of his figures. Nowadays he is among the most successful artists of the world. Although many people love his art there are at the same time countless critics and that explains his importance in contemporary art. Botero uses traditional techniques and has established his own clear style of art.
Museum of Antioquia

one hour Admission included

Visit the permanent exhibition of Fernando Botero at the Museum of Antioquia with your private expert guide of the art of Botero
Plaza Botero

one hour

Explore the range of sculptures exposed on the so-called “Plaza Botero” and throughout the city centre. Visit the famous sculptures “Birds of Peace”. Take advantage of your expert guide and obtain deep insights on the cultural dimension of the Fernando Botero and his cultural impact on Colombia and the city of Medellín.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Ayenda 1233 Gran Imperio
Country House Poblado
Hotel Poblado Alejandria
Hotel Portales del Campestre
Epic Boutique Hotel
Lettera Hotel
Ayenda Jardin de Provenza
Terra Biohotel Medellin
Hotel Nuevo Cristal
Venta Apartamento Poblado
Hotel Acqua Medellin
Hotel Plaza Mayor Itagui

and 198 more pickup points

We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel/apartment.

Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge.

Using your ticket

Thank you for your interest in Colombia!

We are available and ready to respond any questions about the tour. If you want guidance in German or French language, please let us know (this has an extra cost). Please send an email with your lodging information for pick up - include the text: Viator Tour -.

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Regards from Medellín, Colombia.

Palenque Tours Colombia

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time