Santuario, Risaralda

Santuario is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia. About 64 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 12,826.

History
Founded in 1906, Santuario was born under the administrative tutelage of Anserma and towards part of the state of Cauca. In 1982 it became dependent on the newly created municipality of San Antonio de Apía, a year later the first school was created and in 1894 it ceased to be a hamlet and was declared a township, becoming a parish in 1906. In 1907, it was erected as a Municipality.

Climate
Santuario has a subtropical highland climate with an average annual temperature of 20°C.

Tourism
One of the main characteristics of the town is the yearly observance of religious holidays and local fairs.

Sites of interest
 * Tatamá National Natural Park
 * Maria Inmaculada's Church
 * Calle Real