El Chicó

El Chicó
Barrio

Monument of Amerigo Vespucci on carrera 7
Country  Colombia
Department Distrito Capital
City Bogotá
Locality Chapinero
Museo el Chicó

El Chicó is a neighbourhood (barrio) in the locality of Chapinero in Bogotá, Colombia.

Limits

North - calle 100
East - Eastern Ranges
West - Autopista norte
South - calle 88

Etymology

The name chicó is derived from the Chibcha word chicú which means "our ally".[1]

Tourism

El Chicó is home to the Parque de la 93, a park and restaurant area. It also hosts Museo el Chicó.

References

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