Santo Domingo, Mountain municipality in Northeastern Antioquia, Colombia.
Santo Domingo sits at 1,975 meters elevation and spans 271 square kilometers of varied mountain terrain. The landscape alternates between hillsides and valleys, shaped by the highland climate of the Andes.
The settlement was founded in 1778 by Juan Gregorio Duque and grew from a mining community. It gained municipal status in 1814.
The town is known as the birthplace of writer Tomás Carrasquilla, whose stories captured rural life in the region. His works shaped how people understand the area and its traditions.
The area is cool and rainy, with average temperatures around 21 degrees Celsius and about 3,983 millimeters of rain yearly. Visitors should bring weather-resistant clothing and be ready for changing conditions.
The village of Los Naranjos in the area is known for its natural hot springs, which are unusual to find at this altitude. These thermal pools offer visitors a distinctive natural experience.
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