In the north of the department of Antioquia, area of the Colombian Caribbean; It is a recommended destination to visit at any time of the year; it is the beautiful municipality of trees.
Located 372 kilometers from the city of Medellín, this municipality stands out for its spectacular natural landscapes dominated by crystalline rivers, lush mountains and extensive beaches.
Its cultural richness also stands out thanks to the fact that in this area people from different regions coexist, such as white people from Antioquia, coastal settlers, and indigenous people from the region of Uraba.
Arboletes is a seaport and has a small airport. Its name means "land of trees". Since it is known, the site was a natural forest planted with tall trees.
Its main attraction is the Mud volcano located 15 minutes from the municipal seat and on the seashore. The density of the mud allows people to float and swim on the surface. This place is visited by tourists from all over the world and is recognized for its medicinal benefits.
As for its gastronomy, in Arboletes very varied and indigenous dishes are offered in addition to traditional Paisa cuisine: Parboiled banana, coconut rice and sancocho, either beef or fish.
A very peculiar dish of the region is the Cat's Head, which consists of Cooked Banana and Stew with Tomato, Garlic, Pepper and Onion, accompanied with whey or cheese.
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