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Parque Santander is a park in the heart of the bustling city of Bucaramanga. It’s located a couple blocks south of Centennial Park and about eight blocks east of Parque García Rovira.
The center of the park features a statue of Francisco de Paula Santander (1792-1840), an important Colombian military and political leader. There are also beautiful ornamental lamps with intricate bases, benches, and lots of vendors.
Cathedral of the Holy Family
Sitting on the park is the Cathedral of the Holy Family (Catedral de la Sagrada Familia), which was built between 1898 and 1934. It has a bright interior with some beautiful stained glass windows.
Club del Comercio
Also on the park is the Club del Comercio, founded in 1872 as the city’s premier high society social club. The building was built in the 1920s. Inside is a restaurant, bar, bowling alley, billiard room, squash court, salon, spa, and several elegant meeting rooms. It’s not possible to enter without permission or an invitation from a club member.
