What to do in Medellin

Activities, attractions and tours

Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza
Rock of Guatape showing mist or fog, tranquil scenes and a river or creek
Pueblito Paisa showing mountains, landscape views and skyline
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Medellin

Medellin Attractions

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Places of interest in Medellin

Medellin is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Medellin, and make it a breeze to explore Medellin and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Medellin to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Medellin attractions

Medellin has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Medellin to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Medellin.

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What to do in Medellin


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El Castillo Museum showing heritage architecture and château or palace

El Poblado

4/5(28 area reviews)

El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.

El Poblado
Rock of Guatape featuring a house, mist or fog and tranquil scenes

Laureles

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Unicentro Shopping Center and Cerro El Volador while in the area.

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Provenza

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Provenza and surrounding area, you can visit Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.

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Zona Rosa

When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Laureles - Estadio

While you're in Laureles - Estadio, take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium or Unicentro Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.

Laureles - Estadio
Luis Angel Arango Library which includes an administrative building and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

La Candelaria

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in La Candelaria. Antioquia Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Parque Berrio Station or Prado Station to see more of the city.

La Candelaria

 

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