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.
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 lively bars.
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.
National Palace
During your trip to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at National Palace. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants 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
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour
Our pick of the best La Candelaria Hotel Deals
Hotel Villanueva Comfort
Good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Yes everything excellent
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Nice lobby including nice staff and beautiful rooms decoration!! Recommend
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
York Luxury Suites Medellín
Excellent. Room clean. Good saff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
Excellent hotel , comfortable beds location is very convenient.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Dorado La 70
All was great
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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 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.
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.
