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Jardin
A coffee town in southwest Antioquia with a plaza of hand-painted wooden chairs and balconies, reached by a cable car over the valley and surrounded by cock-of-the-rock reserves.
48 km · about 55 min drive
South AmericaColombiaAntioquia
Abejorral
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
About Abejorral
Abejorral sits on the route: 30 minutes from Sonsón, 55km from El Penol de Guatape.
Abejorral is in Antioquia, Colombia, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sonsón, about 16 km away.
Abejorral is a town and municipality in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. It borders to the north with the municipalities of Montebello, La Ceja and La Unión, to the east with municipality of Sonsón, to the south with the department of Caldas and to the west with theRead more
municipalities of Santa Bárbara y Montebello. The population was 17,599 at the 2018 census.
It was founded in 1805 by José Antonio Villegas, although some believe it was in 1811. The latter was the year when the titles of the land were officially donated to the then existing residents.
Abejorral is one of the oldest municipalities in the Antioquia Subdivision and Colombia. It is known for its colonial times homes which are part of the Historical National Registry. Its topography is ideal for hiking and cycling activities with panoramic views of river and valleys; some of them will provide beautiful conditions for wild camping specially along the Arma River or the Aures River. Abejorral has some touristic features like "La Casa en el Aire" and the "Aures River Waterfall".
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What is there to see near Abejorral?
Within an hour or so of Abejorral: Jardin (48 km), El Penol de Guatape (55 km), Comuna 13, Medellín (55 km).
Where is Abejorral?
Abejorral is in Antioquia, Colombia, about 16 km from Sonsón.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 17,599
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- Antioquia
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 5.7893, -75.4273
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Worth the detour from Abejorral
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
El Penol de Guatape
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Comuna 13, Medellín
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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