Cerro El Picacho, Mountainous natural park in northwestern Medellín, Colombia
The 2000-meter-high hill forms part of a network of geographical features throughout the Aburrá Valley, connecting multiple urban ecosystems.
From the 18th century until the early 20th century, El Picacho functioned as a passage on the royal road from Santa Fe de Antioquia to Medellín.
A 10-meter-tall statue of Christ, installed in 1936 at the summit, stands as a religious symbol overlooking the entire Aburrá Valley.
Visitors can access the hill through a paved, illuminated road from El Picacho neighborhood or via the Mercable cable car from Acevedo Metro station.
The hill contains two preserved forest areas with native tree species, including aguacatillo and arrayán, representing the original valley vegetation.
Location: Medellín
GPS coordinates: 6.30389,-75.58861
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:00
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