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Nutibara Hill

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Nutibara Hill (Spanish: Cerro Nutibara) is a rocky hill formation located in the Colombian city of Medellin, in the geographic center of the Aburrá Valley and on the west bank of the Medellín River. It is one of the few ecosystems that is conserved in Medellín and is considered one of the city's seven "guardian" hills. The hill has a sculpture park, the open-air Carlos Vieco Auditorium, and the Pueblito Paisa a reproduction of the traditional Colombian township, amongst other sights. The hill is 80 meters tall and has an area of 333,300 m2. It is named after the indigenous Chief Nutibara. Initially with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, the hill was called "Marcela of the Parra Hill", and then "Cadavides Hill". Finally, it was renamed Nutibara, which continues today.

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Nutibara Hill
Acceso Pueblito Paisa, Medellín Comuna 16 - Belén (Perímetro Urbano Medellín)

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Pueblito Paisa

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050015 Medellín, Comuna 16 - Belén (Perímetro Urbano Medellín)
Antioquia, Colombia
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Integrated urban water management in Medellín
Integrated urban water management in Medellín

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