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Medellín

The city of eternal spring: mountains, cable cars, street art, museums and a street life lived outdoors.

Medellín unfolds in layers: downtown with Botero and the museums, hillsides transformed by the Metrocable and street art, the café and terrace neighborhoods of El Poblado and Laureles, and green mountains minutes from the city. This guide organizes the visit by interest and time, with specific places and links to the city's official information.

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Must-see Medellín

Things to do in Medellín

Botero PlazaSteffen Schmitz · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Square and sculptures Botero PlazaDowntown plaza with 23 monumental sculptures donated by Fernando Botero, in front of the Museum of Antioquia…45 to 60 minutes · Free
Museum of AntioquiaSteffen Schmitz (more photos) · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Museum Museum of AntioquiaOne of the country's oldest museums, with a large collection of Fernando Botero's works, Colombian art and…2 hours · Up to $30.000
House of Memory MuseumWikimedia Commons
Museum House of Memory MuseumMuseum devoted to the memory of the armed conflict and to stories of resilience in the city and region, with…1 to 2 hours · Free
Museum of Modern Art of Medellín (MAMM)Felipe Restrepo Acosta · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Museum Museum of Modern Art of Medellín (MAMM)Modern and contemporary art museum in former industrial workshops in Ciudad del Río, with exhibitions, cinema…1 to 2 hours · Up to $25.000
Pueblito Paisa and Nutibara HillYimicorrea · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Viewpoint Pueblito Paisa and Nutibara HillReplica of a traditional Antioquian village on top of Nutibara Hill, with a square, church and one of the…1 to 2 hours · Up to $20.000
Comuna 13Bernard Gagnon · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Neighborhood and street art Comuna 13A hillside neighborhood transformed by street art, hip hop and open-air escalators. Today it is one of the…2 to 3 hours · Up to $80.000
Metro and MetrocableBernard Gagnon · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Transport and viewpoint Metro and MetrocableThe metro and its cable cars connect the hillsides with the valley. Riding the Metrocable is the most direct…1 to 2 hours · $3.000 – $8.000
El Poblado and Parque LlerasWikimedia Commons
Nightlife El Poblado and Parque LlerasArea of restaurants, bars and clubs in El Poblado, with the largest nightlife and hotel offer in the city.One night · $60.000 – $250.000
ProvenzaWilly Gil[2] · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Food neighborhood ProvenzaTree-lined streets in El Poblado with specialty coffee, restaurants, terraces and local design shops.2 to 4 hours · $30.000 – $150.000
Laureles and La 70Zack Knowles · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Neighborhood Laureles and La 70Residential neighborhood with circular avenues, a local vibe, cafés, restaurants and Carrera 70 near Atanasio…2 to 4 hours · $20.000 – $100.000
Mercado del RíoWikimedia Commons
Food hall Mercado del RíoA former warehouse turned food hall with dozens of world and Colombian kitchens under one roof.1 to 2 hours · $25.000 – $80.000
José María Villa Minorista MarketTEspiral · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Food market José María Villa Minorista MarketThe city's largest market, with exotic fruit, herbs, flowers and popular kitchens.1 to 2 hours · $10.000 – $40.000
Arví ParkAlejandro Rojas (SajoR) · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Nature park Arví ParkForest reserve in the Santa Elena mountains with trails, a farmers market and pre-Hispanic paths. Reached by…4 to 6 hours · $10.000 – $40.000
Medellín Botanical GardenJulian Gomez V · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Botanical garden Medellín Botanical GardenBotanical garden in the north of the city with tropical plant collections, a butterfly house and the…1 to 2 hours · Free
Parque ExploraUser: (WT-shared) CONOCER at wts wikivoyage · Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Science museum and aquarium Parque ExploraInteractive science and technology museum with one of the largest freshwater aquariums in South America, a…3 to 4 hours · $30.000 – $70.000
Barefoot ParkSajoR · Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
City park Barefoot ParkPark with fountains, sand and a bamboo grove to walk barefoot, next to the EPM building and Plaza de la Luz.30 to 60 minutes · Free
Three Crosses HillLuis90f · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Viewpoint and exercise Three Crosses HillHill on the west side of the city where thousands climb to exercise at dawn; at the top there is a view of…2 to 3 hours · Free
El Peñol RockJavier Perez Montes · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Viewpoint El Peñol RockA monolith over 200 meters tall next to Guatapé, with more than 700 steps up to a view of the reservoir and…Full day with Guatapé · $20.000 – $40.000
Plan your visit

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Where to stay

Areas of Medellín

Hotels, restaurants and nightlife

El Poblado

The area with the most hotels and restaurants, including Provenza and Parque Lleras.

Neighborhood vibe

Laureles and Estadio

Tree-lined avenues, cafés and Carrera 70; a good base for longer stays.

Museums and heritage

Downtown

Botero Plaza, the Museum of Antioquia and historic buildings; best by day.

Small-town feel

Envigado and Sabaneta

Municipalities in the south of the valley with lively main squares and traditional food.

Day trips

More near Medellín

Guatapé y El PeñolJmanupo3008 / Wikimedia Commons
Guatapé y El PeñolAntioquia · 1 days
Santa Fe de AntioquiaKamilokardona · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Santa Fe de AntioquiaAntioquia · 2 days · ES
JardínWikimedia Commons
JardínAntioquia · 2 days
El RetiroAndres EM · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
El RetiroAntioquia · 1 days · ES

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