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Medellín.
Culture among mountains

Medellín brings together art, science and urban life in the Aburrá Valley.

Medellín · Metro en la ciudad · ilustración editorial

A brief history

The Villa of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Medellín was established on 2 November 1675. Trade and industrial development shaped its later history.

Places to visit

Illustration of Pueblito Paisa / Cerro Nutibara

Pueblito Paisa / Cerro Nutibara

A recreated traditional village and views over the city.

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Illustration of Jardín Botánico Joaquín Antonio Uribe

Jardín Botánico Joaquín Antonio Uribe

Plant collections and the architecture of the Orquideorama.

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Illustration of Comuna 13 / San Javier

Comuna 13 / San Javier

Street art, memory and neighbourhood life in San Javier.

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Illustration of Museo de Antioquia

Museo de Antioquia

Regional art and Botero collections in the city centre.

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Illustration of Catedral Basílica Metropolitana

Catedral Basílica Metropolitana

Brick architecture beside Parque Bolívar.

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Illustration of Parque de los Pies Descalzos

Parque de los Pies Descalzos

Paths, water and places to relax near EPM.

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Ilustración editorial: Planetario de Medellín

Medellín Planetarium

Astronomy and immersive projections beside Parque de los Deseos.

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Experiences

Illustration of City and Comuna 13 tour

Comuna 13 graffiti and memory tour

Check art and memory walks with community operators.

Ilustración editorial: Tour de Medellín en bus

Medellín city bus tour

Discover the city’s main sights on a guided bus tour.

Ilustración editorial: Experiencia silletera en Santa Elena

Silletero experience in Santa Elena

Discover the silleta flower tradition and its craft at a farm.

Ilustración editorial: Chiva rumbera

Chiva party bus

Tour Medellín and its surroundings with music and a festive atmosphere.

Ilustración editorial: Parapente en San Félix (alrededores)

Paragliding in San Félix (nearby)

Fly with an instructor above the slopes of the Aburrá Valley.

Free listings

City Express Plus by Marriott Medellín

Elcielo Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Medellín

Hotel San Fernando Plaza

ibis Medellín

Medellín Marriott Hotel

Novotel Medellín El Tesoro

El Bistró by Juanma

Elcielo Restaurant Medellín

Hatoviejo

La Sere by Juanma

Restaurante In Situ

Centro Comercial Oviedo

Centro Comercial Santafé Medellín

El Tesoro Parque Comercial

Casa Museo Gardeliana

Museo Casa de la Memoria

Museo de Antioquia

Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín

Parque Explora

Planetario de Medellín

Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez

Metro de Medellín

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