La Candelaria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Candelaria
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Medellin Cathedral
Medellin Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Medellín, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Activities
Day tour to Guatapé +Rock del Peñol: Breakfast, Lunch and Boat.
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Our pick of the best La Candelaria Hotel Deals
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Hotel diferente buena ubicacion buen desayuno y servicios si volveria
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Nos encantó todo, el staff es increíble.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
The breakfast was a little limited but fresh. We requested facecloths the second morning and was told there was no face cloths. However, we had 2 facecloths placed in room on the last night of our stay. The property is very clean staff is very friendly. Its a beautiful hotel. I enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
Very good
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hunters By Jalo
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria
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.
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 Botero Plaza or Antioquia Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alejandro Echavarría Tram Stop or Miraflores MetroCable Station.
Laureles
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.
Castropol
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Castropol and surrounding area, you can visit Medellin's Museum of Modern Art and Premium Plaza Shopping Center.
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.
