- Address: Plaza Bolivar, Casco Viejo, Panama City, Republic of Panama
The area of Bolivar is one of the most visited places in the capital of Panama , because here history and modernity have merged. You are waiting for monuments of art and architecture, as well as cozy cafes and restaurants.
Location:
Plaza Bolivar (English name - Plaza Bolivar) is located in the old part of Panama, called Casco Viejo , surrounded by historical buildings and monuments of the XIX century.
History of Plaza Bolivar
Bolivar Square is named after the Venezuelan general Simon Bolivar, the hero of Latin America, the liberation fighter of the country from the Spanish colonialists. This is the name of the square given in 1883, and until then it was called the Plaza de San Francisco, named after the rich church of San Francisco de Asis.
What is the interesting area of Bolivar?
Plaza Bolivar is one of the most beautiful and visited places in Casco Viejo. It is very conveniently located, and tourists often come here to relax after hours of walking around the historic part of the city.
It is worth noting that there is almost no traffic on Bolivar Square, so there is a big expanse for hikers, many cafes and restaurants. Many establishments have huge awnings from the sun and offer tourists to relax and taste the local Panamanian cuisine right on the open verandas and terraces. One of the most visited is the café Segafredo, from where it is convenient to view the surroundings.
Among the attractions of the square are the following:
- On the square stands the beauty of the Cathedral of St. Francis , next to which you can see the palace of Bolivar , where there used to be a monastery.
- In addition, on the Plaza Bolivar there is the building of the former Columbia Hotel and the Church of St. Felipe Neri .
- In the center of the Bolivar square on the granite pedestal is a monument to the hero-liberator Simon Bolivar .
How to get there?
Visit Plaza Bolivar in general is not difficult. To do this, you first need to fly to the capital of Panama . Flights to Panama all airlines carry out with a transfer either through European cities (Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam), or through the cities of Latin America and the USA.
Next, you need to go to the old part of Panama City - the town of Casco Viejo, which is located in the southern part of the capital behind the fish market of Mercado del Marisco. You can get there by walking a short walk from the Estacion 5 De Mayo metro station or from the city's embankment, or by taxi.
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