Jardín
Also known as Jardin
Jardín (), is a town and municipality in the southwest region of Antioquia, Colombia. It is bounded by the Andes, Jericó, and Támesis municipalities to the north and the Caldas department to the south. The municipality is located between the San Juan River and a branch of the Western Cordillera. Jardín is identified by its preserved architectural heritage, lush vegetation, and abundant rivers and streams.
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- Jardín
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- Municipality and town
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- Jardín, Colombia in October 2006
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- Location of the municipality and town of Jardín in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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Article
13 sectionsContents
- Toponymy
- History
- Climate
- Architecture
- Demographics
- Economy
- Places of interest
- Main plaza
- Cable-car ride
- Other attractions
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Jardín (), is a town and municipality in the southwest region of Antioquia, Colombia. It is bounded by the Andes, Jericó, and Támesis municipalities to the north and the Caldas department to the south. The municipality is located between the San Juan River and a branch of the Western Cordillera. Jardín is identified by its preserved architectural heritage, lush vegetation, and abundant rivers and streams.
Among others, rivers that flow through Jardin include the San Juan, Claro, and Dojurgo. Trout caught in the local rivers is a popular dish in the area.
Gallery (2)
On the map
2 mapped locations