La Ceja del Tambo

La Ceja sits at an elevation of 2150 meters in Eastern Antioquia, surrounded by rolling hills and valleys with numerous waterfalls within its territory.

Founded in 1789 by María Josefa Marulanda Londoño and Father José Pablo de Villa, the area was initially inhabited by Tahamíes indigenous people.

The municipality contains 25 religious communities and institutions, including the Christ the Priest National Seminary, making it a center of religious education.

Located 41 kilometers from Medellín, the municipality connects to major cities through the Medellin-Bogota highway and produces 70,000 liters of milk daily.

The territory features the highest concentration of waterfalls and rapids in Colombia, with over ten notable water formations within a 10-kilometer radius.

Location: Eastern Antioquia

Inception: 1789

Elevation above the sea: 2,150 m

Website: http://laceja-antioquia.gov.co/sitio.shtml

GPS coordinates: 6.01083,-75.42750

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02