Aburrá Valley, Natural river basin in Antioquia Department, Colombia.
The Aburrá Valley is a region in Antioquia that extends through the Central Range and contains ten municipalities. The area spans different elevations, creating a landscape with varied climates and natural features.
The valley has been inhabited for thousands of years, with traces of continuous human activity reaching back into ancient times. Several indigenous groups shaped the region before Spanish conquest transformed its future.
The valley takes its name from the Aburrá people, who lived here long before Spanish arrival and developed farming and crafts. The region still carries traces of these roots in how communities live together and maintain their ways.
Visitors should expect the region to span multiple elevations with varying weather conditions as you move through different areas. It helps to prepare for changing climates if you plan to explore several parts of the valley.
The valley became Colombia's first officially recognized metropolitan area when it received this designation in 1980. This early recognition made it a model for managing multiple municipalities under a unified regional structure.
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