General Information
This village is located at the strand of Magdalena river. It was founded in 1852 by Ramón Bueno and José Triana; this is another of the places preferred by the inhabitants of the capital city for resting, due to its pleasant climate and its great lodging, communications, commerce and touring infrastructure, additional to numerous recreation farms. It is located 134 kilometers from Bogotá.
Climate: 25ºC
Population: 121.354 inhabitants.
Hotels
Due to its warm climate, it is a good place to enjoy its excellent lodging infrastructure, which offers the best services, as a vacation center it is.
Attractions
The Cathedral, Comercial Antioqueño Bank, Casa Antigua coffee thrasher, Union club, Embarcadero, Estación Férrea, ecologic park, Olympic pool
Natural Area
Magdalena river, Isla del sol, the Caverns, El Peñol vacation center; Los Miradores, El Arbolito, Alto de las Rosas, Avenida Agua Blanca.
These attractions offer mountain bike activities, ecologic hikes, water sports, and adventure tourism.
Fairs and Festivals
National Marathon: January
Festival del Río: June – July
Reinado Nacional del Turismo: October
Handcraft fair: October
National Cattle Fair: December