Laches

Laches is a neighbourhood of , . It is in the Santa Fe district in east-central Bogotá, on the edge of the forest reserve. Historically, the population was very poor, and continued to be so well into the twenty-first century.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Neighborhood
  • Description: human settlement in Colombia
  • Also known as: “Laches, Bogotá” and “Los Laches”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gold Museum and Casa de Nariño.

Museum
Photo: Pedro Felipe, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Museum of Gold is an archaeology museum located in , . It is one of the most visited touristic highlights in the country. The museum receives around 500,000 tourists per year.

Government office
Photo: Juanjo70000, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , literally the House of Nariño, is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Colombia. It houses the main office of the executive branch and is located in the capital city of , Colombia.

Church
Photo: Pedro Felipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Metropolitan and Primate Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Peter of Bogotá or better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Bogotá and Primate of Colombia, officially Sacred Holy Temple Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica and…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Candelaria and San Victorino.

Photo: pat ossa, CC BY 2.0.
is the historic center of , and the city's principal destination for tourists. Home to the top museums, the government palaces, and beautiful old colonial buildings along narrow cobblestone streets, it's a must see.

Neighborhood
is a commercial neighbourhood of , .

Suburb
Photo: Baiji, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the third locality of , the Capital District of . is part of the traditional downtown area where Bogotá was founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada on August 6, 1538. is situated 2½ km north of Laches.

Laches

Latitude
4.58702° or 4° 35′ 13″ north
Longitude
-74.06808° or 74° 4′ 5″ west
Open location code
67P7HWPJ+RQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7126527281
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Wiki­data ID
Q6468354
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Satellite Map

Discover Laches from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Laches” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as El Rocio and UPZ Lourdes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include La Peña Public Library and CAI Laches.

Bogotá: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into La Candelaria, Zona Rosa, Santa Fé-Los Mártires, and Usaquén.

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