El Parque Centenario reabre sus puertas: Así quedó tras las obras
El Parque Centenario, símbolo histórico de Cartagena, reabrió sus puertas este martes 23 de diciembre de 2026, tras una inversión de $2.094 millones, con el fin de convertir de nuevo este espacio en un punto de encuentro para locales y visitantes.
TL;DR
- Parque Centenario in Cartagena reopened on December 23, 2026, after a $2.094 million investment.
- The renovation aims to re-establish the park as a gathering place for locals and tourists.
- New features include a Tourist Attention Center (CAT), a water and light show fountain, renovated sports areas, 29 modules for booksellers and artisans, restored monuments, improved pathways, and enhanced landscaping.
- The park, originally built in 1911 to commemorate Cartagena's 100 years of independence, honors historical figures.
- Historically, the site was known as Plaza del Matadero during the colonial period.
- Architect Luis Felipe Jaspe, who also designed the Clock Tower, was responsible for the park and its Obelisco monument.
- The park pays tribute to various local and national historical figures including General Uribe Uribe, Manuel F. Obregón, Enrique J. Arrázola, Lácides Segovia, President Enrique Olaya Herrera, and journalist Guillermo Cano Isaza.