Photograph of a woman in her living room. Woven baskets are seen hanging from the ceiling and some are under a desk. Two typewriters are on the desk and some hats are displayed on the wall.

Newspaper clipping describes the rapid population growth of Altavista as due to urbanization. A brief history of Altavista is provided along with how the economy is supported by various crops.

Pamphlet describing the Guaca road in Altavista. It shows various points of interest along the route of Guaca. Lists festivals and events that take place along Guaca. The pamphlet also provides information that highlights the historical significance of this road.

Photograph of a woman smiling towards the camera. She seems happy to be cooking, three large pots are next to her. Pieces of wood to fuel the fire are in a pile behind her.

Newspaper clipping informs that Fredy Escobar Moncada (Mateo) does not possess any confidential information from the Empresas Públicas de Medelín. "Mateo" planned to infiltrate an important meeting between military officials, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana (FAC) intervened and arrested "Mateo".

Photograph of a woman and young boy talking outside. They seem dressed for an event, the woman is wearing a skirt and the boy is wearing a hat and slacks. Chairs can be seen behind them and it is dark outside.

Photograph of three gorditas in a frying pan over an open fire within a brick-and-mortar wall visible on the right side.

Text shows a detailed plan for a play that will cover the ancestral life of Altavista. The group who will be performing the play provided some background information of their past works. Objectives and a description for this Altavista project are provided.

Photograph of a stream filled with rocks of various sizes. The stream is surrounded by tall plants and tall grass.

Photograph of family cooking gorditas outside their home. The gorditas can be seen in the pan above an open flame. A bag containing wood for the fire can be seen as well. The husband and wife are at the table with the dough for the rest of the gorditas. Neighbors are talking to one another in the background.

Photograph of a busy woman who appears to be preparing a large meal. She is peeling plantains and keeping a close eye on the corn in the pot next to her. Behind her, potato skins cover the ground and a pile of oranges can also be seen.

Newspaper clipping describes the murders of three young adults. On a Saturday night, a motorcyclist drove by and fired at the men. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the other two passed away at the hospital. Witnesses described what they saw and authorities assure the community that this event had no connection to the gang activity in the area.

Photograph of neighbors coming together to clean up the streets. A man is carrying a large bundle of sticks and branches. A girl is holding a broom and is cleaning up after him. A pile of trash bags is set aside and a woman seems to be giving people instructions.

Photograph of a muddy hillside. Grass and trees are surrounding the area.

Photograph of community members gathering together to clean up the streets. Individuals are seen holding bags and a pile of debris is visible.

Photograph of men working outside. A big blue container is covered and two smaller blue containers can be seen as well. The area is fenced off and some men are working on the other side. They are surrounded by trees and grass.

Monthly newspaper containing articles and information of interest to the residents of Altavista, a subdivision of the rural areas of Medellín.

Photograph of children helping in a garden. Some are handling the plants while others are attempting to water them.

Newspaper clipping announces the month of farmers in Altavista. Events for each day are listed. These events offer times for reflection, entertainment, and challenges. Altavista recognizes that farmers are the reason the community has been able to grow over the years. They pay tribute to farmers past and present with this month of celebration.

Photograph of a community gathering. Multiple people of various ages seem to be present. Banners are hung around the walls and a single cell phone is placed on a table.

This journal/magazine describes the geography and history of Altavista. A section is dedicated to the farmers of Altavista, who are the pride of the town. Some land is dedicated to vegetable, sugarcane, and fruit crops. Other sections of land are dedicated to the exploitation of soil, in order to extract material for construction.

Text consists of general information over the towns of Altavista, Santa Elena, San Sebastián de Palmitas, San Cristóbal, and San Antonio de Prado. The information includes historical background, population, geography, economy, and climate.

Pamphlet describing life and tourism in Altavista. The annual kite festival, Festival de las Cometas, has about 5,00 attendees every year. Altavista also hosts a multicultural festival, where residents celebrate their oldest traditions. Heritage tours are also available for those who are interested in knowing the real Altavista.

Newspaper clipping gives details of possible corruption in Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM). However, those who are accused say there is no evidence indicating that corruption is taking place within the company.