Plaza Botero in Medellin Colombia Fernando Botero's Sculptures

Plaza Botero is located in the central neighborhood of La Candelaria in Medellin Colombia, between the Museum of Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture.

My recommendation is to spend a morning visiting both Plaza Botero and the Museum of Antioquia. Next, enjoy lunch at the museum restaurant. Follow up with a visit to the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture on the other side of Plaza Botero.

This isn’t an area I would visit at nighttime but during the day I think it is quite safe. Remember to always be aware of your surroundings and keep your handbag close to your body at all times.

You will find Plaza Botero is a magnificent outdoor art gallery in the heart of the city of Medellin Colombia.

Tourists enjoying Plaza Botero

Pensamiento (The Thought) bronze sculpture by Colombian artist Fernando Botero

Pensamiento (The Thought) bronze sculpture by Fernando Botero

During daytime hours the plaza is filled with tourists posing with and rubbing their hands over the large-scale bronze statues by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero.

Plaza Botero – Cabezo (Head) 1999 bronze

In 2002 Botero donated the 23 sculptures to the museum. Notice his signature style which depicts people and animals in large, exaggerated size.

Plaza Botero – woman with mirror

During one of my visits to the Plaza Botero I wandered around the neighborhood a little, advisable during daytime only. Afterwards I ate lunch at the restaurant at the Museum of Antioquia across the plaza, sitting outside and enjoying the people watching.