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Fred Urrutia
November 24, 2025
You've reached the top of Tres Cruces hill, from where you can enjoy incredible views of Medellín. As you might imagine, you'll find... three crosses!
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Rainer
May 18, 2026
Hiking
The hill is one of the city's most popular viewpoints and sports spots. A steep, approximately 1.2-kilometer-long nature trail leads up to three distinctive metal crosses.
At the summit, an open-air fitness studio and stalls selling freshly squeezed fruit juices await visitors. From the top, there is an impressive panoramic view of the entire Aburrá Valley and the Medellín skyline.
As the ascent is shadeless and very steep, most locals hike up in the early morning. It is recommended to hike during the day and use the better-known main paths for safety reasons.
At the summit, an open-air fitness studio and stalls selling freshly squeezed fruit juices await visitors. From the top, there is an impressive panoramic view of the entire Aburrá Valley and the Medellín skyline.
As the ascent is shadeless and very steep, most locals hike up in the early morning. It is recommended to hike during the day and use the better-known main paths for safety reasons.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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