A Paisa is a person from Antioquia. They are are unique genetically because of past isolation and their later Basque ancestry. Juan Valdez, the fictional character used in Colombian coffee commercials is based on the Paisa stereotype. They often wear sombrero hats such as the one pictured.
Streets in the suburb of Popular are very narrow. This is one of the reasons why the city of...
A crowded Cultura Palace during the lunch hour in the Colombian city of Medellin. Photo was taken in the...
A Paisa is someone from the Paisa Region located in northwest Colombia. This region includes the following departments: Antioquia,...
Children flying kites atop a hill in the Colombian city of Medellin. In the background some hillside suburbs can...
Santo Domingo station is located on Line K of the Medellin Metro Cable network. Other stations on this line...
View of a few Paisa musicians busking in a Medellin outdoor plaza. The term ‘Paisa’ refers to a person...
View of the Metro Cable passing through the Medellin suburb of Popular. The Metrocable opened up this once dangerous...
Palacio de la Cultura in Medellin houses historical archives, a library, art gallery, and a museum. Located in the...
