Franco

Franco is a neighborhood in Puente Aranda, Bogotá D.C., Bogotá. Franco is situated nearby to the neighborhood Zentral, as well as near La Felicidad.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maloka Museum and La Modelo.

Maloka Museum

Museum

Photo: Edgar Jiménez, CC BY 2.0.

This is a list of museums in Colombia by department. There are approximately 35 art museums in Colombia and over 100 museums in total. The nation's capital of Bogotá has 58 museums, notably the Museo del Oro.

La Modelo

Prison

La Modelo is a prison in Bogotá, Colombia. With 15,000 inmates, the facility is known for its violence. Different areas of the prison are controlled by different factions of paramilitaries, guerrilla fighters, and drug cartels. La Modelo is situated 2½ km southeast of Franco.

Gran Estación

Shopping center

Photo: Elberth 00001939, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Gran Estación is a shopping mall 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. Gran Estación is situated 2½ km east of Franco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ciudad Salitre and Fontibón.

Ciudad Salitre

Neighborhood

Photo: Pedro Felipe, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ciudad Salitre is a neighborhood spanning the localities of Teusaquillo and Fontibón in Bogotá, Colombia.

Fontibón

Neighborhood

Photo: Pedro Felipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Fontibon is the 9th locality of Bogotá. It is located in the west of the city. This district is mostly inhabited by low and middle class residents. El Dorado International Airport is located in this district. Fontibón is situated 3½ km northwest of Franco.