Santa Elena, Colombia

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As the saying goes: "Tiene mas curvas que la carretera a Santa Elena". (She has more curves than the road to Santa Elena.)

Santa Elena is an area in the mountains 45 minutes from Medellin with beautiful nature and great hiking and views of the valley. Flowers are grown here for export and for sale in Medellin. It's very safe to visit. Santa Elena is also amous with students as a place to go eat mushrooms (hongos). A lot of artist and some foreigners live in this area, since it's so close to the city, is beautiful and has historically always been quite safe.

There aren't many easily accessible places to stay in Santa Elena. Most people come on daytrips, but you can also rent a room or camp, or even rent a finca.

Population: 5000 Elevation: 2800 meters. Average temperature: 20 degrees Celcius. | Editing history.

Santa Elena

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Things to do in Santa Elena: You can do walks in Santa Elena, go camping or just hang out.

 

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