Must-see routes: towns to visit in Antioch in our article today. What do you think of this proposal? Well, it's time to discover the charms of Colombia, and this part of the country is simply wonderful.
Today, let's discover the must-see towns in Antioch to fall in love with.
Antioch
Colombia It is made up of departments and Antioquia is one of them. The capital is the famous city of Medellín and the territory is in the Caribbean and the Andean region.
This department has diverse landscapes, mountains, moors, sea, plains, forests, and even swamps. On the west side are the waters of the Pacific, and on the north side, the warm waters of the Caribbean.
Just as it's hot due to its proximity to the equator, it's also very cold in the moorland and mountain ranges. So, tourism here is fantastic, thanks to the diversity of natural landscapes and towns.
Guatapé
On our list of towns to travel to in Antioquia, Guatapé is number one. It stands alone two hours from Medellín, about 80 kilometers, and it's super colorful.
Traditionally, the people here were dedicated to mining, agriculture, and livestock farming, but the construction of a large dam in the 70s changed their productive use to tourism. The town has colorful houses, with even more colorful, embossed plinths. A photo is a must here, especially of Remembrance Street.
But just 10 minutes away is the Piedra del Peñol, one of the most fantastic and impressive viewpoints in the country. It's a 220-meter-high rock of quartz and mica, climbed by 740 steps, and from its summit offers a 360-degree view of the reservoir.
El Guatapé reservoir, the dam built in 1970, is a marvelous work of modern engineering, and a destination for motorboats, water bikes, small boats and kayaks.
Santa Fe de Antioquia
This is a colonial town founded in 1541, and knew how to be the capital of Antioquia before the current Medellín.
A museum, ancient churches, elegant mansions on cobblestone streets—everything you'd expect from a colonial town with a Spanish and religious past. In fact, it has eight ancient churches, between houses with balconies and palm trees.
Santa Fe is one of the largest towns on our list, and offers tourists Horseback riding, paragliding, river rafting and hiking. Just 10 minutes away is the West Bridge, 291 meters high and over the Cauca River, connecting Antioquia and Sopetrán.
Finally, it's hot here and you can't leave without trying their delicious tamarinds.
Jericho
A small town in Antioquia, square in layout, with houses and shops selling leather goods (the classic carrieles or leather bags) and cardamom sweets.
Jericho is a Heritage Town of ColombiaIts little houses are colorful, its colonial balconies are decorated with flowers and the first thing you notice is that Jericó It is the home of Colombia's first saint, Saint Mother Laura Montoya.
San Rafael City
San Rafael is west of Antioquia, in the middle of the Guatapé dam. It is a cheaper destination than the rest, and if you are in Guatapé you take a bus and in just half an hour you are here in San Rafael.
What does this charming Colombian town offer? Vast forests with eight waterfalls where you can swim and hike. water sportss, basically.
Saint Peter of Miracles
This town has one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Antioch, the Minor Basilica of the Lord of Miracles.
The beautiful temple, decorated with gold and silver and with the beautiful image of Jesus, is the magnet of the town also known as The Northern Cultural Gate or the Sistine Gate of Antioquia.
Another tourist attraction is the Milky Way Theme Park, where you can learn about local dairy farming.
Carmen de Viboral
this town is just 44.6 kilometers from Medellín and cradle of local ceramics, a product of origin on its way to being considered the country's intangible heritage.
It is the birthplace of the Melcocho River, with crystal-clear waters, with a wonderful canyon that offers a 4-hour walk, but the attractions are more focused on local artisanal ceramics so you can visit the old kilns, the Ceramics Street and its centers, workshops, cultural spaces and the Ceramic MuseumCourse.
Sonson
It is considered one of the most beautiful towns in eastern Antioquia, although It is one of the least visited. Could it be why? It is 115 kilometers from Medellín?
Their little houses are traditional and full of history, so the first thing to do when you arrive is to go for a walk along the so-called City of hope.
Sonsón has a great cultural and historical wealth It participated in the colonization of Antioquia, and has produced governors, writers, and ministers. It has a picturesque historic center and many museums.
If you visit Sonsón in August you will participate in many festivals as the corn festivalsz, but you can always go hiking in the surrounding hills, and get to know the Páramo Viewpoint and of course, the Sonsón Moor.
Garden
Jardín is a town in Antioquia even further from Medellín than Sonsón, 131 kilometers awayIt is a city of many hills inhabited by an average of 14 thousand people.
It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful towns in Antioquia, for its colonial houses with their little balconies with flowers, all colorful, its enormous park and its green surroundings with waterfalls, trails and lakes.
You must visit the Clara Rojas House Museum, the cable car, the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, La Escalera Waterfall, and Cristo Rey Hill...
Entrerrios
Is one of the towns with the coldest climate in Antioquia and is located to the north, about two hours from Medellín.
Entrerríos is called that because It is crossed by two rivers, and is also known as Colombian Switzerland, for its landscapes and the good quality of life of its people.
Dairy farms that can be visited, and the Rock Stone.
Salamina
Finally, this town with a colonial historic center in perfect condition. It is in the north of the country and it is super quiet.
Travelers can simply enjoy their peace, visit coffee plantations, walk through the valley and even through an elegant cemetery with beautiful sculptures.
Of course, Antioquia has many other wonderful towns to visit. You can rent a car in Medellín and set off on an adventure through green hills, colorful colonial towns, coffee plantations, churches, and always, always, the charming Colombian atmosphere.