El Chicó
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El Chicó | |
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Barrio | |
Etymology: Muysccubun: chicú; "our ally" | |
El Chicó Location in Bogotá | |
Coordinates: 4°40′43.6″N 74°02′43.2″W / 4.678778°N 74.045333°WCoordinates: 4°40′43.6″N 74°02′43.2″W / 4.678778°N 74.045333°W | |
Country | Colombia |
Department | Distrito Capital |
City | Bogotá |
Locality | Chapinero |
Elevation | 2,564 m (8,412 ft) |
El Chicó is an affluent neighbourhood (barrio) in the locality of Chapinero in Bogotá, Colombia.
Limits[]
- North: Calle 100
- East: Eastern Hills
- West: Autopista Norte
- South: Calle 88
Etymology[]
The name chicó is derived from the Chibcha word chicú which means "our ally".[2]
Tourism[]
El Chicó is home to the Parque de la 93, a park and restaurant area. It also hosts Museo el Chicó.
References[]
- ^ Google Maps Elevation Finder
- ^ (in Spanish) Etymology El Chicó
Categories:
- Neighbourhoods of Bogotá
- Muisca Confederation
- Muysccubun
- Colombia geography stubs