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St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Engativá

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Catedral San Juan Bautista de la Estrada
Catedral San Juan Bautista de la Estrada

The St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San Juan Bautista de la Estrada) Also Engativá Cathedral Is a cathedral of the Catholic Church, dedicated to San Juan Bautista, located in Engativá a sector of the capital district of Bogota, in the South American country of Colombia. Since 6 August 2003 it is the seat of the Bishop of Engativá by decree of Pope John Paul II. It also takes the name "de la Estrada" by the sector of its location.

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St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Engativá
Calle 69, Bogota Localidad Engativá

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Calle 69

Calle 69
111061 Bogota, Localidad Engativá
Colombia
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Children's Museum of Bogotá
Children's Museum of Bogotá

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