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= Park of the Founders = Park of the Founders is an emblematic park and a tourist site in the city of Villavicencio, located on Avenue 40 on the road leading to Bogotá and the municipality of Acacías. It covers an area of six hectares and consists of several "stations". The first of these is a square in the center of which stands majestically the Monument to the Founders, the work of renowned artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt; secondly, it has ample parking space, green areas ideal for picnics and family outings, a children's and fitness area. Additionally, the park offers a modern water fountain and was chosen as one of the settings visited by Pope Francis in 2017.

History of the Monument to the Founders
Park of the Founders in Villavicencio, was named in honor of the sculpture made by the Antioquian artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancourt, which honors the founding llanera race.

The sculpture was created in 1988 and it was stored in the Red Cross parking lot for 6 years. Unfortunately, the author never saw his work erected, as he died a year before it was installed. The problems continued, since it was installed on a 6-hectare plot of land with weeds, the park was not yet built. Finally, more than 500 million COP were invested and Ecopetrol donated six large pipes weighing 800 kg each, which served as support for the work. Inauguration date was in 1996.

The sculpture has a height of 22 meters from its pedestal, has several symbols that represent the region of the Orinoquia and it makes a tribute to the llanera land. The man who is standing represents the founder, trying to reach a corocora with his hands, which is a symbol and representation of the eastern plains. The founder is supported by two horses, which are the most important companions of the "llanero".

Although it is a symbolic structure, the passing of the years has deteriorated the monument because when it is exposed to water and the sun it has begun to have cracks, therefore the humidity has begun to oxidize the metal base. Today the streetlights that are placed on the ground they are now garbage containers; in addition, people are not aware of the use and care that should be given to the monument, because in some cases they try to climb the structure and being such an old artifact it can cause accidents if it comes to detach some of its parts.

Cross of Reconciliation and Tree of Life
The visit of Pope Francis in Villavicencio was considered one of the most important events in the history of the city this happened on september 8, 2017 when the peace agreement had been signed 10 months ago. The Pope decided to visit the eastern plains because of all the displacements caused by the armed conflict in the country, the Pope celebrated several masses in different cities of the country and in Villavicencio one of them was celebrated in a lot near the Malocas Park on via Maracos. also the visit to the Park of the Founders had as done the approach of the tree of life and the path of reconciliation.

The Tree of Reconciliation is a monument created by the victims of the armed conflict in Colombia. It was placed during the Pope's visit to the Park of the Founders in 2017, where he spoke with children and social leaders while they prayed and held a minute of silence for said victims.

At the end the tree of life was planted next to the monument of the cross of reconciliation symbolizing all the conflict that Colombia has been through for many years. The symbol of reconciliation is a yellow flower from the Orinoquia which was planted in the park in reference to the victims of armed conflict in the country and allusive to the care and respect we must have towards the environment.

After these events, it was proposed to strengthen and promote tourism development in the Park of the Founders with the installation of a photo gallery containing memories of Pope Francis visit to the city of Villavicencio, was also built a landscaping design, a kiosk for the parish priest to celebrate the Eucharist and benches for the attendees were also built.

Park Areas
In the Park of the Founders it is possible to find different areas for enjoy, the Oasis is a fountain in which couples can visit at night when the lighting is turned on, although it must be taken into account that there are birds resting nearby, which is why it is common to find them. The fitness area is very crowded by those who are going to exercise, generally it is very used in the mornings and at nights. The children's areas offered by the park were recently renovated since it is common to see children with their parents in these places, in addition to this there is an exclusive theater for events and others. The food court is one of the most important places in the park because here it is possible to find typical dishes and drinks to enjoy while you go through the routes that are all over the place; another of the areas that were included in the park, is the one called "footprints founders" where pets can enjoy the large green areas offered by the park.

Schedule
The park has its doors open from 8 a.m. hours used by people who attend physical activity or exercise in the gymnasium square, closing time is at 9 p.m. when the other visitors have already left. This place is a space to enjoy with the family and some events such as music festivals, cultural festivals, gastronomic festivals, aerobics and concerts.