Title: Santa Elena Travel Guide: Best of Santa Elena, Medellin Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d3000006100.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Holiday-Rentals.d3000006100.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Elena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Elena.d3000006100.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Elena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.d3000006100.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Elena Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![… (2) For the farmers in Santa Elena their main product were flowers, beautiful of countless colors and shapes. To get the attention of potential customers these creative farmers would arrange their flower into huge masterpieces which just kept getting better with time. Sadly, but understandably, eventually this form of selling their flowers went into disuse. But their creativity and innovation seems to be ever growing! (Keep reading in the other #Festival posts)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/f607b879-258e-4a85-a8ff-2726dd715d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![… (2) For the farmers in Santa Elena their main product were flowers, beautiful of countless colors and shapes. To get the attention of potential customers these creative farmers would arrange their flower into huge masterpieces which just kept getting better with time. Sadly, but understandably, eventually this form of selling their flowers went into disuse. But their creativity and innovation seems to be ever growing! (Keep reading in the other #Festival posts)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/f607b879-258e-4a85-a8ff-2726dd715d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![(1) The Feria de las Flores ends in a high with El Desfile de Silleteros. Back in the day, wealthy people would travel by being carried by other humans in a chair they would hang from their head. These people where known as silleteros, term derived from the Spanish word for chair, "silla". Farmer would also use this method for carrying their crops to sell them down in Medellin. (Keep reading on the other #Festival posts)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140804/baba222d-3f7c-4f05-aa6a-4042c92ed640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![(3) The Feria de las Flores honors the days Medellin’s streets would be dressed with flowers by humble farmers walking around selling them. Only families from Santa Elena are allowed to participate in the parade. Which is very special because it’s the descendants of the original silleteros who fill Medellin’s streets every year in their honor. Pictured was the winning Silleta from 2013. (Keep reading on the other #Festival posts) #Culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140804/fdfab49a-01e2-455b-b6a6-922061bffbf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![(4) To be honest, the best view of the parade is from home on TV, that is if you want to see the silletas better on the day of… However, you don’t want to miss being there, the atmosphere is incredible. So I got you the best solution. The nights before you can go up to Santa Elena (about 30 mins from Medellin) where you will find all the participants working on them right in their homes! The whole place is set up with tents, music, food carts, and exhibitions. (Read the full description on the other #festival posts)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/a51b83bf-019b-4769-8849-abed63cba0d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Elena Things to do - Top hotels in Santa Elena - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Elena ![Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117580000/117576800/117576751/f44f7b72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo \# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín £63 2 Feb - 3 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (368 reviews) Everything was very nice. The room was clean and thoughtfully designed. It is a brand new hotel and it is good condition. Breakfast was very good. Bed was comfortable. Balcony nice to have reasonable rates for this property. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=117576751&PinnedHotelID=117576751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000006100) ![Heiss Hotel By Jalo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105650000/105647300/105647272/4877276a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heiss Hotel By Jalo 1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia £40 17 Feb - 18 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews) Super rooftop and breakfast was nice. Swimming pool and jacuzzi a bonus. Nice helpful team. The lady at the desk was incredibly helpful on arrival. Also helped with my leg, from security to restaurant. 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(1,443 reviews) Best spot to stay Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin-Hotels-York-Luxury-Suites-Medellin.h49084142.Hotel-Information) ![Sites Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7510000/7500600/7500589/5da61242_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sites Hotel Carrera 45 No. 5 - 15 Medellín Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,115 reviews) All is excellent Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin-Hotels-Sites-Hotel.h7500589.Hotel-Information) ![zenia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112470000/112461000/112460970/40a4512d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### zenia 70a-74 Cl. 45E Medellín Antioquia Stay at this apartment in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and housekeeping. 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Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santafe-Mall-El-Poblado.d6160635.Attraction) ![Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63084-Medellin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Botero Plaza Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botero-Plaza-La-Candelaria.d6100414.Attraction) ![Atanasio Giradot Stadium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/477b4049521ed401eadc166f625dcbaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Atanasio Giradot Stadium Catch an event at Atanasio Giradot Stadium during your trip to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Atanasio-Giradot-Stadium-Laureles-Estadio.d6100404.Attraction) ![Pueblito Paisa featuring a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/63000/63100-Medellin.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pueblito Paisa Take a trip back in time to a replica of a typical old town from the region with a stunning view of the new city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pueblito-Paisa-Medellin.d6272340.Attraction) ![Arvi Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bea93a7c9c9a3d0348e7dbc9ef547b90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arvi Park You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arvi-Park-Medellin.d6292534.Attraction) ![Medellin Botanical Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4c27418834d67bc1da35d92e5e71d5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medellin Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Medellin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin-Botanical-Garden-Aranjuez.d6272363.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2191214/473c7d1e-329d-480a-a5a2-31cf4a1a2b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride £25 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-guatape-with.a2191214.activity-details) ![Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3884335/c54bbb59-92e1-4805-ba84-a08920f757a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer £24 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pablo-escobar-tour-museum.a3884335.activity-details) ![hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2832570/23491ce1-376e-442a-9ec4-2fa3724e24be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls £26 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-medellin-and-hidden-waterfalls.a2832570.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Elena.d3000006100.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Elena ![Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100414/19e02f13-b4cb-496a-97bd-2b19a64a936b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Medellin ![Rock of Guatape showing mist or fog, tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154953/04799058-a6ce-4962-b237-bd8bcc1ad277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Medellín ![Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one (triple the cost) which takes you over the mountain ridge and quite a ways further to this beautiful park. Here is the view along the way! #medellin #colombia #parque #arvi #park #jungle #scenery #nature #sky #travel #southamerica #metrocable #gondola #wanderlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292534/b1177ee1-f537-4fdd-947f-bd03e39e6a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guarne - Cities near Santa Elena - Places of interest [Medellin](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin.dx2246)[Medellín](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin.dx6140804)[Guarne](https://expedia.co.uk/Guarne.dx3000006181) - [Santafé Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santafe-Mall-El-Poblado.d6160635.Attraction) - [Lleras Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lleras-Park-El-Poblado.d6166214.Attraction) - [Botero Plaza ](https://expedia.co.uk/Botero-Plaza-La-Candelaria.d6100414.Attraction) - [Atanasio Giradot Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Atanasio-Giradot-Stadium-Laureles-Estadio.d6100404.Attraction) - [Pueblito Paisa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pueblito-Paisa-Medellin.d6272340.Attraction) - [Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir ](https://expedia.co.uk/Penol-Guatape-Reservoir-Antioquia.d670728107560771584.Attraction) - [Medellin Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin-Botanical-Garden-Aranjuez.d6272363.Attraction) - [San Nicolás Mall ](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Nicolas-Mall-Rionegro.d553248635188837460.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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