Jericó
Jericó enchants visitors with its cobbled streets, 22 churches, and the Museum of Saint Laura, offering a unique destination experience. The town blends republican and colonial styles that captivate locals and travelers alike. Its distinctive doors and balconies harmonize with lush trees such as cedars, ceibas, arbutus, and palms. For entertainment, you’ll find lively bars, cafes, shops, and even discos.
Jericó is an emerging destination for religious tourism in Latin America, being the birthplace of Colombia’s first saint, Saint Laura Montoya Upegui. The house where she was born has been preserved as a museum. The town is also renowned for producing carrieles, traditional leather bags in vibrant designs, perfect souvenirs of Colombian craftsmanship. For religious history, handmade art, and colorful streetscapes, Jericó is a must-visit.
Must-see spots: Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes Cathedral, aerial tramway, Morro del Salvador or Morro de Cristo Rey, Cerro Las Nubes, and Cauca Viejo.
Distance from Medellín: 104 kilometers. Average temperature: 18°C (64.4ºF).