Heliconia, Municipality in Western Antioquia, Colombia.
Heliconia sits at roughly 1778 meters above sea level in western Colombia, surrounded by mountain ranges. The municipality borders Ebéjico, Medellín, Angelópolis, and Armenia.
The municipality was founded in 1814 by Juan del Corral and officially recognized as a district in 1831 following the Independence War. This recognition came after decades of settlement consolidation.
The town preserves its roots through the Berraco de Guaca Festival and religious celebrations honoring San Rafael. These events shape community life and tie residents to their heritage.
The place sits about 41 kilometers from Medellín and is accessible through local roads. Visitors should expect mountain terrain and cooler temperatures due to the elevation.
During colonial times and the 1800s, this place was the main salt producer for Antioquia. Remnants of those production sites can still be spotted in the landscape today.
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