How to get to Concepción, Antioquia and what to do in this beautiful town

There are few pleasures in life such as walking through the cobbled and historic streets of a beautiful town and being able to breathe its aroma without being crowded with so many people, or rather so many tourists, and that is what the municipality of Concepción is , one of the most beautiful towns of Antioquia , and in fact Cultural Patrimony of the Nation since 1999 ttitle given by the Government  for being the cradle of General José María Córdoba, one of the greatest strategists of Bolivar's army.

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The fact is that Concepcion is not one of the most known and most visited towns in Antioquia , but rather most travelers leave it aside and do not know, the jewel they are missing. It is a town that preserves intact all its colonial architecture with beautiful stately buildings that show the splendor of that era. This is a municipality that you should know if you are traveling through Antioquia , so now we tell you how to get to Concepcion and what to do in this beautiful municipality.

How to get to Concepcion?

To get to Concepcion , you just need to go to the Northern Transportation Terminal in Medellín and take a direct bus to Concepcion . The duration of the trip is approximately three hours and the ticket costs COP 14,000 per trip, taking the route of San Vicente, and the ticket is purchased at the window 14 of the terminal.

What to do in Concepcion?

If you are going to visit Concepcion , your tour of the town should start at the José María Córdoba Park , the main square and one of the most beautiful, where the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is located , and enjoy the wonderful view , while you realize that Concepción is indeed one of the most beautiful municipalities in Antioquia.

Then, you must go to the General Córdoba House Museum that preserves personal items and furniture, as well as a chest with the weapons that he use during the Battle of Ayacucho, one of the most important ones in his life.

Concepción , is a municipality that is very rich in water sources so you will find a lot of waterfalls, as well as fascinating caves to explore and which you can not miss, such as  Cerro Cueva del Ermitaño, el Charco del Aguacate, la Cascada del Matasano y los Charcos y las Cascadas de San Bartolo y el Charco de los Payasos.

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Other equally beautiful places you should know in Antioquia are, Santa Fe de Antioquia , Jardín , Jericó , Guatapé , the Río Claro Nature Reserve , the great Páramo del Sol . Also know everything you can do about tourism in Antioquia and some of the best museums you should visit on your trip to Medellin .