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Explore the City of Eternal Spring: A Look at What Medellin

About Medellin, Colombia

Medellin, Colombia's second-largest city, is a vibrant destination known for its friendly locals, perfect climate, and stunning landscapes. From exploring the city's historic landmarks to indulging in the local cuisine, Medellin offers something for every traveler. Don't miss out on experiencing the city's rich culture and natural beauty. Book your trip today!

Medellin, Colombia is a vibrant city located in the heart of the Andes Mountains. Known for its welcoming locals, rich history, and stunning scenery, it has become a must-visit destination for travelers of all ages and interests.

One of Medellin's most distinctive features is its stunning landscape. The city is surrounded by rolling green hills, verdant forests, and towering mountains, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Whether you're interested in hiking, biking, or simply taking in the stunning views, Medellin has something to offer.

But Medellin is more than just a pretty face. It also has a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. Visitors can explore the city's history by visiting sites like the Museo de Antioquia, which houses an impressive collection of pre-Columbian art, or the Casa Museo Pedro Nel Gómez, a beautifully preserved colonial-era home that now serves as a museum.

Of course, no trip to Medellin would be complete without experiencing its legendary nightlife. The city is home to numerous bars, clubs, and other entertainment venues, many of which stay open late into the night. Whether you're looking for a quiet drink with friends or an all-night dance party, you're sure to find it in Medellin.

But perhaps the best thing about Medellin is its people. Known for their warmth and hospitality, the locals are always eager to share their city with visitors. From street vendors to hotel staff, you'll find that everyone is eager to help make your stay in Medellin as enjoyable as possible.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, Medellin is a destination that should be on everyone's travel bucket list. With its stunning scenery, rich culture, and welcoming locals, it's the perfect place to experience the best of Colombia and the Andes Mountains.

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Popular Stays in Medellin, Colombia

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Hotel Park 10

In Hotel Park 10 you will feel the warmth of your home. Our highly qualified staff is willing to provide unforgettable service; our facilities are designed for your comfort: A perfect stay while visiting Medellín. Hospitality. We want you to return; our commitment makes the different between a regular stay and a perfect stay. Good business. Your office in Medellín; in our facilities you will find the ideal space for the success of your business. Entertainment. We care about your welfare; we have a special range of entertainment entirely at your disposal.
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Poblado Plaza

This hotel is located in the The Village Quarter, close to everything, next to the Oviedo mall and shopping center of Santa Fé, the largest in the city; near the best restaurants, nightclubs and located in the heart of the Golden Mile, where major companies converge. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange, cloakroom, lift access and a car park. The hotel has a café and a restaurant, and there are conference facilities, Wi-Fi, and room and laundry services on offer.
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Nh Collection Medellín Royal

The NH Collection Medellín Royal hotel is set within a luscious green oasis in the heart of the city's financial district. From here, Medellín's main conference center is only 15 minutes away on foot, while the Santafé and Oviedo shopping centers are practically on the doorstep. The 135 rooms at NH Collection Medellín Royal have chic, minimalist decor. Each provides guests with unparalleled comfort, with soundproofing, high-end bedding, and a choice of pillows. Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee from the Nespresso machine in each room while taking in the stunning views of the valley from the rooms on higher floors. Breakfast service starts as early as 4am and you can enjoy it either at the restaurant or on the poolside terrace. It features a wide spread of options including local flavors, dishes cooked to order, and gluten-free alternatives. Our restaurant serves delectable international cuisine at lunch and dinner. You can also unwind with a drink on the rooftop terrace by the pool or at the Pegasus bar to the accompaniment of weekly live music. Invigorate your body at our gym and then take a dip in the heated outdoor pool or enjoy the Jacuzzi and massage services at the spa. We also have four meeting rooms for up to 100 people.
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Hotel Dann Carlton Belfort Medellin

Located in the privileged and exclusive sector of El Poblado, surrounded by trees and mountains that provide a country setting, the hotel offers a warm and peaceful stay close to the main business centers, shopping and entertainment centre of the city of Eternal Spring. Guests can enjoy bedrooms and living rooms equipped with extensive technology. For entertainment and comfort the hotel offers Orvietto Restaurant, Lobby Bar and pool terrace. Cosy and elegant rooms are equipped with all international requirements for complete security- fire systems and security boxes but equipped with tasteful details. Guests may enjoy a work out in the gym or relax in the hot tub. The pool terrace offers national and international cuisine, Sunday barbeque and varied cocktails, with the sound of the piano.
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Dann Carlton Medellin

This opulent hotel enjoys a privileged location on Avenida El Poblado, in the middle of the city's main centres for shopping, business, recreation and entertainment. It lies within a few paces from the metro station and within 3.1 km from Olaya Herrera Airport. The enchanting Plaza Boteto and the Museum of Antioquia are to be found in the vicinity. This magnificent establishment boasts luxurious facilities and exceptional services. The accommodation options range from standard and twin rooms, suites, junior suites and great suites, the latter featuring jacuzzi. The units are delightfully appointed offering unmatched luxury and comfort complemented with state-of-art amenities. Guests will revel in exquisite Mexican, Italian and international cuisines, as well as American specialties and Argentinian barbecue served at the in-house restaurants. Patrons may tone up at the gym, plunge in the heated pool or pamper themselves at the spa and beauty room.
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Four Points By Sheraton Medellin

With a stay at Four Points by Sheraton Medellin in Medellín (El Poblado), you'll be steps from Oviedo Shopping Center and 6 minutes by foot from Río Sur Shopping Center. This hotel is 1 mi (1. 7 km) from Santafé Mall and 0. 9 mi (1. 5 km) from Medellín Clinic - El Poblado. . Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). . Make yourself at home in one of the 123 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. . Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Restaurante Cooks, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. . Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Medellín? This hotel has 1938 square feet (180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. . Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medellin

Holiday Inn Hotel with Suites in Medellin, Located in the Poblado district of Medellin, the Holiday Inn Express® &Suites Medellin Hotel, offers visitors high quality services and a convenient location near the local’s attractions and businesses, this centric Medellin hotel is four miles from Plaza Mayor, the most important conference and convention center from the area, and near major banks and international businesses. Less than five miles away, you can find popular attractions such as Pueblito Paisa, which offers a taste of Colombian culture, and El Parque de Los Pies Descalzos. La Strada Mall is adjacent to the hotel, and offers fine dining, entertainment and shopping. Have the best night’s sleep in comfortable rooms, and wake up to the complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar, which serves a variety of hot and cold items daily. Take advantage of the on-site Fitness Center and stay productive using the Business Center with faxing, printing and copying capabilities. Guests find it easy to stay in touch with clients using complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. We also make available different meeting rooms for business and social engagements. .
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Movich Hotel Las Lomas

This hotel is in a prime location, only a 3 minute drive from the airport, near the most important industrial area, 30 minutes from the city of Medellin, in the most beautiful region of eastern Antioquia. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, cloakroom and lift, a café, hairdressing salon, bar, TV lounge and a restaurant, as well as wireless Internet access and room and laundry services. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the hotel car park.

Things to do in Medellin, Colombia

Choose from a range of unique experiences and fun activities in Medellin, Colombia

Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
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Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch

Climb the 742 steps to the top of the Piedra del Penol and visit the historical and charming pueblo of Guatape with the oldest and most trusted tour company in Medellin. This is the first and highest rated tour company with service to Guatape listed on TripAdvisor and We have received the 6 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor and rated in the top attractions for all of South America. Professional tour guides accompany you throughout the day during this 10- to 12-hour tour. This is the one tour you do not want to miss during your visit to Medellin, Colombia.
Vista of Guatape Lakes from the top of the rock
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El Peñol and Guatape Private Tour from Medellin

Experience breathtaking views of El Peñol and visit Guatape. This tour takes you to the colorful town of Guatape, where get to climb the huge rock of El Peñol, enjoy an amazing view, and visit the phoenix, plaza de los zocalos, colonial roads,  the lake,  promenade, drive by Rionegro, Llanogrande, and much more. Enjoy with a relaxing hotel pick-up and drop-off while your professional  guide shares with you the beauty of Guatape.  All entrance fees are included on this 7 - 8-hours tour with lunch at your own expense.
Full Day Private Pablo Escobar Tour including Guatape
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Full Day Private Pablo Escobar Tour including Guatape

Get facts straight from the natives who witnessed the terrible times during the late 80´s. On this full day tour, go back in time to the places that had the most relevance throughout 44 years of Pablo´s life. Starting from his humble neighborhood growing up, all the way up to the buildings and mansions he accumulated during his life, including his private prison, cemetery, and his final hideout when caught in 1993. Combining both city and rural scenery, this comprehensive tour goes further to include one of the drug lord´s abandoned mansions by the Guatapé Lake. This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes. Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.
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Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day

We'll visit a coffee plantation in Guatapé, where we learn from local farmers everything about the coffee process, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of coffee, there you can collect the coffee and being for a while a coffee farmer. As we are in Guatapé, we have to go to the rock We continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb more than 708 steps to reach the top, that adorns the landscape of eastern Antioquia and enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view from the dam and surrounding areas to capture unforgettable pictures. Then we go to the town, where we enjoy lunch before strolling around the most important landmarks of a town full of color, friendly people and corners with fascinating stories that we are going to share with you, how the tradition of "zócalos" (house facades painted) started and why is important for the inhabitants; if you are a chocolate lover, there's a shop waiting for you, also you will have time to buy handicraft from the local stores.
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Full-Day Private Guatape Coffee Villa Tour from Medellin

Experience panoramic views on your way to one of the regions most prominent organic coffee villas nestled high in the Andes and learn the full coffee process hands-on. Be pampered by an expert coffee guide, who will make you a coffee connoisseur by taking you on a historical voyage through the rich coffee fields.during this 9-hour private tour. Leave Medellín for the countryside as you enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off with your guide. Stop at a secluded waterfall on your way, immerse yourself in Guatape, a picturesque town, and learn about the coffee industry from an expert. Sit back and relax on the 2-hour drive in a comfortable, private vehicle while your guide shares the stories of the area, history, and culture. Breathe in the pure air in this rich landscape. Climb the huge rock of El penol and enjoy the colorful town of Guatape discovering the colorful plazas and colonial homes.
Guatape and Peñol Rock Full-Day Tour
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Guatape and Peñol Rock Full-Day Tour

This full day tour which takes place east of Medellín, and takes you through the coziest and most representative villages in Antioquia: El Peñol and Guatape. After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region (entrance not included). As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch at your own expense and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.
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Full Day Peñol and Guatapé Private Tour from Medellin

Located just 2 hours from Medellín, is El Peñol, one of the main attractions offered by the city and the department in general. Here you will find La Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter monolith that contains 700 climbing walls, which you can climb and marvel at its beautiful view. You can be the protagonist of an incredible photo shoot for your social networks from the top of the stone to the cobblestone streets and colorful streets of the town of Guatapé. INCLUDES: Guide (bilingual English - Spanish), medical assistance, private transportation, hydration, Entrance to the stone,  Shared boat tour, Typical lunch in Guatapé. IMPORTANT NOTES: The ascent to the stone is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, with respiratory problems, older adults and children under 5 years old.
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Private Tour: El Peñol and Guatape Dam from Medellin

This private tour takes you to Piedra del Peñol, which is a very special mountain located in the Antioquia region in the Guatapé municipality and close to the little town of Guatapé. The best view in the world.

Why People Love Medellin, Colombia

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LauraGarboner
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Oct 2022
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Beautiful tour! Loved the hike up to Peñol Rock and the lovely boat ride afterward. The bandeja paisa lunch was spectacular as well.
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Jun 2022
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
We had an excellent day touring El penol and Guatape. Our tour guide Sandy was great and gave us lots of good informations. Elena planned it to perfection and Luis drove us smoothly. Would recommend to anyone visiting Medellin.
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Sarah_P
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Jun 2022
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
This tour was well organized, but a very touristy tour. Our guides were perfectly kind, but the information shared was somewhat surface level. However, it is a great value for money - the price for the transportation and lunch alone made it worth it to see Guatape!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Medellin

What are some must-see attractions in Medellin?

Medellin is known for its beautiful parks, museums, and historical sites. A few must-see attractions include the Botanical Garden of Medellin, the Museum of Antioquia, and the Plaza Botero, which showcases the work of famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero.

What are some outdoor activities to do in Medellin?

Medellin is surrounded by lush green mountains and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, paragliding, and mountain biking. One of the most popular outdoor activities is visiting the Parque Arvi, a natural reserve with hiking trails and stunning views of the city.

What is the best time of year to visit Medellin?

The best time to visit Medellin is during the dry season, which runs from December to February and from June to August. During these months, the weather is mild and pleasant, and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

What are some unique cultural experiences to have in Medellin?

Medellin is a vibrant city with a rich culture. One unique cultural experience is the Feria de las Flores, a festival that takes place every August and celebrates the city's flower industry. Another unique experience is visiting the Comuna 13 neighborhood, which has transformed from a dangerous area to a hub of street art and community projects.

What is the nightlife like in Medellin?

Medellin has a lively nightlife scene, with plenty of bars, clubs, and restaurants to choose from. One of the most popular areas for nightlife is Parque Lleras, which has a variety of bars and clubs catering to different tastes.

What are some affordable accommodations in Medellin?

Medellin has a range of affordable accommodations, from hostels to budget hotels. Some popular options include Selina Medellin, Happy Buddha Hostel, and Los Patios Hostal Boutique.

What are some luxury accommodations in Medellin?

Medellin also has a variety of luxury accommodations for those seeking a more upscale experience. Some popular options include The Charlee Hotel, InterContinental Medellin, and Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel.

What is the food like in Medellin?

Medellin has a rich culinary scene, with traditional dishes such as bandeja paisa and arepas. There are also plenty of international restaurants and cafes to choose from, as well as food tours that offer a taste of the city's diverse cuisine.

What are some day trips from Medellin?

Medellin is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and charming towns that make for great day trips. Some popular destinations include the colorful town of Guatap, the Santa Fe de Antioquia colonial town, and the Rio Claro nature reserve.

Is Medellin safe for tourists?

Medellin has come a long way in recent years and is generally safe for tourists. However, it is important to take precautions, such as avoiding certain neighborhoods at night and not flaunting expensive belongings.