Belllo

Bello is a municipality in the Aburrá Valley of Antioquia Department, sitting at 1310 meters above sea level between the Western and Central Cordilleras of the Andes. The urban area comprises 82 neighborhoods organized into 12 communes, with a dense network of schools, hospitals, and communication facilities.

The settlement was founded in 1676 under the name Hato Viejo and later renamed to honor the Latin American scholar Andrés Bello. Over time, the area evolved from a rural territory into an industrial municipality closely linked to the Medellín metropolitan area.

The chapels of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá and Rosary stand as reminders of religious traditions brought by indigenous farmers and Spanish settlers to this area. Local residents still visit these sites, which continue to shape community life in the municipality today.

The municipality connects well to the larger transport network of Medellín, making movement through public transit straightforward. Visitors will find numerous health facilities and educational institutions spread throughout the urban area.

The local economy relies heavily on textile factories and brush production plants that have operated here for decades. This industrial character gives the place a workshop-like feel that differs from the tourist-oriented center of Medellín.

Location: Aburrá Valley

Inception: 1676

Capital city: Bello

Elevation above the sea: 1,310 m

Website: http://bello.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 6.33194,-75.55806

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:17