History

The Foundational Square of Engativá is a historically and culturally significant site in Bogotá. Originally, this area was a Muisca settlement and served as a strategic location for Spanish colonizers who aimed to divide and marginalize the indigenous people of the Bogotá savannah. Founded by the Spaniards in 1537, the square functioned as a meeting and trading point between the local inhabitants and the colonizers. The territory was abundant in natural water sources, including streams, creeks, lagoons, and the Bogotá River, where residents would fish and swim.

The Foundational Square of Suba, located in the heart of this locality in Bogotá, is a place rich in history and charm. It was officially established under Spanish Crown rule in 1550 and has witnessed centuries of transformation since then. Also known as the Main Square, it lies between Carrera 90 and 91, and Calle 146C Bis and 147, serving as a gathering point for residents and visitors eager to experience local history and culture.

Bogota's Environmental Axis has a history that dates back to pre-Columbian times, when the Muisca Indians inhabited the region. The San Francisco and Fucha rivers, which today form part of the Eje, were considered sacred by the Muiscas, who called them “Siecha” and “Sutagaos” respectively, and considered them sources of life and fertility. During colonial times, these rivers were used to supply water to the city of Bogotá. Today, the Eje Ambiental has become an important public space and green corridor in downtown Bogotá.

Located in the heart of the Colombian capital, the San Carlos Palace is an architectural treasure that combines colonial elegance with the grandeur of its history. Built in the sixteenth century, this palace has witnessed important historical events and has hosted prominent figures of Colombian politics and culture.

From an economic point of view, the International Center is an important financial district of Bogota and one of the most notable in Colombia. Numerous national and international business headquarters are located here, as well as financial entities, banks, and governmental and non-governmental organizations. This makes it a nerve center for economic and business activity in the city and the country.

The Journalists' Park is an emblematic monument in the historic center of Bogotá. Pietro Cantini built it between 1882 and 1886 to commemorate the first centenary of Simón Bolívar's birth. In 2014, this iconic site was renamed Gabriel García Márquez Journalists' Park, in honor of the prominent Colombian writer and Nobel Prize in Literature.

During the founding of Bogotá by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada in 1538, the Chorro de Quevedo was chosen as the starting point for the urban layout of the city. This historical event marked the beginning of the construction of the colonial city and established Chorro de Quevedo as a fundamental place in the history of Bogotá.