El Volador hill facts for kids

Quick facts for kids El Volador
Ecoparque Cerro El Volador.
Highest point
Elevation	82 m (269 ft) above mean city level
Geography
El Volador Location in Colombia

The Metropolitan Regional Natural Park Cerro El Volador is the biggest natural park inside the Medellín metropolitan area in Colombia. This park covers 106 hectares, which is about 260 acres. It is also known as one of the seven "guardian hills" of the city. The park was updated and improved in 2014.

Discover Cerro El Volador

Cerro El Volador is a very important hill in Medellín. It's not just a park; it's a place with a lot of history and nature. It helps keep the city green and offers a natural space for everyone to enjoy.

A Hill with Ancient History

Long ago, some of the very first groups of people in the Aburrá Valley settled on this hill. It's located in the center-west part of Medellín, in an area now called Robledo.

The hill is surrounded by natural features. To the south, you'll find the La Iguaná ravine. To the north, there are two streams called Mononga and La Malpaso. On its eastern side, a big road, 65th street, cuts it off.

Nature and Amazing Discoveries

The areas around Cerro El Volador are home to important universities, like the National University of Colombia and the University of Antioquia. But even more exciting are the discoveries made on the hill itself.

Archaeologists have found ancient items and burial sites here. Some of these finds date back to the early centuries AD. There are also burial places from the 14th to 16th centuries, left by the Aburrá people who lived here long ago.

Because of its rich history and natural beauty, Cerro El Volador was recognized as a natural heritage site in Colombia in 1992. Then, in 1998, the Ministry of Culture declared it a site of national interest. This was due to its important environmental features and archaeological treasures.

See also

In Spanish: Cerro El Volador para niños

• Nutibara Hill
• National Monuments of Colombia