Plaza de Bolivar
Plaza de Bolivar
4
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
289 within 5 kms
Attractions
27 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.0
173 reviews
Excellent
49
Very good
65
Average
38
Poor
18
Terrible
3
Jodie M
234 contributions
Feb 2020
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 his ashes placed at the top of the sculpture.
Well it is all here in this one place.
The sculptor that made the sculpture of Bolivar has his ashes placed at the top of the sculpture.
Written 18 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
james p
Petaluma, CA542 contributions
Feb 2020
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.
Written 29 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands3,933 contributions
Dec 2019
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 and a cathedral. A statue of Bolivar and a modern sculpture, some green and tall trees provide a provincial capital ambiance.
After offices close activity on the square dies down rather early and shifts towards the north part of the city where there is also more security. Carrera 14, for a significant part a pedestrian zone, links the square with the north. Overall not a bad place with a pleasant ambiance especially during the day.
After offices close activity on the square dies down rather early and shifts towards the north part of the city where there is also more security. Carrera 14, for a significant part a pedestrian zone, links the square with the north. Overall not a bad place with a pleasant ambiance especially during the day.
Written 21 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
David-ChiGuy-F
Fort Wayne, IN37 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
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 and I practiced my Espanol!
Written 10 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
drbchp
Washington DC, DC31 contributions
Feb 2019
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 plaza with a wide clean area and a beautiful church. I recommend spending a couple hours at least walking around.
Written 25 February 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
WrldTravela
Brisbane, Australia63 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Armenia and its main plaza are one of the least interesting places I've been to in Colombia. I sat down in the plaza only to find myself being targeted my a homeless man who was clearly mentally ill. If I hadn't felt I needed to leave, I would have had a better look at the two sculptures. I would avoid sitting in the plaza. There are a lot of homeless people and it doesn't feel very safe. Keep an eye on your belongings if you're in the area. The adjacent mall didn't feel any safer.
Written 27 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
critic735
Millerton, NY117 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This is the center of the city which doesn’t appear to be very proud of itself. Don’t bother to come here or to the square. Wish I had’t visited.
Written 11 February 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SayujPrem
107 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Interesting place with the chaos of the ordinary downtown. Be careful with your belongings.
Besides that, try 'forcha', a traditional bevrage, arepa de chóclo (sweet corn cake), sold in the surrounding. And enjoy the Effort sculpture.
Besides that, try 'forcha', a traditional bevrage, arepa de chóclo (sweet corn cake), sold in the surrounding. And enjoy the Effort sculpture.
Written 14 November 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mathiass1987
Paris, France29 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
The central square of the city of Armenia with city hall and a church but the architecture of the buildings is not nice and there is nothing special to see for a tourist
Written 3 October 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
xyz411
Cusco Region, Peru67 contributions
May 2017
The place is clean and offers benches to relax and enjoy the views. Several restaurants and cafes on all sides as well as some restaurants. #4travelersonly
Written 10 September 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
No questions have been asked about this experience
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listingPlaza de Bolivar - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza de Bolivar
- Hotels near Plaza de Bolivar:
- (0.13 km) Hotel Zuldemayda
- (0.17 km) Hotel Ayenda Marckia 1901
- (0.23 km) Hotel Aussie Koala
- (0.24 km) Hotel La Quinta Porra
- (0.24 km) Remanso de Paz
- Restaurants near Plaza de Bolivar:
- (0.14 km) The Grill Parilla De Sabores
- (0.11 km) Rancho Arepa
- (0.17 km) Cafe Quindio
- (0.12 km) 7 Arroyos
- (0.14 km) SEÑOR WOK