Capellanía

Capellanía is a neighborhood in Fontibon, Bogotá D.C., Bogotá. Capellanía is situated nearby to the neighborhood Ferrocaja Fontibón, as well as near the suburb Localidad Fontibón.

Places of Interest

Highlights include El Dorado International Airport and St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Fontibón.

El Dorado International Airport

Aerodrome

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El Dorado International Airport is an international airport serving Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, and its surrounding areas. The airport is located mostly in the Fontibón district of Bogotá, although it partially extends into the Engativá district and through the municipality of Funza in the Western Savanna Province of the Cundinamarca Department. El Dorado International Airport is situated 4 km northwest of Capellanía.

St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Fontibón

Church

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The St. James the Apostle Cathedral Also Fontibón Cathedral Officially the Parish Cathedral of St. James the Apostle of Fontibón, is a cathedral church of Catholic worship consecrated under the patronage of the St.

Bogotá Botanical Garden

Garden

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The José Celestino Mutis botanical garden is Colombia's biggest botanical garden. It serves both as a recreation and research center with an emphasis on Andean and Páramo ecosystems. Bogotá Botanical Garden is situated 3½ km east of Capellanía.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fontibón and Ciudad Salitre.

Fontibón

Neighborhood

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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.

Ciudad Salitre

Neighborhood

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Ciudad Salitre is a neighborhood spanning the localities of Teusaquillo and Fontibón in Bogotá, Colombia. Ciudad Salitre is situated 3 km southeast of Capellanía.