Cerro de las Tres Cruces (Medellín)

Cerro de las Tres Cruces is one of Medellín's seven guardian hills (cerros tutelares). It sits between the Belén neighborhood, near Loma de los Bernal, and the rural district of Altavista. The climb is a workout routine for many people from Belén and Laureles, especially on weekends.

The most used access is a marked trail that starts at the Padre Manyanet school, on Loma de los Bernal, and from the Belén Rincón neighborhood. You can also get there from Altavista via the La Esperanza vereda. The round trip is about 2.7 km with 300 meters of elevation gain.

From the top you see the south and west of the valley. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, INDER (the city's sports institute) holds free exercise classes on the hill, no sign-up needed.

What to see

• The crosses at the summit.
• The view of southern and western Medellín.
• INDER's weekend classes.

Getting there

• Taxi to the Padre Manyanet school, on Loma de los Bernal, where the trail starts.
• From Altavista, via the La Esperanza vereda.

Tips

• Warm up before climbing and go at your own pace.
• Bring water, a cap, sunscreen and shoes with good grip.
• Stay on the trails and don't leave trash.
• If you bring a pet, pick up after it.