Insights
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.
Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with diverse plant species and a butterfly house.
Parque Explora
Interactive science museum with an aquarium and planetarium.
Pueblito Paisa
Replica of a traditional Antioquian village atop Nutibara Hill.
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.
El Poblado
A lively and upscale area known for its vibrant nightlife, shopping, and dining options, popular among tourists and expats.
Envigado
A suburban area suitable for families, offering a peaceful environment with good local amenities and easy access to Medellín’s attractions.
Laureles
A quieter and pedestrian-friendly area ideal for first-time visitors, offering modern comforts and a taste of typical Colombian life.
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.
EOH
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
MDE
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Declaration of Independence
20 July
Battle of Boyacá
07 August
Assumption of Mary
18 August