Plazuela La Candelaria

This plaza located in colonial La Candelaria, on the road that takes you to Cerro de la Cruz is the most recent park that I am aware of. To be honest, I am not sure if there was a plaza here before and it was just renovated or if it’s a brand new park.

Does anybody know?

9 Responses to "Plazuela La Candelaria"

Buzz says:
August 9, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Just about a block south of this park is a short street that does not go through. Near the end of it are more of these statues in another small park.
Were these put in place about the same time as the Minerva Temple in Xela and Huehue?
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1. Rudy says:
  August 12, 2011 at 1:46 pm
  Buzz, I am wondering myself these same questions. I will have to investigate among that people who know best. Stay tune for a follow up with the answers. 😉
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Aldo Bonilla says:
August 10, 2011 at 3:47 pm
I do… its political campaign… as Guatemala City… but anyway, just enjoy it!
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1. Rudy says:
  August 12, 2011 at 1:43 pm
  Well, according to my friend Nelo, a true panza verde, this little plaza has existed as such for a long time. In fact, he believes it is the neighbors who take care of the park. So, in this particular case, it is not part of a political campaign.
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Eli Orozco says:
August 11, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Are those Roman Statues, perhaps to celebrate our great
Roman heritage?
Exquisite art by the way!
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1. Rudy says:
  August 12, 2011 at 1:44 pm
  Yes they are Roman-looking statues. I wish I knew more about them. Well, I guess that’s a good excuse to investigate. 😉
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  1. Duendemaya says:
    January 30, 2012 at 12:06 am
    @rudygiron:disqus The statues were part of El Parque Central originally, and during the previous to the last renovation, probably in the late 60’s, after La Candelaria was built, they were moved to La Colonia, they got split, some are on this park and the others are in the one right across Las Ruinas. Let’s meet next time I’m down there for more answers…
    @google-99ac4dcf980733744e9b60f53d883949:disqus , I lived there back in the 70s, to be exact, right in front of this little park, and sure enough, it wasn’t as pretty as it is now, but the park has been there since I have my first memory arriving to Antigua.
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    1. Rudy says:
      February 1, 2012 at 10:41 am
      Okay, if you let me know you’re coming, it will be my pleasure to meet with you again and have some ceviches on me.
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Bonnie Gruberman says:
June 1, 2022 at 9:29 pm
Hello Mr. Rudy,
My cousin, Jose Maria Magana P., your honored man of La Antigua, would know the exact correct history of these questions!
I hope this helps!
Sincerely,
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