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Plaza Bolivar, Cartagena

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Seek welcome respite from the hot afternoon sun at Plaza Bolivar, a shady oasis in the center of Cartagena. The historic tree-lined square, which for centuries sat at the heart of Cartagena life, serves as an unrivalled spot for people-watching. Take a seat on a park bench and relax as local life whirrs by. You're bound to see plenty of talented street artists who drop by to perform their act, dip their hat, then move on to find a fresh crowd. Grab some local street food at one of the stalls surrounding the square while you wait. A visit to Plaza Bolivar represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Cartagena online vacation planner to plot your vacation.

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By MiriamVeiga On March 18, 2018

Em cada canto da cidade amuralhada se encontra uma praça animada. A praça Bolivar tem no centro uma estatua que homenageia Simon Bolívar e a noite ao passar pelo local vai sempre ter algum grupo se ap... more »

In each corner of the walled city is a lively square. The Plaza Bolivar in the Centre has a statue that honors Simon Bolivar and the night when passing through the scene will always have some group performing.

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By ainfanteblog On March 18, 2018

Esta plaza, verdadero corazon del casco historico de Cartagena, es un lugsar ideal para sentarse en un banco, ver la gente y sentir el tiempo pasar. Uno de sus laterales lo cierra el edificio que fue ... more »

This square, the very heart of the historical center of Cartagena, is a lugsar ideal for sitting on a bench, watching people and feel the time passing. The building that was headquarters of the Inquisition closes one of its sides and today houses the Museum of the city. Another is closed by the vaults to be the headquarters of the Banco Nacional de Colombia. The third inside the famous jewelry House Cano and the gold Museum. A vetdadero pleasure.

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By Renzo M On March 17, 2018

La struttura della piazza è concepita in funzione del monumento equestre centrale. La piazza in sé non è tanto caratteristica, se non per la vita che vi ruota intorno: commercio ambulante, localini pe... more »

The structure of the square is designed according to the equestrian center. The square itself is not so characteristic, if not for life that revolves around: itinerant trade, cafes.

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By Ben Thomas On December 20, 2017

it's a large square in Bogota where the governmemt resides. In the same are there are nice colonial houses. That area is Candalaria. Worth a visit by daytime.

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By Santiago Betancur On September 8, 2017

This literally is one of my favorite places to see traditional folk dances and Afrocolombian dances! Excellent place

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By Kelly Januchowski On August 2, 2017

Beautiful! Such a cool piece of history! The signs with explanations were well written!

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By Edwar Benavides On July 23, 2017

Dance off at noght typical colombiano dancing, walking, especial place.

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By giuseppe palumbo On June 20, 2017

Trees, cool place to hang, young people dancing, secure, friendly police officers on duty 24 hours, nice feel

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