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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Our pick of the best La Candelaria Hotel Deals
Hotel Villanueva Comfort
Good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
The room was clean and the hotel was nice overall. I will say it was difficult to reach them by text if we needed things like towels. The breakfast was really good and the area felt safe with lots to do within walking distance likes night life and restaurants.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Beautiful room. Great amenities. Amazing breakfast with breathtaking views of the city
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
Awsome
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Execelente, cuando regrese a medellin me quedo ahi mismo.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
All great
Reviewed on 31 Jan 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.
Estadio
Travellers like the restaurants in Estadio, and Obelisco Shopping Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
