La Candelaria Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Lights Park
Explore the great outdoors at Lights Park, a lovely green space in Medellín. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Antioquia Museum
Two legendary local artists, Pedro Nel Gómez and Fernando Botero, are celebrated in this museum, which also has a collection of indigenous artefacts.
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.
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.
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.
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 La Candelaria
Laureles - Estadio
While you're in Laureles - Estadio, take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium or Second Laureles Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.
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 Lights Park or Lleras Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alejandro Echavarría Tram Stop or Oriente Tram Stop.
Aranjuez
If you're spending time in Aranjuez, check out sights like Medellin Botanical Garden or Explora Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Universidad Station or Hospital Station.
Laureles
Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Second Laureles Park and Unicentro Shopping Center while in the area.
Belen
If you're spending some time in Belen, Centro Comercial Los Molinos and Belen's Park are top sights worth seeing.