It is a very interesting story that surrounds this historical monument, in my country there are many statues of heroes in the main squares of the cities, they participated together with the liberator Simón Bolívar in all the battles, there are many beautiful stories to tell. But I really liked everything you describe and I also liked the photos, very colorful, very original, it's good that you can go with your family and enjoy weekends in those beautiful places, I wish you good luck, Greetings and Blessings.