Guadalupe Group, Bogotá

Name: Guadalupe Group
Address: Bogotá, Colombia

#78 among attractions in Bogotá

Natural attraction, Rock, Nature

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The Guadalupe Group is a geological group of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense, Eastern Ranges of the Colombian Andes. The group, a sequence of shales and sandstones, is subdivided into three formations; Arenisca Dura, Plaeners and Arenisca Labor-Tierna, and dates to the Late Cretaceous period; Campanian-Maastrichtian epochs and at its type section has a thickness of 750 metres. ()

Coordinates: 4°35'31"N, 74°3'15"W

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Guadalupe Group – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gold Museum, Monserrate, Guadalupe Hill, Monserrate Sanctuary.

1.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Gold Museum, Bogotá
36 min walk • The Gold Museum, or Museo del Oro, is a gleaming treasure trove nestled in the heart of Bogotá, Colombia. This illustrious institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldwork in the world.
0.9 miN
City-center mountain with a church
Monserrate, Bogotá
24 min walk • Perched high above the bustling streets of Bogotá, Colombia, Monserrate is a mountain that offers both a spiritual journey and a panoramic view of the sprawling city below. This iconic peak, rising to an elevation of 3,152 meters above sea level, has become a...
~250 ftSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Outdoor activities
Guadalupe Hill, Bogotá
2 min walk • Rising above the city of Bogotá, Colombia, Guadalupe Hill stands as a natural landmark and a beacon of spiritual significance. This mountain, less imposing than its famous neighbor Monserrate, is nonetheless a cherished site, reaching an elevation of approximately...
0.9 miN
Church
Monserrate Sanctuary, Bogotá
24 min walk • Perched atop the Eastern Hills of Bogotá, Colombia, the Monserrate Sanctuary stands as a spiritual beacon and an iconic landmark. This church, situated at an impressive altitude of 3,152 meters above sea level, offers not only spiritual solace but also an unrivaled...
1.3 miNW
Square
Universidades, Bogotá
35 min walk • Universidades is a station on the TransMilenio mass-transit system of Bogotá, Colombia.
1.6 miNW
Large, varied collection of modern art
Museum of Modern Art, Bogotá
42 min walk • The Bogotá Museum of Modern Art is a modern art museum located in Bogotá, Colombia. It was designed by architect Rogelio Salmona.
1.2 miW
Museum
Silva Poetry House, Bogotá
31 min walk • The Silva Poetry House is a Colombian historical cultural organization located in the Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá. It was founded on May 24, 1986 by Belisario Betancur, in the house where the Colombian poet José Asunción Silva used to live. It has a library and a bookshop specializing in poetry, a music library, and an auditorium.
1.4 miNW
Skyscraper
BD Bacatá, Bogotá
37 min walk • BD Bacatá is an architectural complex currently under construction in Bogotá, Colombia, featuring the tallest building in the country, surpassing the Torre Colpatria, and the sixth tallest in South America. The South Tower is 67 stories high and covers a total surface area of 1,200,000 square feet.
1.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Metropol de Bogotá, Bogotá
42 min walk • The Teatro Metropol is a theater for audiovisual and artistic performances. Allowing 2,500 people standing or 1,100 people seated, it has the greatest capacity of any theater in the city of Bogotá.
1.6 miNW
Library
Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá
41 min walk • The National Library of Colombia is a national library located in Bogota, Colombia. The library is a dependency of the Colombian Ministry of Culture.
1.4 miNW
Museum, Reportedly haunted
Quinta de Bolívar, Bogotá
36 min walk • The Quinta de Bolivar is a colonial house in Bogota, Colombia, that served as a residence to Simon Bolivar in the capital after the war of independence. It is now used as a museum dedicated to Bolivar's life and times.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Guadalupe Group?

Nearby attractions include Guadalupe Hill, Bogotá (2 min walk), University of America, Bogotá (22 min walk), Laches, Bogotá (24 min walk), Monserrate Sanctuary, Bogotá (24 min walk).

How to get to Guadalupe Group by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guadalupe Group:

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Universidades (32 min walk)
Las Nieves • Lines: 314 Germ (36 min walk)