Techo, Protected wetland in Kennedy, Bogotá, Colombia.
Techo is a protected wetland in Kennedy, Bogotá that covers roughly 11 hectares located near the Bogotá River. The area contains native plant species and provides habitat for numerous animal species that survive in the city's urban environment.
The area was originally part of Lake Humboldt, which shaped the Bogotá savanna before colonial times. Drainage and urban development shrunk this lake into small wetlands like Techo, which now stands as one of the few remaining examples of that natural landscape.
The name comes from a Muisca leader named Techitina who once ruled this territory before Spanish conquest arrived. Local residents today view the wetland as a link to their ancestral past and work to keep this connection alive.
Access is through the Kennedy neighborhood where local environmental groups regularly offer guided tours. These walks are suitable for all levels and give insight into the ecosystem and the importance of protection efforts.
The wetland has a complex water system that filters pollutants from the surrounding city and cleanses them. This natural filtration allows many bird species to breed and winter in this zone surrounded by concrete.
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