Jardín

Jardín is a mountain town in Antioquia perched at 1750 meters above sea level between the San Juan River and the Western Cordillera. The settlement displays colonial charm with whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, and a central basilica that organizes the town's layout.

The town was founded in 1864 by Dr. José María Gómez Angel and two priests, receiving official municipal status in 1882. These founding decades shaped the religious and architectural character visible throughout the settlement today.

The main square El Libertador centers around the Neo-Gothic Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, built from stone quarried nearby with traditional design elements. The surrounding buildings feature decorated balconies and cowhide chairs where residents and visitors observe local daily life.

Two cable car lines connect the town center to viewpoints at Flower Hilltop and La Garrucha, making exploration of the surroundings straightforward. Sturdy footwear is advisable as the streets are steep and paved with stone.

The buildings retain their colonial architecture from over 140 years ago, featuring whitewashed walls and decorated balconies where cowhide chairs with local scenes still sit. Such intact period details across an entire town are uncommon to encounter today.

Location: Antioquia

Inception: 1864

Elevation above the sea: 1,750 m

Website: http://municipiodejardin.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 5.59833,-75.81972

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00