Plaza de Bolivar

Nice place to hang out

Want to relax, ant to play chess, want to enjoy an ice cream, want to learn about the history of the city. Well it is all here in this one place. The sculptor that made the sculpture of Bolivar has h...

Sweet Town

This is one of the nicest (although v touristy) and picturesque towns I saw in Colombia. It's easily walkable and on every corner there's a surprise. I wish I had had more time to spend here.

Modern plaza

Ever since 1889 this site has been the center of Armenia. Few historic buildings survived the 1999 earthquake. As a result the square is surrounded by modern buildings such as a government highrise an...

A classic plaza

I felt like I was back in time as I walked around. I learned about Bolivar, I ate, and I viewed the tchotchkes from dozens of vendors, inside and out. Didn't buy much, but that is not the point. Oh an...

Plaza Bolivar in Armenia, Colombia

The downtown area of Armenia is a very enjoyable and thriving area. The lower section is pedestrian only and quite nice, with good restaurants and shopping. Near the lower end of the area is the pla...