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The pleasant town of Hispania is about 3 hours from Medellín. It’s worth checking out if you have a few extra minutes and are driving through the area on your way to Jardín.
History
Hispania was founded around 1925, and before that the area was populated by indigenous tribes. It became a municipality in 1984. The town’s main industry is agriculture, with coffee as the most important crop. Hispania is located on the road to Jardín.
Getting There
Hispania can be reached by bus from Medellín’s Terminal del Sur. Rápido Ochoa can get you there. If coming from the south via La Pintada, take any bus to Bolombolo and get off at the crossroads at Peñalisa. From there, you can grab a bus traveling to Andes or Jardín and get off at Hispania.
Plaza
Hispania is a sleepy town with one of the most beautiful plazas I’ve seen in Colombia. Each section of the plaza is adorned with colorful flowers and plants that are wonderfully maintained. In the center is a kiosk selling coffee and drinks. Surrounding the plaza are a few bars and shops but nothing of real interest except for the church.
Our Lady of Mercy
The church, Our Lady of Mercy (Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes), has a simple interior. There are some nice stained glass windows as well as statues along the aisle on the right.
