Santander Park in Puerto Carreño – Vichada

Busto a Francisco de Paula Santander - Puerto Carreño - vichada
Santander Park - Bust of Francisco de Paula Santander in Santander Park - Puerto Carreño - Photo: IE Antonia Santos.

The Santander Park in Puerto Carreño is located in the heart of the municipality, it is the main park of the capital of the Vichada, as well as its largest urban park.

Most of the state, departmental and municipal institutions of Vichada are located around it, which is why it is a favorable place to orient yourself regarding your routes through Puerto Carreño.

Parque Santander de puerto Carreño
Sculpture of the Blue Arawana (Santander Park-Puerto Carreño) Photo: Alberto Muñoz Osma

In the park you can see a monument in honor of Francisco de Paula Santander, as well as three smaller sculptures of three emblematic symbols of Vichada; These are: The blue arawana (Osteoglossum ferreirai), the river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis), and the Palometa; symbols that represent the richness of fauna of the water sources of this department.

Likewise, located on the sign in giant letters of “I love Puerto Carreño”, a perfect place for a souvenir photo as you pass through this beautiful municipality of the eastern plains.

(Read Also: Cerro de la Bandera and the best sunsets in Puerto Carreño)

Many cultural and institutional events usually take place in this park; It is a simple and fresh park where you can relax and take a moment to enjoy the tranquility that this small corner of Colombia offers.

Where is the Santander Park in Puerto Carreño located?

Santander Park is located at: 18-133, Cra. 8 #18-1, downtown neighborhood of Puerto Carreño, Vichada; in proximity to the Cathedral of our lady of Carmen.

Attention schedule: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Previous articleCathedral of Our Lady of Carmen of Puerto Carreño – Vichada
Next articlePasoganado Bridge of Puerto Carreño – Vichada

2 COMMENTS

  1. Trabajé en el Colegio José Eustasio Rivera y en la Escuela Normal, entre los años 90 y 93, en matemáticas y física.
    Me gustaría poderme contactar con los profesores Óscar Arango y esposa, José Laverede, César Cortés, Magola o Carlina Rojas, José García, Fanny Arenas.
    Con Fernando Benjumea, Saúl Hernández, Fernando Botello, Yanubi Hernández, personas con quienes hice una gran amistad.
    Mi estadía en Puerto Carreño fua muy agradable y productiva.

    • Hola, saludos, lamentablemente no conocemos a dichas personas, ya que este es un articulo informativo, sin embargo le recomendamos buscar a través de redes sociales, quizás alguno de ellos posea Facebook, mucha suerte y que lindo saber que vivio momentos agradables en esta bella tierra, saludos. 🙂

LEAVE AN RESPONSE

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here