Visita a la plaza Santiago Mariño en Cumaná [Esp-Eng]
Continuando mi recorrido por la avenida Gómez Rubio en Cumaná, capital del estado Sucre, quiero compartirles una visita a la plaza Santiago Mariño. Era la primera vez que visitaba este lugar y me llamó la atención la cantidad de árboles; es un sitio ideal para refrescarse del intenso sol característico de esta ciudad costera.
Al entrar en la plaza, observé grandes árboles, palmeras y plantas ornamentales. Hay jardines a ambos lados y un letrero que indica el nombre de la avenida; la plaza se encuentra cerca de la Contraloría del Estado.
Continuing my visit along Gómez Rubio Avenue in Cumaná, the capital of Sucre State, I’d like to share a tour of Santiago Mariño Plaza. It was my first time visiting this square, and I was struck by the number of trees; it is an ideal spot to cool off from the intense sun that characterizes this coastal city.
Upon entering the plaza, I noticed large trees, palm trees, and ornamental plants. Gardens line both sides, and there is a sign displaying the avenue's name; the plaza is located near the State Comptroller's Office.
Había visto ese edificio varias veces al dirigirme al centro de la ciudad por la avenida Arizmendi. La avenida Gómez Rubio se cruza con ella en el semáforo, justo donde se ubica la plaza. Se ha convertido en un espacio donde trabajadores y transeúntes hacen una pausa para refrescarse y descansar del fuerte calor que azota actualmente a la ciudad.
En el centro, sobre un pedestal rojizo, se alza una escultura de este personaje histórico. El suelo está pavimentado con baldosas de tipo caico, con secciones de concreto a los lados. Los jardines están separados por losas de pavimento que también sirven como senderos, y hay bancos de concreto tradicionales distribuidos por el lugar. Unos muros altos separan la plaza de los edificios residenciales circundantes, y el parque Guaiquerí se encuentra muy cerca. Tras recorrer la plaza y admirar los jardines y la escultura, pasé unos minutos observando el entorno. La abundante vegetación es, sin duda, el rasgo más destacado de la plaza, lo que la convierte en un importante punto de encuentro para los habitantes de la ciudad. Santiago Mariño fue una figura histórica relevante, nacido en la isla de Margarita, que participó en el movimiento independentista de Venezuela —específicamente en la región oriental—; en su honor, una calle y un puente de la ciudad llevan su nombre.
I had seen that building several times before when heading to the city center via Arizmendi Avenue. Gómez Rubio Avenue intersects with it at the traffic lights, right where the plaza is situated. It has become a space where workers and passersby pause to cool off and rest from the intense heat the city is currently experiencing.
A sculpture of this historical figure rests on a reddish pedestal in the center. The ground is paved with caico tiles, with concrete sections on the sides. The gardens are separated by paving slabs that also serve as walkways, and there are traditional concrete benches scattered around. High walls separate the plaza from the surrounding residential buildings, and Guaiquerí Park is located very close by. After touring the plaza and admiring the gardens and sculpture, I spent a few minutes observing the surroundings. The abundant greenery is undoubtedly the plaza's standout feature, making it an important meeting point for the city's residents. Santiago Mariño was a prominent historical figure born on Margarita Island who participated in Venezuela's independence movement, specifically in the eastern region; a street and a bridge in the city bear his name in his honor.
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All images are my own, dividers courtesy of @kattycrochet.
Todas las imágenes son de mi autoría, divisores cortesía de @kattycrochet.
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