Altavista

Altavista is a neighborhood in Medellín, Antioquia and has an elevation of 1,583 metres. Altavista is situated nearby to the neighborhood La Gloria, as well as near Los Alpes.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and Pontifical Bolivarian University.

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport

Aerodrome

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Olaya Herrera Airport is an airport located in Medellín, Colombia, that serves regional and domestic flights. Additionally, the airport is used by general aviation and features several hangars for charters.

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. Pontifical Bolivarian University is situated 3 km northeast of Altavista.

Medellín Museum of Modern Art

Museum

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The Museum of Modern Art of Medellín is a museum of modern art in the Colombian city of Medellín. It was founded in 1978. Many artworks by Débora Arango, who was born in Medellín, are part of the museum's collection. Medellín Museum of Modern Art is situated 3½ km east of Altavista.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Guayabal and Comuna 13.

Guayabal

Suburb

Guayabal is the 15th commune in the metropolitan area of the city of Medellín, Colombia. It is the city's 2nd least populated commune with 94,960 inhabitants as of 2016. Guayabal is situated 3 km southeast of Altavista.

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 northwest of Altavista.