Aerial view of an urban park with wide, reddish-toned pathways surrounded by gardens and diverse vegetation. Benches, railings, and stepped terraces are visible, along with a small kiosk and a sign that reads ""Bogotá."" The surroundings are green and well-organized, with areas for rest and walking. A small, classic-style kiosk in the middle of a park, with a beige facade and ornamental details in relief and decorative moldings in blue and gold. The building has windows and a white door, as well as a front access staircase. It is surrounded by trees, green areas, and pathways, in a tranquil and bright setting during the day. An artistic structure in the form of metal arches with colored glass panels, arranged sequentially above a pathway. The stained-glass windows in shades of red, yellow, blue, and green contrast with the partly cloudy sky in the background. Railings, vegetation, and urban buildings are visible on either side, creating a modern and visually striking space.
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Located on the eastern edge of the Santa Fe district, at the foot of the eastern hills that border Bogotá, lies the historic Independence Park: one of the city's oldest parks and home to several works declared historical and cultural heritage sites. It was built in 1910 to commemorate the first centenary of Colombia's independence, on July 20, 1810.

The park, which covers approximately 14 hectares between Carrera 5 and Carrera 7, and between Calle 26 and the Torres del Parque (Park Towers), next to the La Santamaría Cultural Plaza, was inaugurated by then-President Rafael Reyes for the First Agricultural and Industrial Exposition. It was initially named Parque de los Hermanos Reyes (Park of the Reyes Brothers), in honor of the president. Its design was inspired by the Parisian style of the late 19th century..

There you can admire a bust of the poet Carlos Martínez, from San Gil, who was one of the drafters of the 1886 Political Constitution. Also worth seeing is the Kiosk of Light, designed by the Italian architect Pietro Cantini, which is an exact replica of the one built in the French city of Versailles.

Due to the construction of Carrera 10 and Calle 26 during the mayoral terms of Fernando Mazuera (1947 and 1949), almost all of the park's original buildings were demolished, and many of its trees, including several wax palms, were cut down. However, during the 1990s, the park was restored and is now one of the main natural and recreational areas in both the neighborhood and the city.

📍 Instrucciones de llegada

You can get there by TransMilenio and get off at the Museo Nacional station. Two blocks away, heading towards the eastern hills, you'll reach Parque de la Independencia.