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Things To Do
Museo de Antioquia
Found in the downtown area of El Centro, Museo de Antioquia is a grand building that overlooks the busy Plaza Botero. Home to a range of exhibitions, the museum offers a unique insight into the department of Antioquia and Medellín’s role in its story. Whether you’re an art-lover, a history buff, or simply want to soak up local life, a trip to Museo de Antioquia is a great activity. Here’s how to arrive, what to see in the museum, and the backstory of Fernando Botero.
Pueblito Paisa
This mock town atop Cerro Nutibara is like a living museum, where you can walk back in time to the turn of the century and experience life in rural Antioquia. The village centers around a traditional town square with a church, mayor's office, barbershop, and one-room schoolhouse. Its hilltop setting also makes it a great spot simply to get a bird's-eye view of the city below.
Parque Arví-Corregimiento de Santa Elena
The metro and metrocable system of Medellín has received lots of praise for bringing a city of many different neighborhoods together. Take the metrocable (gondola) up to Parque Arví - a large ecological nature reserve in Santa Elena, approximately 30 minutes outside of Medellín.
Provenza
Home to colorful bars, rooftops, and a buzzing atmosphere, Provenza neighborhood is one of the best places to enjoy nightlife in Medellín, which is known as the best in the country.
Mercado Del Río
Mercado del Río is one of the must-visit spots in Medellin if you want to enjoy gourmet cuisine dishes at one of its 30 restaurants. This building was formerly an old soap warehouse from the 30s and is closely involved in the industrialization process of Medellin. In fact, due to the nearby railway lines operating at that time, the building has a triangular shape. The remodeling of this place aimed to keep the industrialized style and a dynamic indoor design with a steampunk touch.
Jardín Botánico
The botanic gardens are one of the top things to do in Medellin and an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the busy, metropolitan city. Discover this large, open, green space with over 4500 types of flowers and 139 different bird species.