Santafe de Antioquia: Colonial City

Come and discover the magical history of ST Fe de Antioquia, a colonial town, which preserves its architectural heritage intact, be amazed by the majesty of the western bridge, which crosses the Cauca River, built in the 19th century and considered the work of civil engineering most important of the time. Appreciate the rich cultural and religious history of the region exposed through objects, paintings and stories in the Juan del Corral museum. Discover the beautiful Spanish colonial architecture, touring the Plaza Mayor and its Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the churches of Chiquinquirá and Jesús de Nazareno, then crave the delicious exotic fruit sweets, typical of the tropics, offered in street stalls and appreciate the traditional goldsmithing of the art of filigree, Arab heritage in the workshop of the house of culture. Then, enjoy a delicious typical lunch and to end your day appreciate the exquisite flavor of a coffee of origin, at the Mariscal Robledo hotel, in an atmosphere of reunion with local art and history.

Presentation of the place:

In the southwest of Antioquia, on the edge of the Cauca River, is the beautiful colonial city of Santa Fe de Antioquia Declared a national monument and with a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, the old capital of the department, houses intact its mansions, churches, squares and foundation streets. The Western Bridge over the Cauca River is an exemplary civil engineering work of its time, the 19th century, which allowed communication with the interior of the country to the east with the municipality of Olaya and facilitating the connection to the Pacific Sea, on the other Cauca river side. It is a fascinating journey through the tradition and history of the town.