La Pintada, Antioquia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids La Pintada
Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of La Pintada in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
La Pintada Location in Colombia
Country	Colombia
Department	Antioquia Department
Subregion	Southwestern
Elevation	600 m (2,000 ft)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

La Pintada is a cool town and municipality in the southwest part of the Antioquia department in Colombia. It's about 79 miles (127 km) away from Medellín, a big city. The town sits at an elevation of 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) above sea level.

La Pintada shares its borders with the towns of Fredonia and Santa Bárbara to the north. A very important river, the Cauca River, flows right through this municipality, making the area beautiful and green.

Fun Places to Explore

La Pintada has many interesting spots where you can have fun and enjoy nature.

Rivers and Hills

• Slopes of the Poblanco and Arma rivers: These are great places to explore the natural beauty of the area. You can see how the land slopes down towards the rivers.
• Yellow hill: This unique hill might get its name from the color of its soil or plants. It's a cool landmark to check out.

Historical Spots

• Alejandro López railway station: This old train station tells a story about the past. It reminds us of how people used to travel and transport goods a long time ago.

Nature's Wonders

• El Salto del Caballo: This name means "The Horse's Jump." It's likely a waterfall or a spot with a dramatic drop, perfect for seeing amazing views.
• Acapulco beach: Even though La Pintada is inland, this "beach" might be a lovely spot along the Cauca River, where people can relax and enjoy the water.

Gallery

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  Bridges in La Pintada, showing the town's connection over the river.

More to Learn

Want to learn even more about La Pintada? You can find information in Spanish here: La Pintada (Antioquia) para niños