Kennedy

Kennedy is a locality in the southwestern part of Bogotá that sits at roughly 2,600 meters above sea level and spreads between three rivers. Its boundaries follow the Fucha River to the north, the Tunjuelo River to the south, and the Bogotá River to the west.

The area was originally called Ciudad Techo before adopting its current name in 1963 after President John F. Kennedy visited Bogotá. The renaming honored his support for development projects in the Colombian capital.

The Plazoleta de Banderas displays flags from different American nations, representing international connections within this densely populated district of Bogotá.

Several TransMilenio stations along Avenida de Las Américas connect the area with other parts of the city and provide quick links to downtown. Main roads are generally well developed and make it easy to navigate through this large zone.

Within its boundaries lies the Central de Abastos, one of the largest food distribution centers in the country where fruits, vegetables, and other goods arrive daily from all regions of Colombia. Many restaurants and households in Bogotá source their fresh produce from vendors who open their stalls here early in the morning.

Location: Bogotá

Elevation above the sea: 2,600 m

Website: http://kennedy.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.64361,-74.15333

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:41