Colonial plaza
The main square sits at the heart of a regular grid of blocks, the classic layout of a Spanish colonial foundation, and gives the map a clear centre.
Minimalist map poster · Colombia
Vélez Map Poster & Print
6.0133° N / 73.6735° W
A colonial Andean town on a green hillside in Santander, its grid of streets climbing steep slopes above the valleys
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Vélez in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Vélez, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Vélez at home
The map
About this Vélez map poster
Vélez is one of the oldest towns in Colombia, founded in the sixteenth century in what is now the department of Santander. It stands on the slopes of the eastern Andes. The colonial grid, with a main plaza at its centre, meets steep and uneven ground, so the straight lines of the streets end abruptly at ravines or turn to follow the hillside.
The town is widely known for bocadillo veleño, a guava paste wrapped in bijao leaves, and for the Festival de la Guabina y el Tiple, a celebration of the region's traditional music. On a map, however, the landscape is the main story. The land drops away into deep valleys around the town, and roads wind down in long switchbacks toward the surrounding countryside.
A Vélez map poster shows a Spanish colonial plan imposed on mountain terrain. There is the compact grid around the plaza, the slopes pressing in on all sides and the curving roads leading out of town. It suits anyone from Santander and anyone who appreciates the old towns of the Colombian Andes.
- Population
- 19,000
- Coordinates
- 6.0133° N / 73.6735° W
- Elevation
- 2160 m
- Time zone
- Bogota
- Region
- Vélez, Colombia
Mountain slopes
Steep terrain presses against the town. Streets that start straight have to bend or stop where the hillside falls away.
Switchback roads
Roads leaving Vélez zigzag down toward the valleys, drawing looping lines across the edges of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Vélez
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Vélez
A map that means something
People from Vélez hang its map to remember the plaza, the festival and the smell of guava paste. It also appeals to anyone who has travelled through the mountain towns of Santander.
You can change the title and subtitle, add a date and keep the coordinates. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download files for $9 or order a matte print with an optional frame.
Order the Vélez posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Vélez map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Vélez poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Vélez poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Vélez poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Vélez poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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