Medellín, Colombia
Medellin is located in the centre of Colombia. It is Colombia´s second largest city and is very appealing, not only for its commercial and industrial activities, but also for its busy and non-stop cultural lifestyle and also for having the friendliest and most beautiful women of Colombia.
Also known as the city with a never-ending spring, Medellin is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountain, boasting an amazing scenery.
The capital of the Colombian department of Antioquia has modern transportation systems such as the Underground and the Metrocable (Air Cable Car) and thanks to its efficient infrastructure it has been able to host events at a worldwide level.
Medellín is a city that has been known for having a lot of violence in the past, however, there is no doubt, that the clocks have turned and that Medellín has succeeded in becoming a metropolitan city with huge development and innovation. It has even been acknowledged as the most
What to do in Medellin?
A city which makes everyone feel welcome, full of great people and numerous places to visit, full of history and traditions.
These are some of the places and activities that you can´t miss:
- Pueblito Paisa
At the summit of the Nutibara Hill, which has an altitude of 80 meters, you can find a typical Antioqueñan town from the beginning of the XX century. With a colonial architecture, it is a good place to enjoy typical food from the region, find craftwork to take home and appreciate the beautiful views during the day and also at night from the balconies.
- Botero Square
In the soul of the cultural centre of Medellin, near to the Berrio Park, the Museum of Antioquia and the Palace of Culture, you can find this sculpture park with an area of 7.500 m² where you can soak in 23 works of art from the master Fernando Botero.
- Museum of Antioquia
Founded in 1881, this is a place which has been driving interest in contemporary art and promoting projects of political and social resonance. It is located in the Botero Square. Besides the permanent exhibitions such as the Fernando Botero Room and the International Art Room, it also has several cinema screenings, chats and workshops for both adults and children.
- Palace of Culture
If you have been to the places that have mentioned beforehand, then you will surely ask yourself what this gothic style building with European shades is. Well, it is the Palace of Culture, a work from the Belgian architect Agustín Goovaerts. It is the administrative headquarters of the Institute of Culture and Patrimony of Antioquia and allows visitors free entry.
- Metrocable (Air Cable Car)
If you are into heights, then you can take a ride on the Metrocable, a complement to the public transport system of this city, which connects some common and specific areas which would be more complicated to access via the underground.
- Shopping Centre Rio Sur
In the sector of the town, you can find the Shopping Centre Rio Sur. This is somewhere which not only offers you the option to shop, but also to have a great evening out. It offers a wide variety of restaurants and the best is that on the last floor you can carry on the party in one of the most popular discos of Medellín such as Kukaramakara or Sixttina.
- Lleras Park
For an evening stroll, there is nothing better than having it at the Park Lleras, located in the Rosa area, where you can find a great amount of restaurants, cafes, bars and discos.
- Botanic Garden
You could take a quiet stroll at the Botanic Garden of Medellin, enjoy the floral diversity of the area and also visit the Orquideoroma, where asides from a beautiful collection of orchids, ferns, bromelia and anthurium, its unique architecture will also fascinate you.
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