Parque El Virrey Park
Urban park in Bogotá with jogging paths
Tree-lined urban park in Bogotá with paved paths and playgrounds; popular for walking, jogging and stopping at nearby cafés and street food stalls.
Parque El Virrey is an urban park and ecological corridor in Bogotá, Colombia, located in the Chapinero and localities of the city. It serves as a green spine through a busy urban area.
The park features paved and unpaved paths used for walking, running and cycling, small green plazas and tree-lined stretches that act as habitat for urban birds. It is a common local route for commuters and recreational users.
Created as part of Bogotá’s efforts to intersperse green space within the urban grid, the park has been managed as a municipal greenway to improve urban ecology and provide recreation.
Parque El Virrey runs within the central-northern area of Bogotá and connects with streets and neighborhoods in the Chapinero zone, making it accessible from nearby commercial and residential districts.
- Urban corridor: Functioning as a linear urban green corridor in Bogotá, it provides pathways for walking and cycling within the city.
How to Get to Parque El Virrey#
Located in the north of Bogotá near Carrera 15 and Calle 85; accessible by TransMilenio (stations nearby) and numerous local bus routes. The park is walkable from adjacent commercial avenues.
Tips for Visiting Parque El Virrey#
- Combine a walk through the park with a stop at nearby Parque de la 93 for coffee and people-watching.
- Enter from Carrera 11 to access the main rose gardens and shaded promenades.
- Go midweek to avoid weekend crowds and district events.
Best Time to Visit Parque El Virrey#
Dry season months are preferable for consistent weather and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Parque El Virrey#
Parque El Virrey's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 7°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (2014 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (256 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (241 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (245 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (292 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
