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First municipality reached on the Las Palmas road heading east, 32 km from Medellín. Its municipality calls it the gastronomic gateway of the Oriente and promotes themed routes for murals, coffee, furniture and wood, viewpoints and crafts.
- Ruta Gastronómica and El Retiro Me Sabe festival
- Ruta Murales
- Ruta Cafetera
- Ruta del Mueble y la Madera
- Ruta Miradores
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: El Retiro featured for green landscapes, gastronomy and tradition.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Reserva Ecológica San Sebastián La Castellana
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