Santa Elena

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Colombia, Santa Elena, tropical garden near Cali
Colombia, Santa Elena, tropical garden near Cali
Colombia, Santa Elena, river flowing through bamboo forest
Medellin is partying, the flower fair returns with the parade of silleteros
… (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)
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

3.5 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is €73 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€73
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (526 reviews)
Perfect for a weekend getaway with friends.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
The price is €65 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€65
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,233 reviews)
Great place to stay staff was amazing very nice area!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,856 reviews)
Clean room, love location and staff always kind

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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York Luxury Suites Medellín

York Luxury Suites Medellín

4 out of 5
Carrera 43a 17sur 63 Medellín Antioquia
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,485 reviews)
The room was spotless and super cute. The hotel was also very chic. The breakfast was so worth it just for the fresh cut fruit! Everything runs on Google Home in Spanish. So if you’re a Siri user who speaks English you’re SOL. I wish it was a little closer to the center of El Poblado & Provenza, ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

York Luxury Suites Medellín
Sites Hotel

Sites Hotel

4 out of 5
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! (1,132 reviews)
Everything was great, and the staff were so helpful and nice all the time, will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sites Hotel
Haven

Haven

4 out of 5
Calle 10A #36-29 Medellín Antioquia
Stay at this aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (664 reviews)
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Popular places to visit

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. August 3, 2009: Plaza Mayor Convention Center

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.

Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Such an impressive mall. With the heat that we struggled to adapt to in Medellin, we often found ourselves seeking out the comfort of air conditioned malls. Although, malls are not are favorite thing, this was definitely our favorite mall in Medellin. A must see, if you're in the area. #colombia #shopping #travel

Santafé Mall

During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Santafé Mall
Foto aérea del Parque de El Poblado, en la ciudad de Medellín, aparece la Iglesia de San José, Católica.

Poblado Park

After visiting Poblado Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Poblado Park
Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a church or cathedral

Botero Plaza

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

Botero Plaza
Pueblito Paisa showing a church or cathedral and religious elements

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.

Pueblito Paisa
Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one

Arvi Park

You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this trendy area.

Arvi Park

Things to do

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

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

€31
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

€27
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food

Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food

€14
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

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

€34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

€34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Guatape Rock Stone

Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip

€38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
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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

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