The simple-station Calle 26 is part of the TransMilenio mass-transit system of Bogotá, Colombia, opened in the year 2000.

The station is located in the heart of downtown Bogotá, specifically on Avenida Caracas between Calles 26 and 28.

In 2000, phase one of the TransMilenio system was opened between Portal de la 80 and Tercer Milenio, including this station.

It also serves the neighborhoods of Cementerio Central, Armenia, and Alameda.

The National Museum of Colombia is located about 500 meters from the station.