Retiro, Mountain municipality in Eastern Antioquia, Colombia.
El Retiro extends across 273 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 2,175 meters in the Antioquia Department of Colombia.
Don Ignacio Castañeda and Doña Javiera Londoño established El Retiro in 1734, initiating mining activities that shaped the early development of this region.
The residents of El Retiro, known as Guarceños and Guarceñas, maintain strong connections to agricultural traditions through local festivals and community gatherings.
Regular bus services connect El Retiro to Medellín, making the municipality accessible for visitors interested in exploring the Eastern Antioquia region.
The San Sebastián La Castellana Ecological Reserve spans 200 hectares between El Retiro and Envigado, protecting local rainforest and wildlife species.
Location: Eastern Antioquia
Location: Antioquia
Elevation above the sea: 2,175 m
Website: http://elretiro-antioquia.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 6.05972,-75.50389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
La Catedral
11.1 km
Museo El Castillo
16.2 km
Barefoot Park
22.1 km
Medellin Modern Art Museum
19.8 km
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
19.8 km
Medellín Metropolitan Theatre
22 km
Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe
21.8 km
Tequendamita Falls
4 km
Concatedral de San Nicolás el Magno
17.8 km
EPM Water Museum
22.2 km
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica
8.5 km
Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella
19 km
Torre del Café
22.3 km
EPM Library
22.1 km
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas
15.1 km
Casa Museo Pablo Escobar
17.8 km
Parque de la bailarina
18.5 km
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
16.6 km
Comfama Claustro San Ignacio
21.7 km
Chapel of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá
8.6 km
Envigado bridge
16 km
Biblioteca de Itagüí Diego Echavarría Misas
17.5 km
Casa Roberto Escobar Gaviria
19 km
Casa Museo Santa Fe (Parque Zoológico)
20 km
Museo Filatélico
22.3 km
Casa Museo El Retiro
137 m
Edificio Estación Ferrocarril de Antioquia
21.9 km
Centro Comercial Premium Plaza
20.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes