Doce de Octubre Numero 2

Doce de Octubre Numero 2 is a neighborhood in Doce de Octubre No.2, Medellín, Antioquia. Doce de Octubre Numero 2 is situated nearby to the neighborhood Picachito, as well as near San Martín de Porres.

Places of Interest

Highlights include El Volador hill and Planetarium of Medellín.

El Volador hill

Peak

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The Metropolitan Regional Natural Park Cerro El Volador is the largest natural park located within the metropolitan area of Medellín, Colombia. The park comprises 106 hectares and also is one of the seven so-called "guardian hills" in the city. El Volador hill is situated 3½ km south of Doce de Octubre Numero 2.

Planetarium of Medellín

Museum

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The Jesús Emilio Ramírez González Planetarium of Medellín is a planetarium located in Medellín, Colombia and established on October 10, 1984. It was originally conceived by the Astronomical Society of the College of San José, led at that time by Brother Daniel, a renowned scientist, astronomer, and botanist. Planetarium of Medellín is situated 3½ km southeast of Doce de Octubre Numero 2.

Parque Explora

Park

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Parque Explora is an interactive science museum in Medellín, Colombia, loosely modeled after San Francisco's Exploratorium. It houses South America's largest freshwater aquarium, Explora Aquarium. Parque Explora is situated 3½ km southeast of Doce de Octubre Numero 2.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Robledo and Aranjuez.

Robledo

Suburb

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Robledo is a suburb, which is situated 2½ km southwest of Doce de Octubre Numero 2.

Aranjuez

Suburb

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Aranjuez is a suburb, which is situated 3 km southeast of Doce de Octubre Numero 2.