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Santa Rosa de Osos
Cool highland town about 77 km north of Medellín, nicknamed the Cultural Athens of the North. Colonial and religious architecture centers on the Plaza Simón Bolívar, with agritourism and pilgrimage tourism in the surrounding area.
- Plaza Simón Bolívar and cathedral
- Parque Pedro Justo Berrío
- Fiestas del Atardecer (August long weekend)
- Fiestas del Café y la Panela (January long weekend)
Why we listed it
Listed by Gobernación de Antioquia (turismo): Town profile, 77.4 km / 2 h 11 min from Medellín, plazas, festivals.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026