El Castillo Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Santafé Mall
During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Botero Plaza
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.
Atanasio Giradot Stadium
Catch an event at Atanasio Giradot Stadium during your trip to Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Medellin Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Medellin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Pueblito Paisa
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.
Arvi Park
Explore the great outdoors at Arvi Park, a lovely green space in Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Day Trip To Guatapé with Boat Ride and Lunch
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes
Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour
Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour
From Medellín: Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda Nápoles Private Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around El Castillo
La Aguacatala
While La Aguacatala may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Oviedo Shopping Center and Santafé Mall.
Alejandria
While visiting Alejandria, you might make a stop by sights like Golden Mile and La Strada Mall.
El Poblado
El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Lleras Park. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.
Patio Bonito
Even though there aren't top sights in Patio Bonito, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Poblado Park. Jump on the metro at Poblado Station to see more of the city.
La Florida
While La Florida may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lleras Park and Poblado Park.
Zona Rosa
If you're spending some time in Zona Rosa, Lleras Park and Linear Park President are top sights worth seeing.