Line 1 · Station 6 of 16
Avenida Boyacá
Also known as Station 6
Kennedy · Av. Primero de Mayo - Av. Boyacá
Station facts
- Locality
- Kennedy
- Location
- Av. Primero de Mayo - Av. Boyacá
- TransMilenio
- No direct connection
About this area
Avenida Boyacá takes its name from its proximity to Avenida Boyacá, one of Bogotá's main north-south arteries, running the length of the city from Ciudad Bolívar to Suba, according to Wikipedia. It will serve neighborhoods including Carvajal, Pio X, and Cervantes, near Glorieta de las Américas and the Plaza de las Américas shopping center, according to Wikipedia. In November 2024, Empresa Metro de Bogotá announced its first mixed-use real estate project there, on land left over from the station's construction, integrated into the metro's infrastructure, according to Wikipedia.
Why is it called Avenida Boyacá?
Quick facts
- Order
- Station 6 of 16
- Locality
- Kennedy
- TransMilenio
- No direct connection
The avenue — and this station, by extension — is named for the department of Boyacá, site of the Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819. For visitors unfamiliar with Colombian history, this was the decisive battle of the country's war of independence from Spanish rule — still one of the most significant dates on Colombia's historical calendar, according to Wikipedia. Avenida Boyacá itself is one of Bogotá's longest streets, running about 40 km and crossing six localities from north to south, according to the same source.
Frequently asked questions
Why is this station called Avenida Boyacá?
For the avenue of the same name, itself named after the department of Boyacá and the Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819 — the decisive battle of Colombia's war of independence from Spain.
How long is Avenida Boyacá?
About 40 km, making it one of Bogotá's longest streets. Its route crosses six localities across the city, from north to south.
Where it is on the line
Where it is in the city
Station coordinates: Empresa Metro de Bogotá — Datos Abiertos Bogotá (CC BY 4.0)