Sonsón

Sonsón is a mountain municipality in Eastern Antioquia located on a high plateau. The town spreads across rolling hills with forests, meadows, and farmland interspersed throughout.

The municipality was founded around 1800 and grew during the colonial expansion period of the 1800s. This early settlement history shaped how the region developed and continues to influence it today.

The town has deep roots in farming and coffee cultivation that shape how people live and work here. Local traditions around agriculture influence the architecture and daily rhythms you notice while walking through the streets.

The town is most easily reached by buses from Medellín that travel through mountain roads. Plan for longer travel times and be prepared for mountain terrain throughout the area.

The highlands here form part of a critical water source area that feeds major rivers downstream. This role as a water origin point is essential to the broader region's ecosystem.

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: December 17, 2025 09:17