La Candelaria Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Luis Angel Arango Library featuring modern architecture and an administrative building as well as a small group of people
Antioquia Museum showing art and interior views as well as an individual female
Gold Museum featuring interior views and art
La Candelaria
Botero Museum showing interior views and art as well as an individual female

Popular places to visit

Botero Square Sculpture Park which includes a church or cathedral, a city and a square or plaza

Botero Plaza

Admire Medellín artist Fernando Botero’s one-of-a-kind sculptures, dine in fancy restaurants and watch street performers in this bustling square.

Botero Plaza
Antioquia Museum which includes interior views and art

Antioquia Museum

See works from Medellin’s renowned artists Pedro Nel Gómez and Fernando Botero in this enormous museum, which also displays artwork from around the globe.

Antioquia Museum
Plaza Cisneros

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 top-notch restaurants.

Plaza Cisneros
Coltejer Building

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.

Coltejer Building
National Palace

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.

National Palace

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

Activities

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

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

AU$52
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes

Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes

AU$122
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

AU$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Shared city tour of Medellín in chiva

Shared city tour of Medellín in chiva

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Shared city tour of Medellín in chiva
From Medellin: Guatape Day Trip

From Medellin: Guatape Day Trip

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Medellin: Guatape Day Trip
Guatapé: Private Island and El Peñól All-inclusive Trip

Guatapé: Private Island and El Peñól Tour

AU$67
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guatapé: Private Island and El Peñól Tour
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Our pick of the best La Candelaria Hotel Deals

Apartahotel Medellin

Apartahotel Medellin

3 out of 5
472 Cra. 44, Medellín, Antioquia
The price is AU$51 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$51
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a sauna. Popular attractions Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (62 reviews)
"Beautiful rooftop"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Apartahotel Medellin
Heiss Hotel

Heiss Hotel

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F, Medellín, Antioquia
The price is AU$139 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$139
30 July - 31 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (687 reviews)
"The hotel is nice and friendly staff…"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Heiss Hotel
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66, Laureles, Medellín
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,577 reviews)
"Hotel muy limpio incluyendo lo que es la habitación, el personal atento, buen desayuno. La comida del restaurante muy buena. Lo único que el mattre de la cama es muy duro pero al informarlo en recepción rápido resolvieron ese detalle. En fin, sí volvería a quedarme, me encantó!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

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York Luxury Suites Medellín

York Luxury Suites Medellín

4 out of 5
Carrera 43a 17sur 63, Medellín, Antioquia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$270 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$270
30 July - 31 July
Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,256 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay at York Luxuries in Medellín! The hotel was spotless — very clean and well-maintained. The included breakfast was excellent, with a good variety and great taste every morning. I especially loved the rooftop pool — a perfect spot to relax with beautiful city views. The staff ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

York Luxury Suites Medellín
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 43a No.7-50, Avenida El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia
The price is AU$118 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$118
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,466 reviews)
Das
"Beautiful hotel , great location , check in was easy and quick. The staff at the restaurant on the 18th floor lack of personal attention , waited a long time to be greeted. Seated , and took even longer to order a meal. Once I change the waitress , everything was more suiting and accommodating to ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

4 out of 5
Calle 10B # 37-29, Medellín, Antioquia
The price is AU$275 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$275
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Beautiful Hotel and Best Location
"Beautiful hotel, nicely combined with nature. Rooms are comfortable, stall is very friendly, service and food were excellent. My only critic is that although rooms are very large and comfortable, they lack storage space such as drawers to put your clothes, bathroom was very large but just have a ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
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Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria

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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
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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.

San Diego
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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.

Buenos Aires
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Estadio

Travellers like the restaurants in Estadio, and Obelisco Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

Laureles

4.5/5(2 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.

Laureles
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Belen

Though Belen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Centro Comercial Los Molinos and Unicentro Shopping Center.

Belen

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