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Riosucio

Caldas · Colombia
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A compact Andean town in Colombia's upland coffee region, Riosucio offers a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, mountain surroundings, and easy access to several UNESCO World Heritage sites nearby.

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  • Population18,950
  • Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.2 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
17°63°
340mm13.4in
F
18°64°
405mm15.9in
M
18°64°
515mm20.2in
A
17°63°
655mm25.9in
M
17°63°
775mm30.6in
J
17°63°
625mm24.7in
J
17°62°
540mm21.2in
A
17°63°
525mm20.7in
S
17°62°
605mm23.8in
O
17°62°
625mm24.7in
N
17°62°
610mm23.9in
D
17°63°
465mm18.3in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Riosucio: quick answers

Where is Riosucio?

Riosucio is in Caldas, Colombia, about 93 km58 miles in a straight line from Medellín.

How do you get to Riosucio?

The nearest airport is Manizales (MZL), about 2 hr 13 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Riosucio?

The warmest month is February, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is May, with about 777 mm30.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Riosucio?

OpenStreetMap lists 8 restaurants, 4 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Riosucio?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Salamina, La Merced and Pácora.

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