Simon Bolivar Park, Metropolitan park in Teusaquillo, Bogotá, Colombia
Simon Bolivar Park spans over 1000 acres of green spaces with bicycle paths, sports complexes, and a 27-acre lake in central Bogotá.
The park opened in 1968 and received architectural improvements by Arturo Robledo Ocampo in the 1980s to establish recreational facilities.
The Events Plaza within the park serves as the primary concert venue in Bogotá, with a capacity for 140,000 people attending performances.
Visitors can participate in numerous outdoor activities, including boating on the lake, cycling on dedicated paths, and playing sports at dedicated facilities.
Metallica performed the first concert at the park on May 2, 1999, gathering 100,000 attendees, setting a record for concert attendance in Colombia.
Location: Bogotá
Official opening: 1968
Elevation above the sea: 2,547 m
GPS coordinates: 4.65806,-74.09389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
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