Sonsón, Mountain municipality in Eastern Antioquia, Colombia
Located at 2,475 meters above sea level, Sonsón extends across 1,323 square kilometers of diverse landscapes with varying temperatures from 14°C to 30°C.
Founded in 1800 as San José de Ezpeleta de Sonsón, the municipality developed into a major financial center during the early nineteenth century colonization of western Colombia.
The municipality maintains five distinct museums, including the Grandparent's House Museum and Religious Art Museum, presenting local history through artifacts and exhibitions.
Regular bus services operate from Medellín's northern terminal to Sonsón, with the journey taking approximately three hours through mountain roads.
The Páramo de Sonsón features volcanic formations and water sources that feed into the Magdalena River, supporting numerous plant and animal species.
Location: Antioquia
Inception: 1808
Elevation above the sea: 2,475 m
Website: http://sonson-antioquia.gov.co/sitio.shtml
GPS coordinates: 5.70944,-75.31056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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