natural wonder
El Penol de Guatape
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
La Unión sits on the route: 20 minutes from La Ceja, 34km from El Penol de Guatape.
La Unión is a town located in Antioquia, Colombia. With a population of 20,769, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, La Unión sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Unión to your route.
La Unión is a municipality in Colombia, located in the Eastern subregion of the department of Antioquia. It is bordered to the north by the municipalities of La Ceja and El Carmen de Viboral, to the east by El Carmen de Viboral, to the south by the municipality of Abejorral, and to the west by the municipality of LaRead more
Ceja. Its capital is 57 kilometers away from Medellín, the capital of the department of Antioquia. The municipality covers an area of 198 square kilometers.
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La Unión is located in Antioquia, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 5.9743 latitude, -75.3619 longitude.
La Unión has a population of approximately 20,769 people, making it a town in Colombia.
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natural wonder
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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