Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia on Postcard

"Plaza Botero At the center of Medellín, Plaza Botero gets its name from Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who donated 23 of his much-loved, disproportionate-bodied bronze sculptures to the city. There’s a huge chubby head, a reclining woman, and an oddly small man with a bowler hat riding a horse, plus good old Adam and Eve. The Museo de Antioquia abuts the plaza and houses other pieces by Botero as well as works by other artists. By day the square is vibrant and lively, but do take appropriate precautions after dark. By Travesías"

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"Plaza Botero At the center of Medellín, Plaza Botero gets its name from Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who donated 23 of his much-loved, disproportionate-bodied bronze sculptures to the city. There’s a huge chubby head, a reclining woman, and an oddly small man with a bowler hat riding a horse, plus good old Adam and Eve. The Museo de Antioquia abuts the plaza and houses other pieces by Botero as well as works by other artists. By day the square is vibrant and lively, but do take appropriate precautions after dark. By Travesías"

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"Plaza Botero At the center of Medellín, Plaza Botero gets its name from Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who donated 23 of his much-loved, disproportionate-bodied bronze sculptures to the city. There’s a huge chubby head, a reclining woman, and an oddly small man with a bowler hat riding a horse, plus good old Adam and Eve. The Museo de Antioquia abuts the plaza and houses other pieces by Botero as well as works by other artists. By day the square is vibrant and lively, but do take appropriate precautions after dark. By Travesías"

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Jessica Hutson

Google

Really wonderful spot! So many beautiful Botero sculptures. Highly recommend a visit to the museum just off the plaza as well. It can be crowded, though, so keep an eye on your stuff!

Alex Pan

Google

Plaza Botero in Medellín is a fascinating place to visit, but it’s important to stay cautious and aware of your surroundings. For safety, it’s best to remain within the plaza itself, where a noticeable police presence helps create a secure environment for tourists. While you may encounter a few homeless individuals in the area, they generally don’t pose a threat. However, the streets surrounding the plaza feel less secure, with an unsettling atmosphere. When our Uber passed through these neighborhoods, even the driver cautioned us about their dangers and advised avoiding them. During our visit, we spent a couple of hours in the plaza and were only approached by three vendors, all of whom were easy to politely decline with a simple wave. I felt reasonably safe using my DSLR, GoPro, and phone to take photos and videos, though I recommend staying mindful when handling valuable devices. For added safety, when waiting for an Uber, consider standing a bit further back from the curb to avoid potential snatch theft by passing motorcyclists. Despite these precautions, Plaza Botero is well worth a visit. The stunning sculptures by Fernando Botero scattered throughout the square create a unique and memorable experience. With the right preparation and awareness, you can enjoy this cultural landmark while staying safe.

Ivan Martinez

Google

The plaza represents a good experience where you can see this amazing sculptures but be aware that the area around it is not the nicest. There are hundreds of drug addicts in a near street piled on top of each other doing their thing. They won’t bother you in the day time but it is shocking to see so many shirtless, skinny people using drugs and piled up on one street. The government has a lot to do there. The plaza itself feels safe. Lots of police present and tourist. When the police sees an addict approaching the plaza they send them outside again. Just something to be aware of. Don’t be shocked but it is shocking to the eye. (Think of hundreds of zombies piled up on one street like walking dead show)

Gabriel Ungureanu

Google

Just wow. Fernando Botero's art is unique. This is his donation to Medellin. This is a tourist square, you can visit the European style building nearby. Worth visiting his private art collection in Bogotá, at the Botero Museum for art of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and other important artists.

Bonnie Smith

Google

This is a really cool place to see local art! There’s two museums at the park and lots of sculptures. You can walk around and enjoy local cuisine and coffee. We had lunch at the museum and sat on the balcony overlooking the park. It was great for people watching.

Jeremy Sams

Google

The statues are beautiful. I went around 5pm and the area was pretty busy. I’d suggest going earlier in the day. It’s cool to see but won’t take you very much time. Good to pair with the museum. The plaza is safe but I’d be cautious in the surrounding areas

Logan Gooding

Google

Really amazing, very busy... just be aware of your surroundings while enjoying the square.

Edwin Linares

Google

Good food, nice drinks, and friendly service. It is a great place for people watching along with the artwork in the plaza.

Jessica Hutson

Google

Really wonderful spot! So many beautiful Botero sculptures. Highly recommend a visit to the museum just off the plaza as well. It can be crowded, though, so keep an eye on your stuff!

Alex Pan

Google

Plaza Botero in Medellín is a fascinating place to visit, but it’s important to stay cautious and aware of your surroundings. For safety, it’s best to remain within the plaza itself, where a noticeable police presence helps create a secure environment for tourists. While you may encounter a few homeless individuals in the area, they generally don’t pose a threat. However, the streets surrounding the plaza feel less secure, with an unsettling atmosphere. When our Uber passed through these neighborhoods, even the driver cautioned us about their dangers and advised avoiding them. During our visit, we spent a couple of hours in the plaza and were only approached by three vendors, all of whom were easy to politely decline with a simple wave. I felt reasonably safe using my DSLR, GoPro, and phone to take photos and videos, though I recommend staying mindful when handling valuable devices. For added safety, when waiting for an Uber, consider standing a bit further back from the curb to avoid potential snatch theft by passing motorcyclists. Despite these precautions, Plaza Botero is well worth a visit. The stunning sculptures by Fernando Botero scattered throughout the square create a unique and memorable experience. With the right preparation and awareness, you can enjoy this cultural landmark while staying safe.

Ivan Martinez

Google

The plaza represents a good experience where you can see this amazing sculptures but be aware that the area around it is not the nicest. There are hundreds of drug addicts in a near street piled on top of each other doing their thing. They won’t bother you in the day time but it is shocking to see so many shirtless, skinny people using drugs and piled up on one street. The government has a lot to do there. The plaza itself feels safe. Lots of police present and tourist. When the police sees an addict approaching the plaza they send them outside again. Just something to be aware of. Don’t be shocked but it is shocking to the eye. (Think of hundreds of zombies piled up on one street like walking dead show)

Gabriel Ungureanu

Google

Just wow. Fernando Botero's art is unique. This is his donation to Medellin. This is a tourist square, you can visit the European style building nearby. Worth visiting his private art collection in Bogotá, at the Botero Museum for art of Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and other important artists.

Bonnie Smith

Google

This is a really cool place to see local art! There’s two museums at the park and lots of sculptures. You can walk around and enjoy local cuisine and coffee. We had lunch at the museum and sat on the balcony overlooking the park. It was great for people watching.

Jeremy Sams

Google

The statues are beautiful. I went around 5pm and the area was pretty busy. I’d suggest going earlier in the day. It’s cool to see but won’t take you very much time. Good to pair with the museum. The plaza is safe but I’d be cautious in the surrounding areas

Logan Gooding

Google

Really amazing, very busy... just be aware of your surroundings while enjoying the square.

Edwin Linares

Google

Good food, nice drinks, and friendly service. It is a great place for people watching along with the artwork in the plaza.

Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia

Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia

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