Locality of Bogotá in Bogotá D.C., Colombia
La Candelaria
La Candelaria is the 17th locality of Bogotá, Colombia.
It is a historic neighborhood located in the city's downtown area, similar to the Old City in other cities. The architecture in La Candelaria features Spanish Colonial, Baroque, and art deco styles. The locality is home to several universities, libraries, and museums.
How locals move
Getting around La Candelaria the local way
- Get inCarrera 7 (Séptima), which runs through Plaza de Bolívar, is the main avenue, but is most often pedestrian-only, making it a bad place to look for busetas and colectivos.
- Get inOne-way southbound Carrera 4 (Cuarta) is where you'll find colectivos coming from the north, always signed with "Luis Ángel Arango" (the library), while you can find northbound colectivos on Carrera 5 (Quinta).
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