San Pablo

San Pablo is a district in the eastern region of Antioquia situated at about 1957 meters elevation in mountainous terrain surrounded by forests and farmland. The town sits in an area well-suited for coffee production at higher elevations.

The settlement started in the 19th century when farmers first cleared land and planted coffee in the mountains of eastern Antioquia. The area then developed into an important production center for this crop.

The town maintains traditional coffee farming methods passed down through families, with local producers growing arabica beans at high elevation. These farming practices remain central to how people here see themselves and their connection to the land.

The town connects to Medellín through regional roads that link to markets and services across the region. Visitors should expect hilly terrain and varying road conditions depending on where they travel.

The elevation and climate create particular conditions for coffee production that led to specialized farming techniques over many decades. These methods set the local production apart from other coffee regions.