Parque Caldas

The park features ornate gardens, walkways, and a prominent statue of Francisco Jose de Caldas at its center, surrounded by white colonial buildings.

Established during Popayán's fourth centenary celebrations, the park marks the original urban core where the city's development began in the colonial period.

Government workers fill the square during lunch hours, while students and musicians gather in the evenings, creating different social dynamics throughout the day.

Multiple vendors around the park offer regional snacks, fresh juices, and ice cream, while security personnel maintain a constant presence in the area.

The surrounding white buildings receive colored illumination at night through ground-level lights, creating a transformative display of the colonial architecture.

GPS coordinates: 2.44191,-76.60634

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15