Torrehayuelos

Torrehayuelos is a residential area in Fontibon, Bogotá D.C., Bogotá which is located on Carrera 80A. Torrehayuelos is situated nearby to the church Manantial de Vida Eterna, as well as near the pitch maquinas de ejercicios.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Fontibón and Maloka Museum.

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. St. James the Apostle Cathedral, Fontibón is situated 2 km northwest of Torrehayuelos.

Maloka Museum

Museum

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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. Maloka Museum is situated 2½ km east of Torrehayuelos.

Bogotá Botanical Garden

Garden

Photo: Pedro Felipe, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 Torrehayuelos.

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.