Doce de Octubre 2 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Santafé Mall

Santafé Mall

3/5(1 review)

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

Botero Plaza

4/5(2 reviews)

Misshapen and strangely alluring, the world-famous sculptures of Fernando Botero both disturb and delight. This lively plaza is home to a number of his works.

Botero Plaza
Atanasio Giradot Stadium

Atanasio Giradot Stadium

Catch an event at Atanasio Giradot Stadium during your trip to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Atanasio Giradot Stadium
Pueblito Paisa showing religious elements and a church or cathedral

Pueblito Paisa

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Travel back to the turn of the 20th century with a visit to this re-creation of old town life in the state of Antioquia.

Pueblito Paisa
Medellin Botanical Garden

Medellin Botanical Garden

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Medellin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Medellin Botanical Garden
Arvi Park

Arvi Park

5/5(1 review)

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

Activities

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

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

NZ$58
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin

Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin

NZ$55
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin
SMALL GROUP Guatape tour with Luxury Boat, Meals and Llamas farm

SMALL GROUP Guatape tour with Luxury Boat, Meals and Llamas farm

NZ$68
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SMALL GROUP Guatape tour with Luxury Boat, Meals and Llamas farm
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

NZ$37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

NZ$61
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Peñol Stone

Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour

NZ$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour
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Our pick of the best Doce de Octubre 2 Hotel Deals

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! (1,656 reviews)
My stay
"The hotel sits in a busy nightlife area. The noise at night is ongoing until 4am. Also, the bathroom toilet paper is in one of those dispensers that holds a big round roll. However it is difficult to keep the toilet paper from breaking, and then you have to dig underneath to find the start of the ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F, Medellín, Antioquia
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! (869 reviews)
"good place to stay and lasts of place to eat"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 NZ$303 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$303
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (1,347 reviews)
"We had such an enjoyable stay at the York....from our friendly welcome from Andres right at the front door, we knew this hotel would be a 5 star experience. The breakfast was fantastic, the rooms gorgeous with a stunning view of the city,and wonderful meals at the rooftop. We can't wait to return ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

York Luxury Suites Medellín
La Quinta by Wyndham Medellin

La Quinta by Wyndham Medellin

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 38 # 26-13, Avenida las Palmas, con Loma de San Julian El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia
The price is NZ$132 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$132
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great time Staying at this hotel. Place is safe and clean. Staff is very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

La Quinta by Wyndham Medellin
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 NZ$131 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$131
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,575 reviews)
"I stayed at **Hotel Carlton Medellín** from **September 25–30, 2025**, and had an outstanding experience. The staff were incredibly professional, friendly, and attentive. My room was spotless, comfortable, and well-maintained. The hotel’s location is perfect—within walking distance of great restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
Carrera 41 # 10 - 37, Medellín, Medellín
The price is NZ$184 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$184
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
"Walking distance to everything. Dissatisfied with room a/c kept shutting off in the middle of the night"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
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Other neighbourhoods around Doce de Octubre 2

Luis Angel Arango Library featuring modern architecture and an administrative building as well as a small group of people

La Candelaria

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.

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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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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.

La América
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 Belén Andrés Escobar Sports Complex 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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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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