Plaza de Panama Fountain
Plaza de Panama Fountain
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,605 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is a beautiful fountain, located in the center of Panama square within Balboa park.
The fountain is decorated with beautiful tiles which are well worth a look.
The fountain is decorated with beautiful tiles which are well worth a look.
Written 23 June 2023
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mini
Fremont, CA1,79,709 contributions
Jan 2020
We returned to Balboa Park. We enjoyed going to the museums, having lunch, and also seeing this historic fountain - Plaza de Panama Fountain. Its is from the Panama exposition that was held there.
Written 3 February 2020
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Ydnar
Kamloops, Canada662 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
When visiting the park, this is a great place to rest your feet, maybe have a snack or a drink. It's a very pretty fountain, surrounded by some great architecture. Just a pleasant spot for a break before visiting all those museums. There's just something about water features...
Written 3 October 2018
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rduinc
Annapolis, MD2,245 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
This lovely fountain is located in the middle of Plaza de Panama, a beautiful plaza surrounded by the architecture from the 1915 Expo. Great place to sit, rest, and relax.
Written 9 August 2018
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Stevenage, UK1,757 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
This water feature adds to the serene setting of the park and buildings and provides yet another photo opportunity within this beautiful setting.
Written 3 January 2017
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,764 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Located in the Plaza de Panama the fountain is quite interesting and pretty and definitely a place to visit when in Balboa Park. The bus back to San Diego leaves from just below the area.
Written 31 October 2016
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AlexanderD
Jackson, NJ4,612 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The fountain itself is beautiful, no doubt. But it is the location at the heart of Balboa Park which makes it so worth the visit. It is hard to imagine it was once a parking lot. Now it is a vibrant spot with energy and beauty and charm surrounded by gorgeous architecture. Loved it.
Written 26 August 2016
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John S
Casa Grande, AZ28 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We've been visiting the Plaza area for over 35 years now, and the recent improvements are wonderful. Last week the fountain was surrounded with beautiful blooming dahlias. Many more tables have been added, giving the area a more European atmosphere. There are just 2 negatives: more coffee and snack carts are needed that operate throughout the day, and evening during the summer, and the asphalt surface needs regular power washing to remove spilled drink stains. This is done in Spain, and needs to be part of the maintenance here.
Written 3 August 2016
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Cary L
San Diego, CA707 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
The Plaza de Panama, in the heart of Balboa Park, used to be mainly a parking lot. Then a previous mayor ordered a revamp, an it became a glorious public plaza (as it originally was), with the fountain as its centerpiece. Today, there are tables and chairs with sun umbrellas, art works, informational displays, and food vendors. It's a great place to take a break from touring the park, look up at the tower of the Museum of Man, and appreciate this respite in the middle of the city.
Written 28 May 2016
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Love4Travel616
New York City, NY201 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We were walking through Balboa park and came across the beautiful fountain. I felt like I was back in Spain with the beautiful architecture and design of many buildings in the park- especially this fountain.
Written 1 May 2016
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