Parque Lleras is the first port of call for anyone looking for upscale nightlife. It’s easy to point the finger at Parque Lleras (pronounced ‘Jeras’) for being too expensive or at the people for being less friendly than in other parts of town. But, given that so many people visit from outside of El Poblado [...]
Parque Bolivar
Parque Bolivar is how you imagine Colombia to be if your impression is still largely based on a Gabriel Garcia Márquez novel. Time seems to stand still in Parque Bolivar as you take a seat and watch the comings and goings of an assortment of characters. Kids, students, artists, wrinkly old men with top hats [...]
Museo de Antioquia
Museo de Antioquia exhibits the biggest collection of Botero paintings in the world. Museo de Antioquia includes a wide range of art, not all of which is of interest to the average visitor. But, working your way towards the fourth floor where Botero dominates with 108 paintings is half the fun. Indeed, while Museo de [...]
Plaza de las Esculturas
Plaza de las Esculturas exhibits 23 sculptures by Fernando Botero. Plaza de las Esculturas (also known as Plaza Botero) exhibits 23 instantly recognisable sculptures featuring inflated or oversized humans and animals. Botero donated the sculptures on condition that they were placed outside so that people could easily see and touch them. Indeed, the Roman soldier [...]
