Guide 🇨🇴 Medellín
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Plaza Botero
Public square featuring sculptures by artist Fernando Botero.
Comuna 13
Neighborhood known for its vibrant street art and transformation.
Arví Park
Ecotourism park offering hiking trails and nature activities.
Medellín Metrocable
Cable car system providing scenic views of the city.
El Palacio
1920s former Palace of Justice turned shopping center and free art complex, with 20 galleries, 1,500+ works, and rooftop city views.
Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with diverse plant species and a butterfly house.
Parque San Antonio
Home to Botero’s “Birds of Peace,” including the damaged original kept as a memorial, symbolizing Medellín’s resilience and transformation.
Parques del Río
Urban riverside park blending green space with city life, hosting festivals, markets, cafés, playgrounds, and popular spots for picnics and dancing.
Plaza Cisneros
Also called Plaza de los Luces, this revitalized square features 300 illuminated columns that create a striking night-time urban art display.
Parque Explora
Interactive science museum with an aquarium and planetarium.
Cerro de las Tres Cruces
Short, tough 1 km hike to a viewpoint with three crosses, outdoor gym, and excellent skyline panoramas—best tackled early with water.
Parque Berrío
Central city square famed for people-watching, street vendors, and a notable Pedro Nel Gómez mural depicting Antioquia’s economic and industrial history.
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
Medellín’s oldest church site, rooted in 1649 and built in 1870, offering colonial-era heritage in the heart of the city center.
Pueblito Paisa
Replica of a traditional Antioquian village atop Nutibara Hill.
Salón Malaga
Historic 1957 bar in El Centro with vintage décor, vinyl culture, and weekend live music nights featuring bolero, tango, and salsa.
Parroquia de la Veracruz
Neoclassical church recognized for its whitewashed façade, fountain, and ornate interior with a gold-plated nave worth a quiet visit.
Museum of Antioquia
Museum showcasing art, including works by Fernando Botero.
El Castillo Museum and Gardens
Medieval-style castle with art collections and landscaped gardens.
Parque Lleras
Lively area known for nightlife, restaurants, and bars.
Manila
Well-located Poblado area balancing calm evenings with nearby nightlife; walkable to metro and popular with tourists.
El Poblado
A lively and upscale area known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining options, popular among tourists and expats.
Provenza
Chic Poblado zone packed with bars and restaurants; strong police presence and widely considered a safer tourist base.
Primer y Segundo Parque
Leafy Laureles hub with restaurants and bars, flatter streets, and fewer foreigners than Poblado.
Envigado
A suburban area suitable for families, offering a peaceful environment with good local amenities and easy access to Medellín’s attractions.
La Floresta
Peaceful, authentic residential neighborhood near metro stations; pleasant park area and easy to explore on foot.
Las Lomas
Quiet hillside residential area in Poblado with modern apartments and views; suited to longer stays.
Laureles
A quieter and pedestrian-friendly area ideal for first-time visitors, offering modern comforts and a taste of typical Colombian life.
Aguacatala
Business-oriented Poblado area with modern hotels and shopping centers; convenient for a quieter, comfortable stay.
Patio Bonito
Poblado district with large modern hotels and nearby shopping centers; practical base with a more businesslike feel.
Belén
An up-and-coming residential neighborhood with industrial roots, known for mingling with locals and a good nightlife scene.
Ciudad del Río/Barrio Colombia
An area known for its local nightlife and cultural attractions, including Medellín’s biggest food hall and the Modern Art Museum.
La Candelaria
The downtown area bustling with activity during the day, offering historical sites and tourist attractions, but less safe at night.
San Javier
A transformed neighborhood, once dangerous, now a major tourist destination for graffiti art and outdoor escalators, best explored with a guide.
Manrique
A hilly neighborhood showing signs of transformation with community playgrounds and murals, known for its tango culture.
MDE
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
EOH
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
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