Veracruz
Veracruz is a locality in Medellín, Antioquia and has an elevation of 1,527 metres. Veracruz is situated nearby to the suburb Belén, as well as near the neighborhood La Palma.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and Medellín Museum of Modern Art.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: SajoR, Public domain.
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.
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
Museum
Photo: Pedro Felipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 3 km east of Veracruz.
Nutibara Sculpture Park
Park
Sculpture Park is a sculpture garden at the foot of Nutibara Hill in Medellín, Colombia and the first of its kind in the country. The park contains 10 modern and abstract sculptures by famous Colombian and international artists such as Edgar Negret, Otto Herbert Hajek, and Sergio de Camargo.
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 2½ km southeast of Veracruz.
Comuna 13
Suburb
Photo: laloking97, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 4 km northwest of Veracruz.
La Candelaria
Suburb
Photo: [2], CC BY-SA 2.0.
La Candelaria is a suburb, which is situated 4½ km northeast of Veracruz.
Veracruz
- Type: Locality
- Location: Medellín, Antioquia, Andino, Colombia, South America
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Latitude
6.22588° or 6° 13′ 33″ northLongitude
-75.60096° or 75° 36′ 4″ westElevation
1,527 metres (5,010 feet)Open location code
67R669GX+9JGeoNames ID
8336462
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In Other Languages
“Veracruz” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Veracruz”
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Localities in the Area
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