La Candelaria
Medellin





Visit La Candelaria
Popular places to visit

Botero Plaza
Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.

Antioquia Museum
Browse the original works of art on display by Medellin’s legendary artists Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez in the oldest museum in the state.

Plaza Cisneros
You can find out about the history of Medellín with a stop at Plaza Cisneros. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.

National Palace
During your trip to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at National Palace. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Coltejer Building
You can learn about the history of Medellín with a visit to Coltejer Building. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Plaza Mayor Convention Center during your trip to Medellín. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

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

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin

Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas
Top hotels in La Candelaria

Hotel Villanueva Comfort
Good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
This is a lovely hotel, clean, nice decor and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Also nice co-working space with great music. It’s right in the middle of the action on Poblado, which is great for walking and to get to other places, but the music and clubs start in the early evening so ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Excellent service in all aspects of the Hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
Great location, although noisy neighborhood. Courteous staff and very helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
We would like to extend Our thanks to all the hotel employees for the wonderful time we had .The friendliness of the staff seems genuine and outstanding. Another credit goes to the breakfast service : Giovanna head waiter , Elisabetta,Sophia,Alessia and Valentina whom we congratulated before leaving ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Great stay. Only issue was the staff to access the roof top were so rude but the rest of the stay was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria

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.

Florida Nueva
Even though there aren't top sights in Florida Nueva, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium. Jump on the metro at Estadio Station to see more of the city.

San Diego
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of San Diego. You might consider stopping by San Diego Shopping Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Buenos Aires
When in Buenos Aires and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Plaza Cisneros or Botero Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alejandro Echavarría Tram Stop or Miraflores MetroCable Station.

Laureles
Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Unicentro Shopping Center and Belén Andrés Escobar Sports Complex while in the area.

La América
While you're in La América, take in top sights like Miguel Angel Builes Ethnographic Museum and jump on the metro at Santa Lucia Station to see more of the city.
