Kennedy, Bogotá

Scores

Safety by day 6/10, at night 4/10.

About Kennedy

A large, densely populated southwestern locality with practical residential streets, apartment blocks, local shops, markets, parks, and busy transport corridors. Kennedy is urban and everyday rather than tourist-oriented, with a lively local pace and substantial commuting activity.

Good for

• budget travelers
• foodies
• public transport users
• long stays

Less suited to

• first-time visitors
• quiet seekers
• luxury travelers
• nightlife seekers
• people with limited mobility

Watch out for

• Use extra caution after dark, especially on quiet streets and around transport hubs.
• Keep phones and valuables out of sight in crowded areas and on public transport.
• Prefer well-lit main roads and app-based taxis for late journeys.
• Check the exact block before booking, as conditions vary across Kennedy’s neighborhoods.

Sources

• Kennedy: President JFK’s Neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia
• Kennedy, Bogotá

Getting around

• Estación Banderas Bus, 80 m
• Br. Ciudad Kennedy Norte Bus, 210 m
• Corabastos Bus, 580 m
• Ciudad Bus, 610 m
• Pio XII Bus, 640 m

8.1 km to the city center (Bogotá).