La Casa de las Piedritas: A Testament to Love and Art
Discover a magical home in Envigado, Colombia, built stone by stone with love and recycled materials.
La Casa de las Piedritas is a unique and enchanting house in Envigado, Colombia, built over 32 years by Santiago Rojas as a labor of love for his wife, Gloria. Decorated with intricate designs made from stones, pebbles, recycled materials, and rarities collected during his travels, this home is a stunning example of creativity and devotion.
A brief summary to La Casa de las Piedritas
- Cl. 40 Sur #31-1, Envigado, San Jose, Zona 6, Antioquia, 055420, CO
- Monday 2 pm-6 pm
- Tuesday 2 pm-6 pm
- Wednesday 2 pm-6 pm
- Thursday 2 pm-6 pm
- Friday 2 pm-6 pm
- Saturday 2 pm-6 pm
- Sunday 2 pm-6 pm
Local tips
- Tours are primarily conducted in Spanish, so consider bringing a translator or a Spanish-speaking friend to fully appreciate the stories behind the house.
- The house is a private residence, so be respectful and visit only during daylight hours.
- Admission is free, but voluntary donations are appreciated to help maintain this unique artistic space.
- Combine your visit with a stroll through Envigado, exploring local cafes and eateries.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Medellín, take the Metro to the Envigado station. From there, you can take a bus (e.g., Cotrasenvi) or a taxi to La Casa de las Piedritas. The bus will cost approximately 2750 COP. A taxi from the Envigado station to La Casa de las Piedritas will cost around 4000-6000 COP.
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Taxi
From El Poblado in Medellín, a taxi to La Casa de las Piedritas will take about 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. The fare will likely be in the range of 15,000-20,000 COP.
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Walking
From Envigado Park, you can walk to La Casa de las Piedritas. Head east on Calle 37 Sur toward Carrera 42. Turn left onto Carrera 31, then turn right onto Calle 40 Sur. The house will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15-20 minutes. There is no cost for walking.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Parroquia Santa Gertrudis
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Centro de Historia de Envigado
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Observatorio Agroecológico el Cafetal
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Plazoleta Arqueologicia
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TOY STYLE TIENDA
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Cloud9 Hostel
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Tourguides Medellín
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La Chagra (Amazonian Flavors)
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Hotel Selis
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Calle 9+1
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Refugio del Jaguar
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Unmissable attractions to see
Urbano El Dorado Ecological Park
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Parque La Heliodora
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Envigado Main Park
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Envigado Recreational Park
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La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
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La Guayacana Park
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Lineal La Frontera Park
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Parroquia Santa María de Los Ángeles
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Inflexión Memorial Park
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El Salado Ecological Park
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Parque Ecológico El Salado
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Restaurante Envigado NN
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Lucio Carbón y Vino
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Black Pepper Steakhouse - Envigado
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Restaurante Hatoviejo Viva Envigado
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Restaurante La Provincia
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
BrandStyle
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Galeria Renacimiento
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Luna Store
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Mikita Store
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ElPobla Regalos y Arreglos
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Amore | Regalos Sorpresa | Parque de Envigado
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Centro Comercial Viva Envigado
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Oviedo
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El Callejón
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Tina Bar
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Yesterday video bar
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Cafe Bar Los Cuyos
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TORRENCIALES Video Bar
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Melodia For Two
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Místico Bar
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La Octava Bar
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