Medellín, Colombia

A green Aburrá Valley city known for public cable cars, Botero sculptures, gardens, and resilient neighborhood culture.

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🏛️ Sights & Attractions in Medellín

  • Plaza Botero — Botero Plaza, surrounded by the Museum of Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, is a 7,000 m2 outside park that displays 23 sculptures by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who donated these and several other artworks for the museum's renovation in 2004. The plaz
  • Museo de Antioquia — The Museum of Antioquia is an art museum in Medellín, Colombia. It houses a large collection of works by Medellín native Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez.
  • Parque Arví — Arví Park is both an ecological nature preserve and Pre-Hispanic archeological site on the eastern slopes of Aburrá Valley, in the northeast area of Medellín, Colombia. The park covers several other municipalities of Antioquia, including Envigado, Bello, and Copacabana. It covers
  • Botanical Garden of Medellín — The Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden of Medellín, more simply known as the Botanical Garden of Medellín, is a 14-hectare botanical garden in Medellín, Colombia. The botanical garden has 4,500 flowers and 139 recorded bird species. It has an important collection of orchids p
  • Parque Explora — is an interactive science museum in Medellín, Colombia, loosely modeled after San Francisco's Exploratorium. It houses South America's largest freshwater aquarium, Explora Aquarium. The museum contains over 300 interactive attractions, as well as a 3D auditorium, p
  • Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín — The Museum of Modern Art of Medellín is a museum of modern art in the Colombian city of Medellín. It was founded in 1978.

🥾 Trails & Hikes in Medellín

  • Parque Arví trails — A walking and hiking route in medellin, offering outdoor exploration and local scenery.
  • Medellín river walk — A walking route through Medellín river, medellin, taking in local sights, architecture, and street life along the way.

🍽️ Restaurants in Medellín

  • El Cielo — Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos' molecular gastronomy restaurant in El Poblado, serving innovative Colombian tasting menus.
  • Carmen — A refined restaurant in El Poblado serving modern Colombian cuisine with international influences.
  • Hija de la Crema — A casual restaurant in Provenza serving creative sandwiches and local dishes with a modern twist.
  • Olio — A charming Italian restaurant in Provenza with handmade pastas and a romantic garden setting.
  • Verdeo — A farm-to-table restaurant in El Poblado with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and an excellent wine list.

🍸 Bars & Nightlife in Medellín

  • Envy — A rooftop cocktail bar atop the Charlee Hotel in El Poblado with panoramic city views and a pool.
  • Pergamino Cafe — A specialty coffee bar by day and cocktail bar by night in El Poblado, with excellent drinks.
  • Salon Cantao — A lively salsa bar in the centre where locals dance to live music and DJs.

🎯 Activities & Tours in Medellín

  • Coffee tour in Medellín with tastings and transportation — Discover the details of the Colombian coffee process on a coffee farm in a very artisanal way, interacting with the collection, processing and preparation. Also enjoy a typical lunch with coffee tastings accompanied by beautiful landscapes that are unique.
  • Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included — Learn about the sad history of Comuna 13, the present and the transformation. Take photos at the best graffiti and viewpoints in the neighborhood, learn about the socioeconomic importance of escalators, and watch artistic breakdancing shows.
  • Walking tour downtown Medellín — This experience is for those who want to discover the city walking on it and feeling as locals. We'll visit the places that made the history of Medellin, visiting "La Alpujarra", the administrative center of the city, then going to the first railroad station of the city. After
  • Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings — Immerse yourself in Medellín's culinary history with our mouthwatering Street Food Tour! Savor iconic Colombian bites like savory empanadas, fluffy arepas, and steaming tamales, and explore the versatility of the plantain. Venture beyond tourist traps to discover hidden gems freq
  • Parque Explora Medellín: Tickets — Parque Explora is an interactive science museum, a planetarium, a public experimentation lab —the Exploratorio— and an educational aquarium focused on conservation and animal welfare. It protects numerous species that are victims of wildlife trafficking. It’s a major refuge that
  • Paragliding tour in Medellín, fly and live a great experience — MEDFLY is an operating company with more than 10 years of experience operating flights for major tourism companies in the region, just 50 minutes from Medellín, offering tandem flights with certified pilots, maximum safety and spectacular views of Medellín, providing an unforgett
  • City Tour from Medellín — The tour can be done in private or in groups we offer a tour in a private way or a tour of groups either family members or colleagues with whom you want to experience this wonderful experience. We recommend: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, valuables to leave at the hotel, u
  • Medellín Tour: Themed Vehicles, Tram Ride and Metrocable — Explore Medellin on a fascinating tour that combines history, culture and unforgettable landscapes. We will start in El Poblado, the first settlement in the region, and we will enter the city to discover La Alpujarra, the Monument to the Race and the old headquarters of the Antio
  • Tour Paragliding in Medellín. — Only Fly paragliding Medellin will make you live the most incredible experience of your life, our certified pilots will take you to the top of the sky using state-of-the-art equipment. During the experience you will be able to feel that you are flying like birds, connecting with
  • Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains — This activity is done by professionals, lovers of the equine world, you will discover a unique landscape of the region, and we will share stories with you in your native language. More than just a horseback riding tour, you will have the opportunity to make new friends and learn
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🏨 Hotels & Stays in Medellín

  • InterContinental Medellin - Movich by IHG — Upscale hotel in El Poblado with 294 rooms, 2 outdoor pools, spa, 3 restaurants, tennis court, and views of the city and mountains.
  • Medellin Marriott Hotel — Marriott hotel on El Poblado’s Golden Mile with 278 rooms, outdoor pool, Presence Spa, Tanoshii Sushi, and The Market restaurant.
  • NH Collection Medellín Royal — Luxury hotel near Santafé Mall with heated outdoor pool, Cygnus restaurant, spa, gym, and elegant rooms with city or mountain views.
  • The Click Clack Hotel Medellin — Design hotel in El Poblado with rooftop terrace, poolside bar, garden, and modern rooms with balconies near Lleras Park.
  • Holiday Inn Express Medellin, an IHG Hotel — Modern hotel on La Milla De Oro with Sky Club breakfast, cocktail lounge, casino, and city views near El Poblado nightlife.
  • Socialtel Provenza Medellin — Stylish social hostel in El Poblado with 92 rooms, rooftop pool, co-working space, restaurant, bar, and free breakfast near Poblado Park.
  • Hotel Nutibara — Historic grand hotel in central Medellín next to Plaza Botero and the Palace of Culture, with food court and event spaces.
  • Masaya Medellin — Stylish hostel in El Poblado with rooftop pool, spa, coworking space, and dormitory and private room options.
  • Hotel San Fernando Plaza — Accommodation in Medellín from $115/night Rated 9/10 by guests. Book on Agoda for the best available rates and confirmed availability.
  • Landmark Hotel — Accommodation in Medellín from $185/night Rated 9.1/10 by guests. Book on Agoda for the best available rates and confirmed availability.
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