El Chicó

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

El Chicó
Barrio
Monument of Amerigo Vespucci on carrera 7
Etymology: Muysccubun: chicú; "our ally"
El Chicó
Location in Bogotá
Coordinates: 4°40′43.6″N 74°02′43.2″W
Country Colombia
Department Distrito Capital
CityBogotá
LocalityChapinero
Elevation2,564 m (8,412 ft)
Museo el Chicó

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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

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