Downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Plaza Libertador Simón Bolívar
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
1. Plaza Libertador Simón Bolívar Marker
Simón Bolívar
Nació en Caracas–Venezuela
el 24 de julio de 1783
Murió en Santa Marta–Colombia
el 17 de diciembre de 1830
“Pongamos sin temor la piedra fundamental de la libertad sudamericana: vacilar es perdernos”
Discurso en la Sociedad Patriótica,
Caracas 3 al 4 de julio 1811
Simón Bolívar
Born in Caracas–Venezuela
on July 24, 1783
Died in Santa Marta–Colombia
on December 17, 1830
“Let us lay without fear the cornerstone of South American liberty: to hesitate is to be lost.”
Speech at the Patriotic Society,
Caracas, July 3 to 4, 1811
Erected 1991.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Wars, Non-US.
Location. 25° 46.643′ N, 80° 11.258′ W. Memorial is in Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. It is in Downtown Miami. It is on Biscayne Boulevard near Northeast 4th Street, on the right
this page online
Regionally, this memorial is in South Florida and on the Gold Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Cuban Salute to the Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Capitán Arturo Prat Chacón (a few steps from this marker); The Torch of Friendship (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Ponce de León (within shouting distance of this marker); Biscayne Boulevard – New World Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to International Trade Pioneers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dante B. Fascell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christopher Columbus (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.
Also see . . . Monument to Simón Bolívar (Bayfront Park, Instagram). (Submitted on April 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
2. Plaza Libertador Simón Bolívar Dedication
[Español:]
La representación consular de los países bolivarianos en Miami deja constancia de su reconocimiento por la importante colaboración otorgada a la remodelación de la
Plaza Bolívar
Por los señores:
H. Xavier Suárez
Alcalde de Miami
Dr. Luis A. Prieto Portar
Director de OO. PP. de Miami
Arq. Enrique Núñez
Del Departamento de OO. PP. de Miami
Magda Ruiz Pineda • Rafael Guerrero Rodríguez
Cónsul G. de Venezuela • Cónsul G. de Colombia
Rafael Guerrero Valenzuela • Martha Velasco de C.
Cónsul G. de Ecuador • Cónsul G. de Bolivia
Ruby de Young • Juan Luis Reus
Cónsul G. de Panamá • Cónsul G. de Perú
Miami, diciembre 17, de 1991
[English translation:]
The consular representation of the Bolivarian countries in Miami hereby records its recognition for the important collaboration granted toward the remodeling of
Plaza Bolívar
By:
H. Xavier Suárez
Mayor of Miami
Dr. Luis A. Prieto Portar
Director of Public Works of Miami
Arq. Enrique Núñez
Of the Department of Public Works of Miami
Magda Ruiz Pineda • Rafael Guerrero Rodríguez
Consul General of Venezuela • Consul General of Colombia
Rafael Guerrero Valenzuela • Martha Velasco de C.
Consul General of Ecuador • Consul General of Bolivia
Ruby de Young • Juan Luis Reus
Consul General of Panama • Consul General of Peru
Miami, December 17, 1991
La representación consular de los países bolivarianos en Miami deja constancia de su reconocimiento por la importante colaboración otorgada a la remodelación de la
Plaza Bolívar
Por los señores:
H. Xavier Suárez
Alcalde de Miami
Dr. Luis A. Prieto Portar
Director de OO. PP. de Miami
Arq. Enrique Núñez
Del Departamento de OO. PP. de Miami
Magda Ruiz Pineda • Rafael Guerrero Rodríguez
Cónsul G. de Venezuela • Cónsul G. de Colombia
Rafael Guerrero Valenzuela • Martha Velasco de C.
Cónsul G. de Ecuador • Cónsul G. de Bolivia
Ruby de Young • Juan Luis Reus
Cónsul G. de Panamá • Cónsul G. de Perú
Miami, diciembre 17, de 1991
[English translation:]
The consular representation of the Bolivarian countries in Miami hereby records its recognition for the important collaboration granted toward the remodeling of
Plaza Bolívar
By:
H. Xavier Suárez
Mayor of Miami
Dr. Luis A. Prieto Portar
Director of Public Works of Miami
Arq. Enrique Núñez
Of the Department of Public Works of Miami
Magda Ruiz Pineda • Rafael Guerrero Rodríguez
Consul General of Venezuela • Consul General of Colombia
Rafael Guerrero Valenzuela • Martha Velasco de C.
Consul General of Ecuador • Consul General of Bolivia
Ruby de Young • Juan Luis Reus
Consul General of Panama • Consul General of Peru
Miami, December 17, 1991
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, March 8, 2026
3. Plaza Libertador Simón Bolívar
The plaza is located along the bayfront in downtown Miami.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
