San Francisco River (Bogotá)
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Native nameRío San Francisco (Spanish)
CountryColombia
locationPáramo de Cruz Verde
elevation2,640 m (8,660 ft)
| San Francisco River | |
|---|---|
 San Francisco River in Bogotá, near the Quinta de Bolívar. | |
| Native name | Río San Francisco (Spanish) |
| Location | |
| Country | Colombia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Páramo de Cruz Verde |
| • elevation | 2,640 m (8,660 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Fucha River |
| Length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
The San Francisco River (Spanish: Río San Francisco) is a river that crosses the Bogotá savanna from east to west and is closely related to the history of the city. This marked the northern limit of Bogotá in its years of colonial foundation. It originates in the Páramo de Cruz Verde[1] and descends from the Monserrate hill. Upon reaching the city, it is channeled. In Avenida Jiménez with Sixth street, it converges underground with the San Agustín River.