Destinations and tourist attractions near Villasol
Space for recreation and accommodation in Cartago, a municipality known as the "Colombia's happiest sun". Guests and the community in general can enjoy the Hotel and Recreation Center Villasol, it has an excellent location within the urban area of Cartago, with easy access to the city, and to the Coffee Region.
Carthage: This town is located north of Valle del Cauca, and is located on the banks of the La Vieja river and on the western side borders the Cauca river. It is known as the "Villa de Robledo" and also as "Colombia's happiest city of the sun." It was initially founded in 1540 in the place where Pereira is today, by small Spanish settlements promoted by Jorge Robledo. Its distance from Cali is 187 kms. It is one of the oldest towns in South America (History of South America / The oldest cities).
Its geographical location is strategic, as it is very close to the capitals of Risaralda, Quindío and Caldas. Area with great tourist attractions, here are the closest ones: Panaca Quimbaya, Quindío (52 minutes), Salento Quindío (1 hour 15 minutes), Valle del Cócora Salento, Quindío (1 hour 35 minutes), Parque del Café Montenegro, Quindío (1 hour), Santa Rosa Hot Springs, Risaralda (1 hour 20 minutes), Los Nevados Park, Caldas (3 hours 50 minutes).
Some representative places
the islet
It is a natural lung and insignia of the city, located on the banks of the La Vieja river, in the urban area of Cartago.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
In this church, the missionaries of the house of Cartago have been providing their services as chaplains for almost 70 years. It is considered cultural patrimony of the Nation, it is more than 200 years old and it is a replica of the primitive church of Tepeyac.
Old River
Here rafting is practiced from Alejandría to Piedras de Motel, you can watch birds, capybaras, otters, iguanas, among others. About 40 minutes from the urban capital, approximately 15 km.
Viceroy's House
Declared National Heritage. The affective ties between Sebastián Marizancena and the Spanish colony, made the Viceroy, Don Pedro Mesia de la Cerda, accept an invitation from Cartago by the Royal Ensign, who, to flatter such a distinguished guest, ordered the construction of a house of such magnitude and architectural beauty, which had nothing to envy to the Spanish mansions that in the 17th century were admired for their style. The Viceroy declined the invitation and postponed it for a new date, which he never fulfilled.
Monuments and sculptures
● Monumento al Sol, parque La Isleta.
● Monumento a Simón Bolívar, Parque Bolívar.
● Monumento al Mariscal Jorge Robledo, Parque La Isleta.
● Monumento al Sol, Parque la Isleta.
● Monumento a la Libertad, Parque Sueños de la Libertad, Avenida del Río con calle 16.
● Escultura al Mariscal Jorge Robledo, Parque El Mariscal.
● Escultura al General Francisco de Paula Santander, Parque Santander (Parque San Francisco).
● Escultura a Luis Alberto Posada, Avenida del Rio con calle 8.
parks
Its main park is Simón Bolívar Park, which is frequented for its freshness and the diversity of animals that inhabit it.
The city also has La Isleta park, located on the banks of the La Vieja river, where you can find various children's games, a band shell, a kiosk for toilets, multiple courts, a skating rink, an indoor coliseum, a motocross track, swimming pools, a gym public at the Club del Río facilities, and a boulevard circuit that runs parallel to the river bank.
El Saman Wetland Ecological Park, Health Park.
In addition, the Santuario de los Samanes Linear Park, which houses centuries-old species of samanes, and the Health Park (Parque Ecológico Humedal El Samán), which has a large natural wetland, a pier for sightings, ecological trails, should be mentioned. , rest areas and a large number of species of birds, amphibians and reptiles that live naturally in the small reserve.
Other Parks are:
● Parque El Mariscal o Parque Mariscal Jorge Robledo (Calle 16c Carrera 10).
● Parque Sueños de la Libertad (Calle 16 con Avenida del Río).
● Parque Santander o Parque San Francisco (Carrera 4 Calle 10).
● Parque de los Poetas (Carrera 3 Calle 9).
● Parque Guadalupe (Carrera 4 Calle 8).
● Parque Lucas Arana Yusti o Parque de los Brujos (Carrera 4 Calle 4).
● Parque Jorge Eliécer Gaitán o Parque de la Estación (Carrera 9 Calle 6).
● Parque de la Federación o Parque Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera (Calle 10 Carrera 13).
● Parque San Jerónimo (Calle 7 Carrera 18).
Sports facilities
● Estadio Alfonso López Pumarejo, ubicado en el corregimiento de Santa Ana.
● Coliseo Cubierto La Isleta, ubicado en el parque La Isleta.
● Patínódromo, ubicado en el parque de la Isleta.
Information of interest
Embroideries: One of the most recognized economic activities is the typical embroidery. It is for this reason that it is known as "The world capital of embroidery", since there are more than 150 workshops dedicated to this work. You can visit workshops, factories where the tourist does not lose sight of the entire process of making embroidered garments.
Embroidery Fair: It takes place within the framework of Holy Week and on the anniversary of Cartago, in August.
Health Park: Located in the El Samán neighborhood, in the wetland you can watch migratory birds and bullfrogs, it has an environmental classroom and a kiosk for training.
Popular meeting of theater peace and environment: It is fulfilled in the first week of December.
National Festival of Singing Families: It takes place in February.
Gastronomy: At the table, the most recognized are the cartagüeños tamales.
