Jericó
This pocket-sized Antioquian town in Colombia's southwestern highlands draws visitors with an active café and restaurant scene, a concentration of historic churches, and scenic viewpoints across the surrounding mountain terrain. A Catholic bishopric seat, Jericó sits at high elevation south of Medellín, within reach of a UNESCO World Heritage area in the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population7,750
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.7 km2.9 mi
Jericó: quick answers
Where is Jericó?
Jericó is in Colombia, about 56 km35 miles in a straight line from Medellín.
How do you get to Jericó?
The nearest airport is Medellín (EOH), about 2 hr 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Jericó?
The warmest month is February, averaging 19°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 18°C65°F. The wettest month is May, with about 369 mm14.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Jericó?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 21 restaurants, 8 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.