Barbosa is a town and

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in Antioquia Department, Colombia. Situated 39 km from Medellín's downtown, it is one of the municipalities of

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. It is known as the Gateway to the Northeast, famous for its lakes and streams. A traditional

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Festival is held there in December. The Train Festival takes place in August in the district of El Hatillo.

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The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley Municipalities of Antioquia Department {{Antioquia-geo-stub