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Introducing Santa Fe de Antioquia
Set in a lush, low-lying and steaming hot valley near the banks of the Río Cauca, Santa Fe de Antioquia is the region's oldest settlement - and its best preserved. Found-ed in 1541 by Jorge Robledo, it served as the capital of Antioquia until 1826, when the government moved to Medellín.
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Because it was eclipsed for so long by its neighbor 80km to the southwest, its colonial center never fell to the wrecking ball and today it looks very much like it did in the 18th century. The narrow streets are lined with whitewashed houses, all single-storey construction and many ranged around beautiful courtyards. You'll also see elaborately carved - and typically Antioquian - woodwork around windows and doorways. And don't miss pulpa de tamarindo, the beloved sour-sweet candy made with tamarind from the surrounding valley. Pick up a pack from one of the vendors on Plaza Mayor, the town's sleepy main square.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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