Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Torres Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,111 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Torres Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Torres Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada, Residential towers in La Candelaria, Colombia.

Torres Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada consists of five identical residential towers standing 72 meters tall in central Bogotá, housing approximately 390 apartments. The complex sits at 2,618 meters above sea level in a mixed-use urban neighborhood.

Construction of the complex began in 1974 and was completed in 1977 as part of Bogotá's urban modernization efforts. The towers emerged during a period of significant residential expansion in the Colombian capital.

The towers take their name from the Spanish conquistador who founded Bogotá, connecting the residential complex to the city's colonial past. This naming choice links everyday life in the complex to the region's founding story.

The complex stands in the Las Aguas neighbourhood, northeast of La Candelaria, beside buildings of the Universidad de los Andes. The colonial streets of La Candelaria lie just to the south, while the La Media Torta amphitheatre, the Quinta de Bolívar and the San Francisco river are a few streets north. The towers are private homes, so the mural at their base is best seen from the public street.

The towers are the tallest buildings in Bogotá's historic centre, rising above the colonial streets of La Candelaria. A mural is painted at their base, a detail pedestrians pass without noticing. Nearby stand several buildings of the Universidad de los Andes.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,111 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
GPS coordinates
4.60032,-74.06994
Latest update
October 25, 2026 08:31
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Torres Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada - Residential towers in La Candelaria, Colombia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.