It is called the hydro-electrical capital of Colombia, because it has many dams and it produces much energy.

The site of the town was discovered by Captain Francisco Nuñez Pedroso.

It has three corregimientos, El Jordán, Puerto Garzas and Samaná del Norte.

San Carlos is three hours away from the departmental capital, Medellín.

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