Here are some photographic postcards from my last trip to Ciudad Bolívar, Bolívar State, Venezuela. This city is characterized by the grandeur of its colonial and neoclassical architecture, but also by its setting surrounded by the Orinoco River and all its history, which earned it the title of capital of Bolívar State. A walk through its endless streets, sometimes on cobblestone streets from the colonial era, made me wonder what those times might have been like. It's like a journey through time every time I go to this place.
Passing by houses, some in better condition than others, or some almost falling apart from all the time they've endured in this place. It's an encounter with our country's history, where many notable figures of the time passed through these same streets or even spent the night in some of them. It's also a chance to admire the architecture of many of these infrastructures that still stand centuries after their construction, as if trying to maintain their mark on history as a place of great importance to the city and the country.
Although I've always personally said that, in general terms, I've never liked Ciudad Bolívar, due to being a poorly organized city and sometimes even neglected. Without a doubt, places like the historic center of the city change the landscape of the entire city, making it worthy of being a tourist attraction that everyone should visit at some point. Everything changes when you walk through its streets, meet its people, and learn countless stories and legends that are still passed down through generations as anecdotes and a source of pride that many people share.
This last trip was with my wife, who hadn't been to this place yet despite having lived in the state for several years. However, we live an hour away from this city in another important city in the state called Puerto Ordaz. The truth is, lately, I haven't traveled as much as I used to, when I practically traveled through several states in Venezuela. Now, I limit myself to visiting closer places, but each of these places undoubtedly has its own magic, just as I've told you about this part of Ciudad Bolívar, where you can feel that magic and harmony that makes you feel good in a certain way.
I hope to return to this place again because there are other places we missed, but due to lack of knowledge, we couldn't visit, despite being very close to those spots. These places also have great appeal, with fables, stories, and an appreciation of the architecture as a very important point for anyone who visits this magical place.
All photographs are mine.
