Things To Do

Pueblito Paisa (Nutibara Hill)

A great cultural stop that is located in the middle of Medellin city (it is on top of the only small mountain in the city itself). You will be able to find food, drinks, great views and also various things to buy if you wanted to take something back home. A must-see!

Comuna 13 - San Javier

This is a very notorious place to visit, it use to be one of the most violent neighborhoods of Medellin and about a decade ago it was turned into an art and culture showcase. You will need to get on the Metro and go to San Javier where you will be able to ride on a bus or taxi that will take you to the main area where you find all the good stuff to see. There will be many local guides that will offer to show you around, keep in mind to not go with the first price they give you. ASK FOR LESS! but having a guide is very helpful, however, you do not need one. There are many tourists and locals there at all times. Do this during the day. A must-see!

Explora Park Medellin

Parque Lleras

This is a few blocks of nightclubs, bars, and nightlife in the neighborhood of "El Poblado"

La Piedra Del Peñól - The Guatape Rock

One of the top tourist attractions in the area! This place is about a 2-hour drive from the city of Medellin. Many people spend two days and one night in Guatape but you can do the main attractions in one day. Plan ahead of time if you do not want to miss anything. The rock might look very big but when we went there were kids and older adults going up, take your time and enjoy the amazing views (Spacially at the top). You will find a small restaurant at the top, as well as drinks and snacks. There are many more things to do around this area, such as: Taking a boat and going around the lakes where you will be able to go visit the old church that is underwater (you can still see the cross from the surface), various aquatics sports, camping, and restaurants. A MUST-SEE!

Plazoleta de Los Zócalos

The colorful plaza of Guatape! A great place to walk the streets and eat, while taking in the beautiful culture of Guatape (you may find yourself getting a few artisanal gifts). MUST-SEE!

Museo El Castillo

El Castillo Museum and Gardens is a Colombian museum in the El Poblado district of Medellín. It offers permanent exhibitions of objects in porcelain and glass, stained glass, antiques, paintings, and sculptures, among other things. The permanent exhibit contains nine rooms and an outside garden.

Planetarium Jesus Emilio Ramirez Medellin

This is a planetary and a museum in connection to space topics.

Parque de los Pies Descalzos

Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains. As suggested by its name, the park is playful in nature. Children and adults are encouraged to play in the park barefoot. The Barefoot Park was created between 1998 and 2000. It is located in the administrative area of the city, adjacent to the Medellín Metropolitan Theatre, and the Medellín River. The Interactive Museum EPM, an interactive science museum, is part of the park.

Water Museum EPM

The Interactive Museum EPM is in Medellín, Colombia. It is part of the Barefoot Park and receives about a 1,000 visitors a day, mostly students. The museum provides an educational tour of 22 rooms spread over four buildings with technology explained in an entertaining way and guests interacting with the physical principles of water, energy, gas and telecommunications. It is funded and managed by Empresas Públicas de Medellín.

Jardín Botánico

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 preserved in an architectural space called the "Orchideorama".

Estación Metrocable Arví

Arví is the second and last station on line L of the Medellín Metro. It is located in the Santa Elena village of Medellín. It was inaugurated in early 2010, along with Arví park, which caters to tourists. It uses the same metrocable system as lines J and K. This will give you an amazing view of Medellin City and will allow you to experience the "Metro" and "Metrocable", a system of transportation that is used by 1,003,565 per day. You will not spend more than $5 dollars doing this.

Parque Arvi Corregimiento de Santa Elena-Vereda Piedras Blancas-Sector el Tambo

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 16,000 hectares, 1,760 of which are in the state of natural forests. And it is equipped with 54 miles of walkable trails. It is a major tourist attraction, known for its wildflowers, butterflies and trails. Activities include hiking, nature tours, cycling, and outdoor adventure sports. An outdoor food market is located next to the gondola station. The Piedras Blancas Ecological Hotel and its private reserve are adjacent to the park. The park can be reached from downtown Medellín via the metro station. Line L on the Medellín Metro goes to Arví station, where there is a direct link to the "metrocable" that go to the park.

Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia

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 plaza is located in an area of Medellín, Colombia known as the "Old Quarter". This is more the center of the city which means it will be more people around you. Just be mindful of your surroundings and you will be just fine!

Mirador las palmas No2

Location located on the way down/up from/to Rionegro International Airport that will allow you to see a great view of Medellin City. There are three different "Miradores", Mirador las Palmas 1 is the one with less altitude, Mirador 2 has more altitude, and so on.

Memory House Museum

This will teach you the history of Colombia's conflict, the cartel history, and the connection to a lot of the stereotypes seen today.

Parque de la Conservación (Zoo)

Traditional Zoo of Medellin

Palace of Culture Rafael Uribe Uribe

The Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture is a public building in Medellín, that houses cultural programs related to the Department of Antioquia, such as concerts, conferences, and art exhibitions. Belgian architect Agustín Goovaerts designed the building in a Gothic Revival style. The palace was named after Rafael Uribe Uribe, a General for the Colombian Liberal Party. The Palace of Culture is today considered a National Monument of Colombia and is freely open to the public. It houses the Institute of Culture and Heritage of Antioquia. Visitors have access to the historical and photographical archive, music and sound archive, café, library, documentation center, permanent art gallery, and “Rafael Uribe Uribe” Museum room. The large dome located in the building is also used as an auditorium and a projection room and can be used to watch movies. This is in the center of the city which means it will be more people around you. Just be mindful of your surroundings and you will be just fine!

Santafé Mall

The biggest Mall in Medellin. If you want to go shopping, this is your place.

Centro Comercial El Tesoro

Mall to go shopping, very close to "El Poblado" neighborhood and to the "Lettera Hotel".