Retiro, Antioquia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Retiro
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Location of the municipality and town of Retiro in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 El Retiro
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Eastern | ||
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| • Total | 273 km2 (105 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 20,700 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
El Retiro is a lovely town and municipality located in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. It's part of the Eastern Antioquia region. In 2018, about 20,700 people lived there.
El Retiro is also home to the Lycée Français de Medellin, which is a French international school.
Contents
A Look Back: El Retiro's History
El Retiro has a special place in history because of a couple named Don Ignacio Castañeda and Doña Javiera Londoño. They settled here in 1734.
Freedom for Many: A Unique Story
Don Ignacio and Doña Javiera used enslaved people to work in mines around the area. However, Doña Javiera made a very important decision. On October 11, 1766, she signed a will. In this will, she and her husband agreed to free 140 enslaved people after her death. They also gave these newly freed people the most productive of the El Guarzo mines. This act of freeing enslaved people was called manumission. It was a rare and significant event for its time.
Exploring Nature: San Sebastián La Castellana Ecological Reserve
If you love nature, El Retiro has something special for you! The San Sebastián La Castellana Ecological Reserve is located between El Retiro and Envigado. This amazing reserve helps protect a large area of tropical rainforest. It covers about 200 hectares, which is like 500 football fields! It's a great place to see local plants and animals in their natural home.
See also
In Spanish: El Retiro (Antioquia) para niños
