Guidebook for Medellín
Food Scene
Popular little cafe with great coffee and pastries which they make on site. Tasty set lunch
10 locals recommend
Al Alma Provenza
35- 37 Cl. 8Popular little cafe with great coffee and pastries which they make on site. Tasty set lunch
Sata Provenza
716 Cra. 35If you like meat, do yourself a favor and go to this restaurant ;)
Ajiacos y Mondongos
42-46 Cl. 8Great Colombian restaurant. Tipical food!
Serving up traditional Colombian, Antioqueno cuisine, Mondongo’s is best known for the Mondongo soup by the same name.
149 locals recommend
Restaurante Mondongo's El Poblado
38-38 Cl 10Serving up traditional Colombian, Antioqueno cuisine, Mondongo’s is best known for the Mondongo soup by the same name.
Crepes & Waffles Santafé
Carrera 43AGreat food. Well known local chain
Drinks & Nightlife
Located on the roof of the Charlee hotel, this venue has one of the best views in town. The pool features a see-through glass wall on one side.
61 locals recommend
Open Sky Rooftop
37-16 Cl. 9aLocated on the roof of the Charlee hotel, this venue has one of the best views in town. The pool features a see-through glass wall on one side.
Modern, partly outdoor and loads of foliage :) tasty cocktails, more adventurous than other places around, so prepare to spend a good time here.
104 locals recommend
Panorama Rooftop Bar
34-33 Cl. 8Modern, partly outdoor and loads of foliage :) tasty cocktails, more adventurous than other places around, so prepare to spend a good time here.
Comprising a restaurant, bistro and bar, the atmospheric environment gets extra points in addition to its delicious culinary that is priced reasonably. Food is flavourful, and the cakes are to die for.
50 locals recommend
37 Park
8a-4 Cra. 37Comprising a restaurant, bistro and bar, the atmospheric environment gets extra points in addition to its delicious culinary that is priced reasonably. Food is flavourful, and the cakes are to die for.
Sightseeing
A mountain in the middle of the city with great views! On the top of the mountain you will see a typical old paisa little town.
El Pueblito Paisa
A mountain in the middle of the city with great views! On the top of the mountain you will see a typical old paisa little town.
El Poblado Park has many options to enjoy: Night clubs, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
98 locals recommend
Parque El Poblado
El Poblado Park has many options to enjoy: Night clubs, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.
Lleras park! Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, night clubs, bars and much much more
226 locals recommend
Lleras Park
25-18 Cl 10Lleras park! Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, night clubs, bars and much much more
Parks & Nature
Arví is both an ecological nature preserve and Pre-Hispanic archeological site.It covers 16,000 hectares, 1,760 of which are in the state of natural forests. And it is equipped with 54 miles of walkable trails. It is a major tourist attraction, known for its wildflowers, butterflies and trails. Activities include hiking, nature tours, cycling, etc.
825 locals recommend
Parque Arvi
Arví is both an ecological nature preserve and Pre-Hispanic archeological site.It covers 16,000 hectares, 1,760 of which are in the state of natural forests. And it is equipped with 54 miles of walkable trails. It is a major tourist attraction, known for its wildflowers, butterflies and trails. Activities include hiking, nature tours, cycling, etc.
Arts & Culture
Stoic structure, built in 1930 and modeled after French castles, and opened as a museum in 1971. Georgeous gardens. Great for picnics.
208 locals recommend
Castle Museum
32-269 Cl. 9 SurStoic structure, built in 1930 and modeled after French castles, and opened as a museum in 1971. Georgeous gardens. Great for picnics.
Plaza Botero in Medellin is a large outdoor space and park that exhibits 23 bronze sculptures created by Fernando Botero.
315 locals recommend
Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia
Avenida CaraboboPlaza Botero in Medellin is a large outdoor space and park that exhibits 23 bronze sculptures created by Fernando Botero.
Embrace of mixed media and diverse formats for digesting and understanding art sets it apart as one of the few institutions committed to exploring the current state of affairs in the city's artistic community.
354 locals recommend
Medellin Museum of Modern Art
19a-100 Cra. 44Embrace of mixed media and diverse formats for digesting and understanding art sets it apart as one of the few institutions committed to exploring the current state of affairs in the city's artistic community.
Shopping
Big shopping center with lots of options in clothes, food, technology and more
447 locals recommend
Santafé Mall
170 Cl. 7 SurBig shopping center with lots of options in clothes, food, technology and more
Essentials
Éxito Express Parque Poblado
828 Avenida El PobladoEverything you may need on this mini market