Plaza seen from above, featuring a prominent stone pavilion surrounded by vegetation. A few red TransMilenio buses pass by. Stone pavilion seen from below. A decorative bird figure stands out atop its dome. Several trees surround it. Bronze statue of Simón Bolívar, the Liberator, atop the pavilion's five stone columns.
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Journalists' Park is an iconic monument in the historic center of Bogotá, built between 1882 and 1886 by the Italian architect Pietro Cantini to commemorate the first centenary of Simón Bolívar's birth. 

Originally called La Romana Park, this space began to stand out as a meeting point for journalists, poets, and writers in the 20th century. In 1960, it adopted its current name, and in 2014 it was renamed Gabriel García Márquez Park, in honor of the renowned Colombian writer and Nobel Laureate in Literature.

The park has a triangular shape due to the curve of the Eje Ambiental (Environmental Axis), an avenue that follows the course of the former San Francisco River. There you will find the Templete del Libertador (Temple of the Liberator), a work by Cantini inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Rome.

Around the park, you will find a wide variety of restaurants. From traditional pandebonos, a specialty of local bakeries, to international cuisine, this place is perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors or sharing a special moment with friends and family. Its culinary diversity complements the unique experience the park offers.

📍 Instrucciones de llegada

It's located right in the heart of Bogotá, in the Las Nieves neighborhood, in the Santa Fe district. It's just a few blocks from Plaza de Bolívar. It's also within easy reach of the Gold Museum, the Botero Museum, and the Mint. You can get there by TransMilenio and get off at either the Las Aguas or Museo del Oro stations, both of which are just a few blocks away..