La Candelaria
in Bogotá D.C. of Bogota D.C., Colombia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
4.593 and -74.071 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 4° 35' 35" and W -74° 4' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - COP
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:51 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Bogota
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 6:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-4.653 and 105.814 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cabang
References
This place on Wikipedia
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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

Touring La Candelaria

La Candelaria in Bogotá D.C. (Bogota D.C.) is a town located in Colombia a little south-east of Bogota, the country's capital place.

Time in La Candelaria is now 08:51 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Bogota with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby La Candelaria, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Colombia is El Dorado International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia in a distance of 63 mi (or 101 km), North. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bogota, Nocaima, Villavicencio, Ibague and Tunja. 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

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

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

Friday, 29th of March 2024

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

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

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

Hotels and Places to Stay

HOTEL AUGUSTA

Address
0,5 mi
AV JIMENEZ NO 4 77
11001 Bogotá
Colombia

Time Information

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


Hotel El Virrey

Address
0,8 mi
Calle 18 #5-56. Centro
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

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


Apartaestudios La Candelaria

Address
0,1 mi
Calle 10 2-40
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

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


Hotel Lido

Address
0,6 mi
Calle 11 9-45 La Candelaria
11001000 Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 06:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Regina

Address
0,5 mi
Carrera 5 15-14
500001 Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

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


Arche Noah Guesthouse

Address
0,5 mi
Calle 12F # 2-09
11001 Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Ambalá Bogotá Colonial

Address
0,4 mi
Carrera 5, 12B - 46
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chorro de Quevedo

Address
0,3 mi
Calle 12 b bis a 1-53 Direccion Nueva
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

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


Hotel Casa Guadalupe

Address
0,3 mi
Calle 12b bis, 1-21
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

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


Candelos Hostel

Address
0,4 mi
Carrera 3 No 12 C-94 La Candelaria
Bogota
Colombia

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Ciclista grabó la persecución a un presunto ladrón en Bogotá

Published: February 11, 2015
Length: 24:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EL TIEMPO

Los hechos se registraron el pasado jueves en el Parque Nacional. Comunidad ayudó a detenerlo. Más información en: ...


Balacera en el norte de Bogotá

Published: April 01, 2015
Length: 19:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kienyke tv

Balacera en el norte de Bogotá.


Colombia Travel Video 2011

Published: August 10, 2012
Length: 13:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gonçalo Peres

Viagem de mochila às costas e sem planos durante duas semanas na Colômbia, em Dezembro de 2011. Bogotá, Zipaquira, Villa de Leyva, Santa Marta, ParqueTayrona, Cartagena, Medéllin. Imagem.


Noche romantica en Bogota - Bogota Travel Guide

Published: September 14, 2010
Length: 48:50 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: bogotatravelguide

http://bogotatravelguide.com Las noches románticas en Bogotá son la mejor manera de compartir celebraciones especiales en pareja como el cumpleaños, una reconciliación mágica, el aniversario...


«La Madre» de Bertolt Brecht -Teatro La Candelaria- Flores de Otoño -SalidaFinal-2/2

Published: October 30, 2011
Length: 36:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alberto Lara

Adaptación de la Directora Patricia Ariza de la Obra de Bertolt Brecht, presentada por el grupo de tercera edad "Flores de Otoño" del Teatro La Candelaria - Bogotá D.C. Colombia Octubre...


ANTIGUA CASA RIVAS BOGOTA LA CANDELARIA

Published: January 13, 2010
Length: 31:16 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Alvaro Rivas

Casa de la Cra 6 # 8 - 49 a 8-63 de Bogota, segun video de Noviembre de 2009. Old Traditional House in Bogota, Colombia Interested call 5084076 in Bogota, 407 227 9212 in Orlando, Fl.


Escuela De Participación, Derechos Humanos Y Convivencia Escolar.

Published: January 23, 2012
Length: 01:16 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Cristian Calvera Bechara

Este vídeo lo presentan la Alcaldía Mayor De Bogotá D.C., Bogotá Positiva y la Corporación Escuela Galán, en el cual se muestra lo realizado en la capacitación en Derechos Humanos, con...


Intro Escuela De Participación, Derechos Humanos Y Convivencia Escolar.

Published: January 23, 2012
Length: 08:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cristian Calvera Bechara

Intro realizado por la Alcaldía Mayor De Bogotá D.C, Bogotá Positiva y la Escuela Galán. Video by Corporación Escuela Galán Y Bogotá Positiva performing Intro "Escuela De Participación,...


Conferencia Re-Pensar la ciudad histórica: Narración, paisaje y proyectos - Por José María Ezquiaga

Published: May 23, 2013
Length: 12:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Patrimonio Bogota

El Instituto Distrital de Patrimonio Cultural (IDPC) avanza en la apuesta de revitalizar el Centro Tradicional e invita a toda la ciudadanía a la conferencia pública (Re)Pensar la ciudad...


Catedral Primada de Colombia

Published: October 08, 2010
Length: 35:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Juan Carlos Cabrera

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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.

Bogotá

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, from 1991 to 2000 called Santafé de Bogotá, is the capital, and largest city, of Colombia. It is also designated by the national constitution as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca, though the city of Bogotá now comprises an independent capital district and no longer belongs administratively to that department. Bogotá is the most populous city in the country, with 7,363,782 inhabitants as of 2010.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Bogotá, Capitals in South America, Capital districts and territories, Capitals of Colombian departments, Populated places established in 1538, Subdivisions of Colombia

Congress of Colombia

The Congress of the Republic of Colombia (Spanish: Congreso de la República de Colombia) is the name given to Colombia's bicameral national legislature. The Congress of Colombia consists of the 102-seat Senate (Senado), and the 166-seat Chamber of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes). Members of both houses are elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National legislatures, Government of Colombia, Legislative branch of Colombia, Bicameral legislatures, Congress of Colombia

Luis Ángel Arango Library

Luis Ángel Arango Library, is a public library located in Bogotá, Colombia. It was founded in 1923 as a small library with a few books on economics. It is currently under the administration of the Bank of the Republic. Today, its collection has grown to the point where it has become the country's premier library and it has come to be considered to be the most important public library in Latin America.

Located at 4.59722, -74.0728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1923 establishments in Colombia, Libraries in Bogotá, Libraries established in 1923

Caracol Radio

Caracol Radio (Cadena Radial Colombiana, "Colombian Radio Network") is one of the main radio networks in Colombia. Founded in Medellín in 1948 when La Voz de Antioquia station acquired the 50% of Emisoras Nuevo Mundo, based in Bogotá. Julio Mario Santo Domingo was its main shareholder until 2004, when Spanish Grupo Prisa bought the Grupo Latino de Radio, whose 17% was Santo Domingo's.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
PRISA, Radio networks, Radio stations in Colombia, Radio stations established in 1948

Bolívar Square

The Bolívar Square is located in the heart of the historical area of Bogotá. It has a statue of Simón Bolívar sculpted in 1846 by the Italian Pietro Tenerani, which was the first ever public monument in the city. Plaza Bolívar is also the name given to the main square in every city or town of Venezuela, the native country of Simón Bolívar. On the Northern side of the square is the Palace of Justice, a big modern building where the Supreme Court works.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Bogotá, Landmarks in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá

Primary Cathedral of Bogotá

The Archbishopric Cathedral of Bogotá is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at the eastern side of Bolívar Square in Bogotá, D.C. , Colombia. It is seat of the Archbishop of Bogotá, Cardinal Mon. Pedro Rubiano Saenz. The Cathedral was built between 1807 and 1823. When the Spanish conquerors officially founded the city of Bogotá, they established in 12 huts and a hay-church, that -after being totally built- would take the name of Archbishopric Cathedral of Bogotá.

Located at 4.59796, -74.0752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1823, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Colombia, Landmarks in Colombia, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Basilica churches in South America, Buildings and structures in Bogotá

Universidad Externado de Colombia

The Universidad Externado de Colombia (Externado University of Colombia) in Bogotá, Colombia, is a private university, is one of the most prestigious of Colombia besides being the alma mater of countless prestigious lawyers, academics, judges, great financiers, senior government officials and rulers of Colombia. Which grants 4 and 5 year primary (Licenciados) and professional degrees as well as advanced 2-year Magister degrees. Instruction is primarily in Spanish.

Located at 4.5958, -74.0684 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universidad Externado de Colombia, Educational institutions established in 1886, Universities and colleges in Bogotá

Casa de Moneda de Colombia

The Casa de Moneda de Colombia (Spanish for Colombian mint) is a Colombian currency museum based in the city of Bogotá, Cundinamarca. It was founded in 1621 as the mint ("casa de moneda" translates as "mint"). The current mint is known simply as the Fábrica de Moneda (coin factory).

Located at 4.59667, -74.0736 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Coin mints, 1621 establishments, Museums in Bogotá, Numismatic museums

La Candelaria

La Candelaria is a historic neighborhood in downtown Bogotá, Colombia. It is the equivalent to the Old City in other cities. The architecture of the old houses, churches and buildings has Spanish Colonial and Baroque styles. It houses several universities, libraries and museums.

Located at 4.59172, -74.0741 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Colombia, Localities of Bogotá, Visitor attractions in Bogotá, Buildings and structures in Bogotá

Colegio Salesiano de Leon XIII

The Leo XIII Salesian College is a private male educational institution managed by the Salesian Community in Colombia. It is headquartered in historic center of Candelaria of Bogotá, Colombia. The school was awarded the Educative Excellence Award, for the private schools category in 2006. In 2010 it celebrated its 120th anniversary.

Located at 4.59472, -74.0747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Bogotá, Educational institutions established in 1890

Radioacktiva

Radioacktiva is a Colombian radio station broadcasting from Bogotá. It is owned by Caracol Radio, part of the Spanish media organization Grupo PRISA. It started broadcasting in 1989 programming both rock and pop music. In 1997 it was reformatted to focus on rock music. In 2001 it would switch frequencies with sister station Tropicana Estéreo.

Located at 4.59806, -74.0758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1989 establishments in Colombia, Radio stations in Colombia, Radio stations established in 1989

Free University of Colombia

Universidad Libre is a university in Colombia initially founded under the name of Universidad Republicana in Bogota during the 19th Century. Since the original intention of this program was to offer the space for unbiased learning during a radical political period in the country, the proper translation would be Freedom University because it promotes the liberty of expression and political thoughts.

Located at 4.59528, -74.0756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Free University of Colombia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mare de Déu de la Candela