Marly, Bogotá

Marly is a neighbourhood in the locality of Chapinero in Bogotá, Colombia[1]

Marly
Neighborhood
Calle 51
Calle 51
Marly is located in Bogotá
Marly
Marly
Location in Bogotá
Coordinates: 4.6334388°N 74.0659959°W / 4.6334388; -74.0659959
Country Colombia
CityBogotá
BarrioMarly
LocalityChapinero, Teusaquillo
Population
 (2018)
  Total60.500
  Demonym
Bogotano
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Time (COT))
WebsiteAlcaldía Local de Chapinero

History

The community of Marly was founded in 1903, when a big house named Casaquinta de Marly was sold to a doctor named Carlos Esguerra in the neighborhood of Chapinero, He transformed it into a clinic, one of first modern private clinics of the city and country, associating with Drs. Manuel M. Lobo, Manuel Cantillo, Rafael Ucrós, Luis Felipe Calderón, Miguel Rueda, Rafael Rocha, Juan David Herrera, José María Lombana Barreneche, Julio Z. Torres y Pompilio Martínez.[2]

The area where the clinic was became known as Marly, so the Mayor of Bogotá decided to formally name the barrio Marly, and it became a part of the locality number 2 of the City of Bogotá.

Location

Marly Location in Chapinero's Zona G, between Calle 45 and Calle 55

Marly's borders Bogotá's downtown Centro Internacional de Bogotá to the south, and Central and North Chapinero to the north, including Zona G, the gourmet zone of the city where there are exclusive restaurants, including one of the best in Latin America,[3] Zona T also borders to the north, with luxury commercial areas including boutiques of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, Longchamp, bars and nightlife including Hard Rock Café and Armando.

Bogotá's Downtown limits to the south with Marly
The Eastern Hills Limits to the East with Marly

To the east is Cerros Orientales a natural area of the Andes, where the ecotourists can hike and camp.

To the west is West Chapinero and Palermo, known for the best sports and events. The Movistar Arena Bogotá has hosted artists such as Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus and Paul McCartney, and Estadio Nemesio Camacho a soccer stadium, which has hosted shows of Lady Gaga, One Direction, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, U2, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars.

Economy and culture

Central Militar Hospital, in Marly

Marly is known in Bogotá for having the most important hospitals of the city, including the Clinica de Marly[4] and the Hospital Militar.

It is a wealthy neighbourhood, between the Avenida Caracas and the Avenida Alberto Lleras Camargo or La Septima.

Points of interest

The points of interest are of the neighbourhood are the Zona 51 with bars such as Guadalupe Club, Malabar, Soko Bar, Babylon House, Congo..

Parks and open space

Central Park Enrique Olaya Herrera, located 1 km (less than a mile) to the south of Marly

Marly does not have parks or open spaces inside its neighborhood but nearby there are several public parks, plazas, gardens and other open space:

  • Central Park Enrique Olaya Herrera
  • Sucre || Park
  • Portugal Park
  • Hippies Park
  • La Salle University Park
  • San Luis Park

Transportation

Marly has more than 20 stations of the SITP, where buses transport from there to another place of the city.

The neighbourhood has the Marly station station and the most important system of the city, the Transmilenio.

Bus Rapid Transit

Marly Main Line Service

Service as of April 29, 2006
TypeNorthern RoutesSouthern Routes
Local
6 8
6 8
Express Monday through Saturday
all day
B14 C15 C19 D21 B73
F14 H15 F19 H21 H74
Express Monday through Saturday
Mixed service, rush and non-rush
C17 B27
H17 H27
Express Saturday
All Day
C17
H17
Express Sunday and holidays
C91 B92 D95
F91 H92 J95

Calle 45 Main Line Service

Service as of April 29, 2006
TypeNorthern RoutesSouthern Routes
Local
6 8
6 8
Express Monday through Saturday
all day
B14 C15 B18 C19 D20 B23
F14 H15 L18 F19 H20 K23
Express Monday through Saturday
morning rush
D50 D51
Express Monday through Saturday
evening rush
F62
Express Monday through Saturday
Mixed service, rush and non-rush
H73
Express Sunday and holidays
C91 B92 D95
F91 H92 J95

Bike Paths

RouteRoadDescriptionLength (km)
R18 Tc. Calle 63 from Carrera 13 to Av. Ciudad de Quito 1.9
R29 Calle 27 Sur from Carrera Séptima to Carrera 30 3.0

Airport

Bogotá's main airport, El Dorado International Airport is about 13 km. (8 miles) from Marly.

Restaurants and shopping

Plaza 39 Mall

Marly has one shopping mall, called Plaza 39, at the south of the neighborhood, featuring Subway, Crepes & Waffles, and other local restaurants and shops.

The neighborhood has some popular restaurants, including McDonald's, The Wings D.C., and Maha, Vegetarian Food.

Also there are a variety options of cafés including Juan Valdez Café, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Oma Café, Salvo Patria, Calico Cat Café, among others.

Education

Schools

The schools within Marly are:[5]

Public

  • Manuela Beltran Technique School

Private

  • Champagnat School
  • Parochial School Our Lady of Chiquinquirá
  • Parochial Liceum Zara Zapata
  • John Dalton School
  • Chapinero's English Royal School
  • New Britanial School

Kindergartens

  • El Osito Pelusin Kindergarten
  • Picardy Kindergarten
  • Jumper Frog Kindergarten
  • Bilingual Kindergarten Our Creativity
Private
  • Antonio Ricaurte Militar Institute

Private

Public

Emergency services

Police Services

The Policia Nacional de Colombia operates the Chapinero area with the Police Station CAI Chapinero, at the Street 60 #9-12 serving the neighborhood.[6]

Fire Services

The Chapinero's Firehouse is in the area.[7]

Television, film and entertainment

For its location in the City Marly has appeared in several TV shows and films.

Exterior scenes from films such as Mile 22 have been filmed in the area.[8] Several episodes of the television show Distrito Salvaje were filmed in Marly.[9]

The neighborhood also do a Cameo in the Netflix TV Show presented by David Farrier Dark Tourist, on the first episode Latin America[10]

Marly has appeared in some local shows and films, including Nickelodeon series Yo soy Franky.[11]

The neighborhood had a shout-out in the song Bogotá by Mauricio & Palodeagua.[12]

References

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