The Bolivar park - Cartagena de Indias
Situated
in the heart of the historic center of Cartagena, the
Bolivar park is full of majestic trees with surprising
heights. Water fountains bring freshness to citizens and
visitors to relax on rock seats. There are also terraces
around the park to sit and have a drink or eat. Some
checker players meet for friendly games at night,
folkloric dancers execute themselves to offer people an
enjoyable show.
In the
middle of this vegetation stands the statue of the
liberator Simon Bolivar sitting on his horse which was
installed on November 11th 1896. Tours around the park,
many interesting sites are present for a visit of the
place. The Inquisition palace of baroque style with
magnificent wood balconies can be admired as well as the
history museum of Cartagena right beside the
museum of
gold with a colonial style. At this place you can look
at the Cathedral which is the flipping point of the
old city and also the
Proclamation place on the
other side of the street.
How to visit the Bolivar park?
- City tour
- Carriage center historic tour
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