Barrio Cristóbal

Barrio Cristóbal is a neighborhood in La América, Medellín, Antioquia and has an elevation of 1,564 metres. Barrio Cristóbal is situated nearby to the neighborhood Santa Mónica, as well as near Santa Teresita.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pontifical Bolivarian University and La Floresta Park.

Pontifical Bolivarian University

University

Photo: Sonsónfreemultimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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.

La Floresta Park

Park

Photo: XalD, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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. Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport is situated 3½ km southeast of Barrio Cristóbal.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Comuna 13 and Robledo.

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.