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San Carlos, Antioquia

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Country
  
Colombia

Subregion
  
Eastern

Local time
  
Saturday 8:23 AM

Department
  
Antioquia Department

Area
  
702 km²

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Time zone
  
Colombia Standard Time (UTC-5)

Weather
  
21°C, Wind SW at 5 km/h, 84% Humidity

San Carlos is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia, part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia. Is called, the hydro-electrical capital of Colombia, because it has many dams and it produces lots of energy.

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Map of San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia

History

The site of the town was discovered by Captain Francisco Nuñez Pedroso: the town was founded the 14th of August, 1786.

San Carlos 3 hours away from the departmental capital, Medellín: the two are linked by an excellent road.

Geography

The municipal area is 702 km². It has 3 corregimientos, El Jordán, Puerto Garzas, and Samaná del Norte.

San Carlos has one of the most beautiful woods in Colombia, and has many species of plants and animals. It also has many rivers and waterfalls.

Economy

  • Tourism
  • Energy production with Dams.
  • Wood exploitation

    • Tourism

    Tourism has been one of the more important economic enterprises for the municipality.

    Sites of interest

  • Dams such as the Punchiná Dam amongst others.
  • Waterfalls more than 9, there's an ecological path about 20 minutes away from the central park with two beautiful Waterfalls, and the river who passes next to them makes natural pools.
  • Landscapes according to many people, has the most beautiful and exotic landscapes in Antioquia
  • Fishing

    • References

    San Carlos, Antioquia Wikipedia
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