Walking Tour of Colombia's Armed Conflict History
- Parque de los Periodistas Gabriel Garcia Marquez
A park dedicated to journalists, symbolizing freedom of expression and the struggles the media faces in times of conflict.
- Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
Here, we will talk about the founding of Bogotá and a bit about the history of our continent.
- Museos del Banco de la Republica
We'll talk about the Medellín and Cali cartels. We'll discuss how these powerful drug trafficking groups grew and what led to their downfall. We'll also discuss why the extradition of Cali cartel members to the United States raised questions about the constitutionality of this action.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We continue to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This government building has been central to Colombia's diplomatic efforts and was the first presidential palace.
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
We continue the tour in Plaza Bolívar, the main square in Bogotá. This historic square is surrounded by important buildings, including the National Capitol, the Supreme Court of Justice, and the Presidential Palace. Plaza Bolívar has been the scene of numerous political events and protests, and it was also the site of a guerrilla takeover of the Palace of Justice.
- Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez
This stop provides insight into the cultural and literary reflections of Colombia's turbulent history.
