Circasia
History
Circasia was founded in 1884 by Javier Arias. It became a separate municipality in 1906 when was separated from Filandia. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 29,500.
Circasia is known for its Free Cemetery (Spanish: Cementerio Libre), located on the outskirts of the township on the road to Montenegro. It was founded in 1933 by Braulio Botero as a place in which any person could be buried, regardless of their religious beliefs. The cemetery is now a symbol for liberty and equality.
Geography
The township is situated a short distance from the highway between Armenia and Pereira, Risaralda. There is a paved road southwest to Montenegro, which passes through most of the rural area of the municipality. There is also a rural road north to Filandia, which descends to cross the Roble River at a point known as the Aguadeños Pass (Spanish: Paso de los Aguadeños). However, all public transport to Filandia uses the main highway.
Climate
Circasia has a subtropical highland climate with an average annual temperature of 18 °C.
Tourism
There are many nicely decorated coffee shops by the main square as many towns of Quindío. Circasia also offers destinations for fine dining.
Circasia is quietly becoming a major destination for retirees in search of a quiet chateau style place to spend their spare time. Its colder climate sounds very attractive to regional developers.
Born in Circasia
- Natalia López Cardona, Model and beauty queen
References
- ^ "Coffee Cultural Landscape". UNESCO World Heritage List. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 25 Apr 2011.
- ^ Telefónicas, Telencuestas-Encuestas. "Cuántos habitantes tiene Circasia, Quindío en 2023". Telencuestas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Circasia - Gobernación del Quindio". quindio.gov.co. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
4°37′N 75°38′W / 4.617°N 75.633°W