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Santa Fe de Antioquia
Whitewashed colonial town northwest of Medellin that was the departmental capital until 1826. Warmer than the city, with cobbled streets and a historic centre, it is a popular weekend and day-trip escape.
- Colonial centre, town founded in 1541
- Puente Colgante de Occidente over the Cauca River nearby
- Fiesta de los Diablitos, December film festival and Semana Santa
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: 79 km from Medellin, founded 1541, department capital for 200+ years, Puente Colgante de Occidente, festivals, hotter climate. Listed by Rough Guides: Whitewashed colonial town about 80 km from Medellin, nearly 1000 m lower and warmer, capital until 1826, popular weekend retreat, reduced midweek opening.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Hotel Mariscal Robledo
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Listed by ProColombia: Features Hotel Mariscal Robledo: library of 14,000 books, passive pool, local breakfast. Listed by Gobernación de Antioquia (turismo): Recommends visiting the hotel library, hidden on the first floor.
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Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: Kanaloa Water Park loved by local families for animal statues, lazy river and waterslides (2021 article).
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Casa Bixa
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Listed by ProColombia: Features Casa Bixa as a relaxing hotel in Santa Fe de Antioquia (describes it as adults-only, which the hotel's own page contradicts).
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Hostería Tonusco Campestre
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Wikivoyage: Listed as upscale hotel with pool, jacuzzis, spa and minigolf, phone +57 312 841 4957, updated Jul 2025 (corroboration only).
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Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: 291 m, completed 1895, Km 5 address, 45-minute walk, moto-taxi COP 15,000 round trip, aerial photo path. Listed by Lonely Planet: must-do experience in Santa Fe de Antioquia, bridge constructed in 1895, buses from Terminal Norte and Terminal Sur.
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