Salitre Occidental
District of Bogotá
in Bogotá D.C. of Bogota D.C., Colombia

Noteable things around
  • Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia (Unesco heritage, 62 mi)
  • Club Náutico El Hanza (marina, (31 mi)
  • Club Náutico El Portillo (marina, (31 mi)
  • Refugio Náutico Fibamox Chaleche (marina, (32 mi)
  • Club Naval Refugugio Armada (marina, (32 mi)
  • Sede F CUN (amusement park, (1 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
4.610 and -74.082 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 4° 36' 34" and W -74° 4' 54"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - COP
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 08:24 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Bogota
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
11:56 am and 12:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-4.653 and 105.814 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cabang
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Colombia in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Colombia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Colombia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Salitre Occidental

The district Salitre Occidental of Bogotá in Bogotá D.C. (Bogota D.C.) is located in Colombia and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nocaima, Villavicencio, Ibague, Tunja and Manizales. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

17°C (63 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

18°C (65 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Light rain, calm, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Embassy Park Hotel

Address
1,9 mi
AV CALLE 24 44 A 79
00000 Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Radisson Ar Bogotá Airport

Address
2,7 mi
Avenida Carrera 60 Número 22 - 99
NA Bogotá
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bogota Marriott Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Av. el Dorado # 69b 53
0 La Mata
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sheraton Bogota Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
CALLE 25 B N 69 C-8080
NONE Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRYP Bogotá Embajada

Address
2,3 mi
Avenida,Calle 24 No. 51-40
11001 Bogotá
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TRYP BY WYNDHAM BOGOTA USAQUEN

Address
2,3 mi
CALLE 120A 7-33
17-64 Bogotá
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Casa Modelia

Address
4,9 mi
Carrera 82 No. 22D-12
110239 Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bogotá Open

Address
5,0 mi
Carrera 83 No. 24A-46
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HILTON GARDEN INN BOGOTA AIRPORT

Address
5,0 mi
Av Calle 26 No. 81 b - 5
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Cristiano Shalom

Address
4,8 mi
Carrera 80b No 24d-45 Modelia
57 Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

TransMilenio

TransMilenio is a bus rapid transit system that serves Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. The system opened to the public in December 2000, covering Av. Caracas and Calle 80. Other lines have been added gradually over the next several years, and as of 2012, 11 lines totalling 87 km run throughout the city.

Located at 4.649, -74.1086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
TransMilenio, Sustainable transport, 2000 introductions, Buildings and structures under construction in Colombia, Transport in Bogotá

Estadio El Campín

The Nemesio Camacho Stadium, commonly known as El Campín, is the main stadium of Bogotá, Colombia. It is the home ground of the Independiente Santa Fe and Millonarios association football teams. The stadium is named after Nemesio Camacho, former manager of the then-existing streetcar system of Bogotá and also the father of Luis Camacho, the person who offered the land where the stadium would be constructed.

Located at 4.64589, -74.0775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Millonarios, Independiente Santa Fe, Sports venues completed in 1938, Football venues in Colombia, National stadiums, Copa América stadiums, Buildings and structures in Bogotá, Sport in Bogotá

National University of Colombia

The Universidad Nacional de Colombia (English: National University of Colombia), also called UNAL or just UN, is a public, national, coeducational, research university, located primarily in Bogotá, Medellín, Manizales and Palmira, Colombia.

Located at 4.63777, -74.084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
National University of Colombia, Educational institutions established in 1867, Forestry education, Universities and colleges in Bogotá

Administrative Department of Security

The Administrative Department of Security (Spanish: Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad, DAS) was the Security Service agency of Colombia, also responsible for the immigration services. It was dissolved on 31 October 2011 as part of a wider Executive Reform, and was replaced by the National Directorate of Intelligence(DNI).

Located at 4.615, -74.0872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Intelligence agencies, Law enforcement agencies of Colombia, Administrative departments of Colombia, Immigration services, Defunct law enforcement agencies of Colombia, Government agencies established in 1960, 1960 establishments in Colombia

Fontibón

Fontibon is a former municipality located at the westernmost side of Bogotá, Colombia.

Located at 4.67861, -74.1411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Localities of Bogotá

University City of Bogotá

The University City of Bogotá (Spanish: Ciudad Universitaria de Bogotá, CUB), also known as the White City, is the flagship campus of the National University of Colombia, located near Teusaquillo, in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the largest university campus in Colombia, with an overall area of 1,200,000 m and a constructed area of 308,541 m, giving it ample green areas, open spaces, and pedestrian paths.

Located at 4.63777, -74.084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University towns, National University of Colombia, Education in Bogotá, Localities of Bogotá

Alfonso López Pumarejo Stadium

The Alfonso López Pumarejo Stadium is a soccer stadium of National University of Colombia located at University City of Bogotá. It is named after Alfonso López Pumarejo.

Located at 4.64036, -74.0865 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1938, Football venues in Colombia, National University of Colombia, Buildings and structures in Bogotá, Sport in Bogotá

Barrios Unidos

Barrios Unidos is the 12th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the city's north. Barrios Unidos is completely urban, with some light industry and major commercial areas.

Located at 4.67861, -74.0786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Localities of Bogotá

Teusaquillo

Teusaquillo is the 13th locality of Bogotá, capital of Colombia. It is located in the geographic center of the city, to the northwest of downtown. It is an urbanized locality with several green zones in its parks, avenues, and the campus of the National University of Colombia. It is located on the former site of an indigenous reserve known as Pueblo Viejo (Old Village), which existed until urbanization in the 20th century.

Located at 4.67056, -74.0931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Teusaquillo, Localities of Bogotá

Coliseo Cubierto el Campín

Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (El Campín Covered Coliseum) is an indoor sporting arena located in Bogotá, Colombia. It was built in 1973. The capacity of the arena is 13,000 and is used mostly for basketball, tennis and concerts. The arena is the venue of many concerts in Bogotá, even though is criticized for lack of acoustic.

Located at 4.64917, -74.0772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Colombia, Sports venues completed in 1973

Maloka Museum

The Maloka Museum is an interactive science museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. Visitors interact with a wide variety of exhibits that explore topics in Science and Technology. The museum has 9 rooms, with different science and technology topics; the Telecommunications Room shows interactive games about Binary System, the Computers' language, How does the cellphone work or what's the communication process.

Located at 4.65538, -74.1095 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Science museums, Landmarks in Colombia, Museums in Bogotá

Estadio Metropolitano de Techo

Estadio Metropolitano de Techo is a multi-use stadium in Bogotá, Colombia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of La Equidad and Bogotá F.C.. The stadium holds 8,000 people.

Located at 4.62355, -74.1356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Colombia

Estadio Compensar

Estadio Compensar is a multi-use stadium in Bogotá, Colombia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and was the home stadium of Academia FC. The stadium holds 4,500 people and opened in 1998.

Located at 4.66114, -74.1011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Colombia

Office of the Attorney General of Colombia

The Office of the Attorney General of Colombia (Spanish: Fiscalía General de la Nación) is the Colombian institution part of the Colombian judicial branch of Government with administrative autonomy designed to prosecute offenders, investigate crimes, review judicial processes and accuse penal law infractions against judges and courts of justice. The Office of the Attorney General was created by the Colombian Constitution of 1991 and began operating on July 1, 1992.

Located at 4.63889, -74.0994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Judicial branch of Colombia, Attorneys General of Colombia, Government agencies established in 1991

Puente Aranda

Puente Aranda is the 16th location of the Capital District of the Colombian capital city, Bogotá. It is located in the midwest within the city and was named after an old bridge in the hacienda of Juan Aranda over the "Chinúa River" now called the San Francisco Creek that dates from the 16th Century. Puente Aranda has 1724 Ha of area which are almost entirely urban. This locality has more than 300,000 inhabitants, 5% of the total urban area inhabitants of Bogota.

Located at 4.6125, -74.1067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Localities of Bogotá

Simón Bolívar Park

The Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park best known as the Simón Bolívar Park is a greenspace and entertainment and sports complex located in the middle of the city of Bogotá, Colombia. The park is named after the Latin American Liberator Simón Bolívar. The park is located in the locality of Teusaquillo and is managed by the District Institute of Recreation and Sport (Instituto Distrital de Recreacion y Deporte - IDRD) . The park is one of the most popular urban parks in the city of Bogotá.

Located at 4.65806, -74.0939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Bogotá, Urban public parks, 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games venues

Radio Televisión Nacional de Colombia

Radio Televisión Nacional de Colombia (RTVC, "Colombian National Radio Television") is a Colombian state-owned public service controlled by the Ministry of Information Technology. It was created by the Decree 3525 on October 28, 2004, after dissolving Inravisión and the public television production company Audiovisuales, during the President Álvaro Uribe Vélez administration. RTVC's slogan is "Sentimos a Colombia" ("We feel Colombia").

Located at 4.63778, -74.0922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Colombian radio, Television in Colombia, Communications in Colombia, Publicly funded broadcasters, Radio stations established in 1929, Television channels and stations established in 1954

University of Quindío

The University of Quindío (Spanish: Universidad del Quindío), is a public institution and department in Colombia, under the Ministry of Education; Its headquarters are located in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia. The University of Quindío is a public establishment academic of Department Order, that is, a body with legal autonomy, academic autonomy, administrative and financial independent, assigned to the governorship of Quindío, by Ordinance No.

Located at 4.63694, -74.0839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Colombia, Educational institutions established in 1960

Technological University of Pereira

The Technological University of Pereira (Spanish: Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira), is a public, national, coeducational, research university based in the city of Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia.

Located at 4.63694, -74.0839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Pereira, Colombia, Universities and colleges in Colombia, Technological University of Pereira

Luis Carlos Galán Velodrome

The Velódromo Luis Carlos Galán is a velodrome in Bogotá, Colombia, which hosted the 1995 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. The track is 333 metres long and made of concrete.

Located at 4.66523, -74.0981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Bogotá, Cycle racing in Colombia, Sport in Bogotá, Sports venues in Colombia, Velodromes

Gran Estacion Mall

Gran Estación shopping mall is located in the Ciudad Salitre in Bogotá, Colombia. It opened its doors on December 1, 2006. The mall is the fourth biggest mall in Colombia and is also one of the biggest in South America. The mall opened its doors on December 1, 2006 elaborate architecture spanning more than 160 thousand square meters, including delivery to the city access roads and a public square of 12 thousand square meters.

Located at 4.64778, -74.1014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping malls in Bogotá

Corferias

Corferias is a convention center located in the city of Bogotá Colombia in the barrio Quintaparedes. It's a venue of local, national and international events. Although it was originally created only as a fair space it has also served as an important place for social activities including voting and it's used by companies and individuals for cultural events.

Located at 4.62972, -74.0903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in Colombia, Convention centers

Catholic University of Colombia

The Catholic University of Colombia is a private institution of higher education. It was founded in Bogotá, Colombia in 1970, notable in its early loyalty to Catholic church doctrine. The institution now has 10,300 undergraduates. The university has three campuses in the city of Bogota, a school, a language school, and a university campus in addition to being an office setting for students in Bogotá. It gives technical and technological careers (in Chia, a town near Bogota).

Located at 4.63417, -74.0669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Colombia, Education in Bogotá

Cadena Melodía

Cadena Melodía is a Colombian radio network, founded in 1971 by liberal politician Efraín Páez Espitia, who owned Radio Melodía of Bogotá since 1959.

Located at 4.6325, -74.0672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Colombia

Radio Líder

Radio Líder was the flagship station of the AM network of Cadena Melodía, a Colombian radio network. It started in 1947 as Radio Industrial. It would later be renamed to Radio Capital, until 1959 when Liberal party politician Efraín Páez Espitia bought the station and changed its name to Radio Melodía. In 2012, Cadena Melodía rented sister station Melodía FM Estéreo to Valórem, owner of Caracol TV. Thus, Melodía FM Estéreo moved to the AM band, where Radio Líder was located.

Located at 4.6325, -74.0672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Colombia

Districts of the same city

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