Last updated on December 20, 2023.

On the east side of the plaza in Santuario is the Plaza de Mercado, which serves as the town’s market. It’s located in an old colonial building.

Plaza de Mercado
Plaza de Mercado

 

Lower Level

The lower level is where all the action takes place. There you’ll find stalls selling fruits and vegetables, meats, and other goods.

Lower level
Stalls selling fruits and vegetables on the lower level

 

Upper Level

On the second level there are a few different restaurants serving inexpensive traditional Colombian cuisine and fast food. The stalls upstairs mostly sell clothing and household goods. There’s also a nice balcony where you can see all the action on the plaza down below.

Upper level
Upper level
Balcony at Plaza de Mercado in Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia
Balcony at Plaza de Mercado
A loaded jeep in the plaza in Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia
A loaded jeep ready to leave the plaza

At the rear of the upper level is a mirador where you can see the mountainous landscape surrounding the town.

Mirador
Mirador looking towards the mountains near town

 

Murals

Throughout the building there are murals representing life in the town and the nature that can be found surrounding Santuario, which is located in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.

Mural
Mural of the agricultural and indigenous history of the town
Mural of Calle Real
Mural of Calle Real

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