Santa Fe de Antioquia

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Located just over 30 minutes from busting Medellín, Santa Fe de Antioquia is an architectural gem of a town that serves as the perfect escape from stressful city life. Well-preserved colonial buildings sit atop charming cobbled streets. Santa Fe de Antioquia is recognized by Colombia’s Tourism Ministry as a Heritage Town (Pueblos Patrimonios). Historically prosperous as a mining town, Santa Fe de Antioquia offers something for travelers looking to kick back or kick around. Five kilometers from the center is the striking Puente de Occidente suspension bridge (Bridge of the West) which was declared a National Monument in 1970. Back in town, visitors wander between the many churches that dot the landscape before snacking on sweets made from local tamarind pulp. Whether you’re relaxing in the shade of a palm tree or browsing in a tienda de filigrana (jewelry shop), Santa Fe de Antioquia is the perfect city escape.