Támesis is a town and municipality in the Colombian department of Antioquia.

Located at an elevation of 1,638 m (5,374 ft) above sea level, it was established in 1858.

[1] The mountains in the area, including the Cerro de Cristo Rey mountain overlooking Támesis and a sacred mountain to the Indians, contain valuable mineral deposits.

Some locals are against mining in general, whereas others are questioning the regulation of mining activities that is seen as protecting the multinational companies.

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