La Candelaria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Candelaria
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Medellin Town Hall
After visiting Medellin Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Tour a Guatapé y El Peñol con Paseo en Barco, Desayuno y Almuerzo
Paragliding flight in Medellin
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Our pick of the best La Candelaria Hotel Deals
Apto muy bien ubicado- Home ARIS 401
"O apartamento é muito bem localizado e organizado, Dona Iolanda muito prestativa e atenciosa."
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
"Very pretty hotel , I would definitely come back"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
"Excelente hotel le doy 10/10 el trato de los empleados, la limpieza, el desayuno hay mucha seguridad todo el tiempo. Me he quedado 3 veces lo recomiendo."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
"This hotel is safe and secure and located close to good restaurants. The staff remembers your name and go out of their way to help. I will definitely come back!"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
"Great property great location really nice people"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
"Amazing stay. Will definitely return"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in La Candelaria
El Poblado
El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala 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.
Provenza
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Provenza and surrounding area, you can visit Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.
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.
Zona Rosa
When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
