About Plaza de Bolivar

Surrounded by iconic buildings such as the Palace of Justice situated on the northern side of the square and the Parliament of Colombia looming towards the south end, Plaza De Bolivar or the Bolivar square is the main square of Bogota and considered to be the pinpoint of manifestations and protests in Colombia. Mainly famous among the tourists for its historical and political importance, Plaza De Bolivar is adorned by the statue of Simon Bolivar and was sculptured by Pietro Tenerani in 1846. The statue of Simón Bolivar located in the square is the first public monument in Bogota. On the north side of the square is the palace of justice, used by the high council today. The building is not ancient but it is the symbol of the status of the country. In the south of the square, you can see the Parliament of Colombia.

Must See

  • Statue of Simon Bolivar.
  • The Head Office of the Mayor of Bogota.
  • Capitolio Nacional.
  • The Primary Cathedral of Bogota.
  • The Supreme Court.
  • The Presidential Palace and Palacio Lievano.

How to reach

From Monday to Saturday:
TransMilenio Bus L82, M82, G47, H83 to stop: San Victorino. The ticket price is COP 2,400 for all day. 9 minutes walk from the bus stop to Plaza de Bolivar. 
Local Taxi Services to stop: Plaza de Bolívar.

On Sunday and Public Holidays:
Local Taxi Services to stop Plaza de Bolívar. It is 5.4 km from the city center and will cost you $10.000 - $12.000 COP.

Tips

  • Visit the place during the daytime.
  • Hire a tour guide to get the best out of Boliver Square.
  • You can feed the Pigeons. 
  • Do not smoke publicly.
  • Carry a raincoat or an umbrella.
  • Visit in the morning to avoid the crowd.
  • You can take photos outside.

Visit Time

Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours

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Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 13.55°C

 

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