Our tour group of 15 members was treated to a military procession, instrumental accompaniment of a choir singing the national anthem, and ceremonial “folding of the flag.” We arrived shortly after the ceremony began, so many were crowded near military members performing this somber ceremony. Guards prevented onlookers from getting too close. Of course, we were not permitted to enter the nation’s capitol. Still, the rousing military procession and robust national anthem provided a good photo op.

The Plaza has three major buildings surrounding it, and the Capitolio is one of the nicest architectural design there. The Roman columns gives it all its charm, as well as the large Horse statue of Bolivar standing in front of it.