La Pintada, Antioquia

La Pintada
Municipality and town
Flag of La Pintada
Location of the municipality and town of La Pintada in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
Location of the municipality and town of La Pintada in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
La Pintada is located in Colombia
La Pintada
La Pintada
Location in Colombia
Coordinates: 5°44′31″N 75°36′19″W / 5.74194°N 75.60528°W / 5.74194; -75.60528
Country Colombia
Department Antioquia Department
SubregionSouthwestern
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

La Pintada (Spanish pronunciation: [la pinˈtaða]); is a town and municipality in the southwest region of the Antioquia Department of Colombia. It is located 79 miles from Medellín at an altitude of 600 m (2,000 ft) above sea level. It borders the Fredonia and Santa Bárbara municipalities to the north. The Cauca River flows through the municipality.

Places of interest

  • Slopes of the Poblanco and Arma rivers
  • Yellow hill
  • Alejandro López railway station
  • El Salto del Caballo
  • Acapulco beach

5°45′N 75°36′W / 5.750°N 75.600°W / 5.750; -75.600