Areas · Las Palmas

Country houses for sale in Las Palmas, Medellín

Nature, cool mountain weather and space for your family, minutes from Envigado and El Poblado and on the road to the airport. I help you find your country home with the paperwork in order.

View of the valley from the Las Palmas viewpoint

Where is Las Palmas?

Las Palmas is the name of the road that climbs from Medellín towards the airport. When people say they live in Las Palmas, they usually mean the rural area of Envigado along that road, including Alto de Las Palmas.

5rural districts of Envigado along the road
2,550 mapproximate altitude at Alto de Las Palmas

Which part of Las Palmas is for you?

Each area solves a different need.

Vereda Las Palmas

Want country living without giving up schools, shops and services?

The heart of the corridor, with Mall Indiana, country schools and gated estates such as La Acuarela, Encenillos, Valle Alto and Arrayanes.

Alto de Las Palmas

Travel often or looking for a country school for your kids?

The top of the road, where it splits towards the airport or towards Llanogrande and El Retiro, with shops, restaurants and schools such as The Columbus School.

Perico and Pantanillo

Dreaming of more land, more silence and a truly rural setting?

The most rural districts of the corridor, with farms and larger estates. Ideal if you value privacy.

El Escobero and Santa Catalina

Want nature, but close to Envigado’s town center?

The districts closest to the city, with estates such as Altos del Escobero and Colina Campestre, minutes from Envigado.

Each property’s exact district and municipality are confirmed in its title certificate.

Living in Las Palmas

Living in Las Palmas means choosing space and nature without moving far away. Life revolves around the house, the garden and the gated estate, with cooler weather than the valley.

It is popular with families who want green space and country schools, with people who work between Medellín and the east, and with frequent travelers, thanks to the airport.

Key services

  • Mall Indiana and shops at Alto de Las Palmas
  • The Columbus School and other country schools
  • Universidad EIA

Getting around

  • Avenida Las Palmas to El Poblado and Medellín
  • Road to José María Córdova airport, Rionegro and El Retiro
  • Alto de Las Palmas interchange under construction since 2026

Before buying in Las Palmas

District and municipality

They determine which rules apply and the property tax. It is the first thing we check.

Permits and rural rules

A lawyer checks that the house has a building permit and complies with rural land rules.

Water, roads and services

Ask where the water comes from, who maintains internal roads and what the estate fee covers.

Legal, tax and land-use matters are always reviewed with a professional for each case.

Mateo Castrillón Tamayo, real estate advisor in Medellín

Mateo Castrillón Tamayo

Real estate advisor in Medellín and the Aburrá Valley

I help buyers from Colombia and abroad compare areas, review each building and negotiate, with banking and legal support until you get your keys. I assist you in English by chat, and my bilingual real estate lawyer supports you on the legal side.

Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas

Is Las Palmas part of Medellín or Envigado?

The country area known as Las Palmas is mostly in rural Envigado, including Alto de Las Palmas. The road starts in Medellín and borders Santa Elena, a rural district of Medellín.

What should I check before buying a country house?

The title certificate, the building permit, rural land rules, water and roads. A lawyer reviews all of this before you make an offer.

How far is the airport?

The Las Palmas road connects directly with José María Córdova airport in Rionegro. Travel time depends on your starting point and traffic.

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