Medellin
Top Places to Visit
Los Alumbrados
Los Alumbrados, the christmas lights decorating Medellin, make it the most beautiful Latin American city for the holidays. The lights stay put from the ... more
Pueblito Paisa
Pueblito Paisa is a reconstruction of a typical but tiny Antioquia village. It's located on top of el Cerro Nutibara and has a pleasant view over the city. It's... more
Llanogrande
Llanogrande, Colombia
, Medellin
Also known as the "Eastern Trail," this circuit is a weekend mecca for Medellín residents who enjoy its abundant water resources and its flower plantations, ... more
The Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral, which holds the record as one of the buildings in the world with the most bricks -over 1'1 million-, located along the Bolivar park ... more
Parque De Los Deseos
The Parque de los Deseos (Wishes' Park) [53] near Antioquia's University, has an Indian context, beautifully enmarqued with the planetarium, and large display ... more
Juanes De La Paz
Parque Juanes de la Paz is of limited touristic attraction since it has mostly sport courts and is in an under served neighborhood. With the help of the world ... more
Top Places to Eat
Herbario
Carrera 43 D # 10 -30
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +574 311 2537
Phone: ☎ +574 311 2537
Herbario (Steak & Seafood), Carrera 43 D # 10 -30 (Near el parque El Poblado), ☎ +574 311 2537, [128]. Mon-Sat Noon-3 PM, 7 PM-11.30 PM. Short and Exquisite ...
Bonuar
Carrera 44 Nº 19A-100
, Medellin
Bonuar (At the Museo de Arte Moderno), Carrera 44 Nº 19A-100 (Ciudad del Rio, on the side of the Museum). Great outdoors. Easy free parking $$.
In Situ Restaurante
Calle 73 # 51 D-14
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +574 233 2373
Phone: ☎ +574 233 2373
In situ restaurante (Jardín Botánico), Calle 73 # 51 D-14 (Metro Universidad), ☎ +574 233 2373 (chef@jbmed.org), [138]. Reservations recommended. Nice ... more
San Jorge De Manila
Carrera 43 B # 12 - 101
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +574 312 3006
Phone: ☎ +574 312 3006
San Jorge de Manila (Grill & Seafood), Carrera 43 B # 12 - 101 (Calle de la Buena Mesa, near El Poblado), ☎ +574 312 3006, [127]. Mon-Sat noon-3 PM, 7PM-... more
Pasteleria Santa Elena
Parque el Poblado
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +574 325 6600 ext 107
Phone: ☎ +574 325 6600 ext 107
Pasteleria Santa Elena, Parque el Poblado (Carrera 43 # 8 - 36), ☎ +574 325 6600 ext 107, [142]. Great desserts, pastries and the locally famous 'Pastel de ... more
Top Shopping Places
Premium Plaza
Avenida SanDiego x Calle 30
, Medellin
Premium Plaza (Centro comercial), Avenida SanDiego x Calle 30, [121]. Opened 2008. Houses an indoor gym.
Mayorca
Outlet Mayorca is directly connected to a Metro station and also has a movieplex. [120]. Metro Itagui.
San Diego Centro Comercial
Calle 33 No 43 16
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ + 574 262 0105
Phone: ☎ + 574 262 0105
San Diego centro comercial, Calle 33 No 43 16 (at the crossroad of Las Palmas, Avenida Oriental, Avenida San Diego and calle 33), ☎ + 574 262 0105, [119]. The ... more
Underwear
Underwear, for men and women, are plentiful and the variety is great. Women: Leonisa [124], Tania [125]. Men: Unico [126], Punto Blanco, GEF. In all major ...
Bon-bonite
For leather goods for women visit Bon-Bonite with 10 locations in town. Features many handbags in leather and ethnic materials, as well as shoes and accesories... more
Santa Fe Centro Comercial
Cra 43 A # 7 sur - 170
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +57 4 460 0737
Phone: ☎ +57 4 460 0737
Santa Fe centro comercial, Cra 43 A # 7 sur - 170 (Av El Poblado & Loma los Balsos, 300 mts south of Oviedo), ☎ +57 4 460 0737 (comunicaciones@ccsantafemedellin... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Discoteca Mango's
Carrera 42 67a-151
, Medellin
A true Medellin nighttime institution situated in the suburbs of Itagui, Mango's is kitsch and bizarre in all the right measures, which ensures an unforgettable... more
Babylon
Babylon is best known for its Thursday night all you can drink, 20,000 pesos to enter, OPEN UNTIL 4AM. Located in Las Palmas. It's popular with gringos and '...
Bolero Bar
Cra. 67 B 51 A 98 Local 101
, Medellin
Bolero Bar, Cra. 67 B 51 A 98 Local 101 (Near Exit calle Colombia). Tangos, boleros. Ph +57 4 230 3259 $.
Patrick's Irish Pub
Cra. 37A No. 8A-43
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +57 4 311 5607
Phone: ☎ +57 4 311 5607
Patrick's Irish Pub (Sports bar), Cra. 37A No. 8A-43 (Parque Lleras in Pablado), ☎ +57 4 311 5607, [149]. Open all week Monday - Thursday 4:00 to 12:00, Friday ... more
Salon Málaga
Cra. 51 Bolívar # 45 + 80
, Medellin
Phone: ☎ +57 4 231 2658
Phone: ☎ +57 4 231 2658
Salon Málaga (Tango and Bolero bar), Cra. 51 Bolívar # 45 + 80 (Between Amador & Maturín streets), ☎ +57 4 231 2658, [153]. M-Sat 7 AM - 2 AM, Sundays/holidays ... more
Eslabon Prendido
Calle 53 # 42- 55 (Maracaibo street)
, Medellin
Eslabon Prendido (Salsa & Tropical), Calle 53 # 42- 55 (Maracaibo street) (Downtown, half block east Parque del Periodista). Live music Tuesday nights. The name... more
Top Activity Places
Planetario Municipal
Planetario Municipal was renewed with new digital equipment. Reopened in June 2012. See the outer space at the Planetarium [99] for COL 12,000. Cra 52 # 71 - ... more
International Tango Festival
The Fourth International Tango Festival will convene with world renown artists. Free admission to all events. Every year in June. [104]
Prolírica De Antioquia
The annual opera program is held in September, organized by Prolírica de Antioquia. [84]
Full Moon Night
Do a Full moon night visit to an old Cemetery [101] (Cementerio de San Pedro) where former presidents and beautiful sculpted graveyards are found. Metro ...
Matacandelas
There are several good quality contemporary and classic theater companies, such as Matacandelas [77], Hora 25, Pequeño Teatro [78], Oficina Central de los ... more
