La Florida
La Florida is a locality in Medellín, Antioquia and has an elevation of 1,487 metres. La Florida is situated nearby to the neighborhood Florida Nueva, as well as near San Joaquín.Places of Interest
Highlights include Pontifical Bolivarian University and Medellín Metropolitan Theatre.
Pontifical Bolivarian University
University
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The Pontifical Bolivarian University, also referred to as UPB, is a private university in Colombia with its main campus in Medellín, where it was founded in 1936.
Medellín Metropolitan Theatre
Theater building
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The José Gutiérrez Gómez Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is the most important and biggest theater in the city of Medellín, Colombia.
Barefoot Park
Park
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Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Candelaria and Robledo.
Robledo
Suburb
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Robledo is a suburb, which is situated 3 km north of La Florida.
Comuna 13
Suburb
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Comuna 13 or San Javier is one of the 16 communes of the city of Medellín, Colombia, with a population of around 160,000. The neighborhood is associated with street art performances, graffiti, bright colors, tours, and an energetic environment that showcases its resilience. Comuna 13 is situated 3½ km west of La Florida.
La Florida
- Type: Locality
- Location: Medellín, Antioquia, Andino, Colombia, South America
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Latitude
6.25062° or 6° 15′ 2″ northLongitude
-75.58883° or 75° 35′ 20″ westElevation
1,487 metres (4,879 feet)Open location code
67R67C26+6FGeoNames ID
8261858
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In Other Languages
“La Florida” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “La Florida”
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Localities in the Area
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