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Parque La Libertad is the main plaza in San Gil. While the rest of the city isn’t very beautiful, the plaza is one place that’s worth visiting.
It’s a large open space with lots of trees, a fountain, and a monument to the indigenous people of the area. Unfortunately, the fountain wasn’t operating.
There are several colonial buildings surrounding the plaza, including City Hall (Alcaldía). The pink Edificio Rueda sits on the southwest corner and kind of looks like it doesn’t belong with the rest of the buildings..
Holy Cross Cathedral
The most prominent building on the plaza is the Holy Cross Cathedral (Catedral de la Santa Cruz). It’s a large brick church with a surprisingly beautiful interior, and was built between 1770 and 1800. Pay special attention to the intricate designs on the ceiling.
To the right of the altar, there’s a chapel connected to a cemetery.
Conclusion
Other than El Gallineral Natural Park, the only other place we enjoyed in San Gil was Parque La Libertad.
