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Copacabana
Metropolitan-area town about 19 km north of Medellín, called Fundadora de Pueblos because the Aburrá Valley's first Catholic mass was held here in 1541. Mix of history, hillside nature, sport and local festivals.
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora de San Juan de la Tasajera
- Monumento a la Santa Cruz
- Fiestas de la Naranja (July)
- Bus access from Niquía and Cisneros metro stations
Why we listed it
Listed by Gobernación de Antioquia (turismo): Town profile, 19 km / 29 min from Medellín, first mass on 8 September 1541, festivals, public transport.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026