San Isidro, Mountain settlement at 2236 meters in Antioquia, Colombia.
Description
San Isidro is a mountain settlement in Colombia's Antioquia region that spreads across several hills. Walking paths connect different parts of this community and form the main routes through the terrain.
History
The settlement originated in the 1800s as a strategic point along trade routes connecting Antioquia's eastern and central areas. This location supported economic activity and exchange between different regions.
Culture
Residents work the land using traditional Colombian farming methods, growing coffee and plantains as their main crops. This agricultural knowledge passes down through families and shapes the rhythm of daily life here.
Practical
Visitors can reach this place by regular bus from Medellin, with the journey taking about three hours on mountain roads. The hilly terrain requires sturdy footwear and some stamina when moving between different elevations.
Did you know?
The elevation of 2236 meters (7336 feet) creates specific growing conditions that give the local coffee distinctive mineral qualities from the soil. These characteristics make the beans different from coffee grown in other areas.
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