Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Bosque de la República

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,802 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Bosque de la República

Bosque de la República, National monument in central Tunja, Colombia.

Bosque de la República is a historic park and national monument, declared by Law 163 of 30 December 1959, in the historic centre of Tunja. Beside it stands the Paredón de los Mártires, an adobe wall where Juan Nepomuceno Niño and José Cayetano Vásquez were shot in 1816, now shielded from damp by a glass panel. The marble Columna a los mártires, a five-tier column honouring the independence struggle, stands in the Plazoleta San Laureano.

The Bosque de la República was declared a national monument by Law 163 of 30 December 1959. Beside it stands the Paredón de los Mártires, the adobe wall where Juan Nepomuceno Niño, vice-president and governor of Tunja province in 1812, and José Cayetano Vásquez, commander of arms and governor in 1813, were shot in 1816. The wall now bears the inscription "Eternamente vive quien muere por la patria" and is shielded from damp by a glass pane.

The park is a national monument under Law 163 of 30 December 1959, and its surroundings hold the memory of the independence era. Beside it stands the Paredón de los Mártires, the adobe wall where Juan Nepomuceno Niño and José Cayetano Vásquez were shot in 1816; a glass wall now shields the adobe from damp. The Columna a los mártires, a five-tier marble column honouring the independence struggle, stands in the Plazoleta San Laureano.

The monument is located near Calle 15 and Carrera 11 in Tunja's historical center and offers public access year-round. The walkable pathways through green spaces make it easy to explore on foot without difficulty.

The Paredón de los Mártires stands beside the Bosque de la República, where Juan Nepomuceno Niño and José Cayetano Vásquez were shot in 1816. A glass panel shields the adobe wall from damp, and the inscription reads "Eternamente vive quien muere por la patria".

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,802 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
GPS coordinates
5.53333,-73.36667
Latest update
November 3, 2026 20:26
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Bosque de la República - National monument in central Tunja, Colombia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.