Medellin #9 (Plaza Botero)

One of the most famous tourist attractions and finer examples of "made in Colombia" you will find in Medellin is Plaza Botero. A collection of homegrown sculptures by Fernando Botero set in a beautiful plaza in the heart of Medellin.

 The touristy factor and the hustle and bustle of "El Centro" has kept me away till now. 

I have passed this site many times on the metro train but finally got off at Estación Parque Berrío (Linea A) to begin my adventure in this prized area of the city. The plaza is picturesque with many areas to sit and people watch with lots of vendors about to tend to your needs. It is comprised of 23 sculptures if I read correctly and is bordered by Museo de Antioquia which contains more information about the life of Senor Botero. 

An older municipal building is also part of the plaza and to me looks more like a church but worth a picture or two.

The area is generally safe during the day but sketchy at night so be sure and finish your visit before sunset. Lots of eateries and shops nearby if you care to venture further afield.

Now the sculptures are kinda strange at first but like many works of famous artists grow on you after some time. All are of people and animals and can be described as overly-shaped. The female representations reminded me of what Texans would call a "healthy woman".