A Close-up View of Isla Taboga Sights
Comments(0) This post contains pictures with close-up views of some of the sights you may see (or may have missed) while visiting Isla Taboga. For more information, please visit the Isla Taboga Gallery in the PAGES section, and also the many articles that are posted under Isla Taboga in the CATEGORIES section of this blog.
This is the Church of San Pedro built around 1524, and reported to be the second oldest church still in use in the western hemisphere. On this day, construction workers were repairing the concrete in front of the church. The plaza area is often used as a playground. Click here to see the church several decades ago.
This is a close-up of the statue of Mother Mary and Baby Jesus over the main entrance. Note the light which is used for night viewing. Click here to see the statue at night.
This is the clock that’s above the statue. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked past this church and never noticed it. The clock hasn’t worked for years, and it will probably remain that way, frozen at 5:35. Besides, who on Taboga needs a clock?
The statue of Andrea Salinas greets all as they arrive on Taboga. In this picture it looks like there’s a drawing of an iguana next to her.
In this side picture, you can see that the iguana is really part of a sign on a fence several feet behind the bust.
Wheelhouse of the ferry, Calypso King.
Virgen del Carmen, Protector of Isla Taboga, El Morro, and all residents.
The corner of Calle Francisco Pizarro and El Almendro.
Calle Esquivel Fuentes.
Milagros de Buga. Note the sea shell artwork behind the glass. This shrine is an open mystery (for this gringo). The “Buga” part has always stumped me. I’ve found some Colombian references. I’ve found some “miracle of the hanging” references. But nothing explains why this is on Isla Taboga.
Small monument in San Pedro.
Living on the water.
Items for sale, many beautiful handmade necklaces.
Outdoor Menu.
There’s only one thing on the bird’s menu, and that’s fish.
