西蒙玻利瓦尔中央公园

Christmas2010

This plaza or square is where rallies, protests, presentations, and gatherings occur. It is a short walk for the President to come here and speak. It is a quiet place to rest.

151timr

This is the hub of the old city. It is surrounded on all four sides by buildings that hold volumes of Columbian history. The plaza is more of a navigation point than a destination, unless you are a pigeon.

WilliamH474

WE loved this area, too. Lots of people watching, local food. Just watch out for all of the pigeons. They sell food for them here, so they are everywhere. hundreds. But the plaza is still nice to see and take great photos of these historical buildings. Watch further and you will see the Presidential Palace and more.

andreat774

There are various parts of the Simon Bolivar park. I have seen parque de los novios and the main Central Park. Both are full of trees and greenery. They have many vendors to buy food from places to bike/walk/run, concerts and a lake to go on a boat ride, peddle boats or canoes. It's a great place to relax with family, read, play sports or enjoy a picnic. I highly recommend it for a relaxing escape from the concrete jungle of Bogotà.

ceg51

Very impressive square and not too crowded. But a few beggars and pigeons everywhere. On a pedestrian walkway so a great walking place.

164nickic

The Parque was listed on every tourist site I read, so I visited it. It was teeming with people, vendors, even a man who laid on broken glass. I enjoyed the architecture and walking by the president's house and offices, but all in all, it was a disappointment.

DaytonaMike

We went to the park on Sunday of a 3 day holiday weekend. There were tons of people but the park never seemed to fell overcrowded. We spent a couple of hours are walked completely around the large lake in the center enjoying all the sights and sounds of the park, There were tons of food vendors both inside and at the entrance gate of the park. Its a beautiful place to spend some time away from the hectic pace of Bogota. The park seemed clean and surprisingly well kept by the visitors, which can be a rare thing in Colombia. People seemed to use the trash cans that were abundant. There were many families enjoying the park, many had tents sent up for the day, picnic lunches, soccer games etc. The park seemed very safe and I never felt uneasy using my camera walking throughout the park. Its definitely worth a visit and we will return.

YolandaA148

We spent New Year's Eve here and I will just say there is nothing better than spending it outdorrs while listening to live music and seeing a great fireworks show. The music, the people and the plaza were all memeorable.

ColleenMari

This is the page for the park, not for the plaza in the center ( both Simon bolivar) . The park is nice, it is big and has water, good to people watch or relax with friends. In August there are lots of kites so that Is a plus

lauracyrus

My wife and I took a taxi from our hotel and visited the Central Park. What a wonderful day to see how those that live in Bogotá enjoy their Sundays. It had a big lake in the middle and all sorts of places to picnic. Who's just a wonderful cultural experience to see how people lived his families on a Sunday afternoon. Well worth the visit. Also we both felt very safe in the park

Brad_K_NY_NM

It is worth seeing the statue of Bolivar, since he is so important historically. Otherwise, very average.

MonaTerrones

I was frankly disappointed when I arrived to the main square. The whole place looked neglected, dirty and there was a fair going on. There was graffiti in Bolivar's monument and a portable toilet in the middle of it all.

36cero

We went as a group to the park on a Sunday in October 2014. We joined a pick up soccer group just for fun. Left my small backpack on the sidelines. After 3 minutes of play I turned to check by bag, it was gone! Beware of thieves. It's really everywhere in the city, can't trust anybody. At the park, people go in family groups to steal. They sit by the trees and scout visitors for easy theft of belongings. Lost my phone, pair of expensive shoes, wallet, drivers license, money, etc. NOT TO MENTION, the park was loaded with police, we saw the Colombian president 5 minutes before inside the park as he was heading out. Has got to be one of the filthiest cities and parks I've ever visited. One star, for lack of zero rating. Thank God we weren't robbed or mugged at gunpoint as it constantly happens in Bogota. People get stabbed just getting mugged for coins. Avoid coming here like the plague!

rcpm1

You can turn 360 degrees and all you see is history, from the Colombian senate, the Bogotá Cathedral, the house of the President, Santa Clara Convent and a bunch of personages that are looking to sell you pictures or a ride in an Alpaca, it is all part of this Plaza

lolinstar

Nice organization, beautiful Park, cannot walk all, really huge.... 30 minutes from town riding the bus, got late to the Concert but liked it very much. Enjoy the Park!