Nutibara Sculpture Park

Welcome, observant travelers and students of urban geography, to the verdant slopes of Sero Nutibara, or Nutibara Hill. As you stand at the base of this prominent geological formation, you are looking at one of the seven so…

You have now arrived at the lower terraces of the Nutibara Sculpture Park. In the early nineteen eighties, visionary civic leaders recognized that this natural prominence could serve as an extraordinary open air gallery. …

Before we enter the historical replica village at the summit, step over to the edge of the mirador, or viewpoint, overlooking the western expanse of the city. The panorama that unfolds before you is nothing short of breathtaking,…

We now transition from the sweeping urban vistas into a carefully constructed pocket of nostalgia. You are standing at the entrance to Pueblito Paisa, a charming, life sized replica of a traditional turn of the century Antioquian…

You have now reached the absolute heart of Pueblito Paisa, the central plaza. In the traditional urban planning of Latin America, dictated by the Spanish Laws of the Indies in the sixteenth century, the plaza was the inescapable…

Located adjacent to the bustling plaza is a modest but culturally significant institution: the Museo de Ciudad, or the City Museum. While it requires a small entrance fee of approximately seven thousand Colombian pesos, it is a…

As we conclude our exploration of the summit, make your way to the eastern balconies that ring the outer edge of Pueblito Paisa. This side of the hill offers a distinctly different perspective from the western viewpoint we…

As our tour of Nutibara Sculpture Park and Pueblito Paisa comes to a close, it is essential to reflect on the profound dualities we have witnessed today. This hill is far more than a simple tourist attraction; it is a masterclass…