My husband Gene and I had an amazing time in Bogotá, Colombia late last year. One of the things I really enjoyed was all the street art. I asked several people where some of their favorite paintings were located. Quite a few people said we had to visit the Plazoleta del Chorro de Quevedo, so we made sure to visit one day while in the area.
According to a sign near the entrance to the area, the Plazoleta del Chorro de Quevedo owes its name to the water fountain donated by Father Francisco de Queveso in the 19th century. Its particular layout that forms the mouth of a funnel is due to the stream course of the Quebrada San Bruno from which it used to be taken the water for the fountain.
According to a sign near the entrance to the area, the Plazoleta del Chorro de Quevedo owes its name to the water fountain donated by Father Francisco de Queveso in the 19th century. It has a particular layout that forms the mouth of a funnel, due to the stream course of the Quebrada San Bruno from which the water for the fountain used to be taken.
In 1960, a chapel was built in the Plazoleta, copied from the Ermita del Humilladero located in the Parque Santander. Today the square serves as a stage for street artists and is a meeting place for university students. I hope you enjoy our pictures of some the square and the incredible art work.