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.
Palacio de la Cultura in Medellin houses historical archives, a library, art gallery, and a museum. Located in the...
View of the square in Pueblito Paisa (Little Town) in Medellin Colombia. Located on the top of Nutibarra Hill,...
The Library of Spain in Medellin is an imposing piece of architecture that hovers over the city of Medellin. ...
View of houses perched high above the hills of Medellin in the northern suburb of Santo Domingo Savio. The...
Medellin’s central business district in view with some tall buildings. Behind that you can see some eastern suburbs and...
View of a few Paisa musicians busking in a Medellin outdoor plaza. The term ‘Paisa’ refers to a person...
View of the Metro Cable in Medellin from ground level in a suburb called Popular. In 2004, Medellin opened...
Santo Domingo station is located on Line K of the Medellin Metro Cable network. Other stations on this line...
