Guidebook for Medellín
Drinks & Nightlife
I love this atmospheric jazz bar with a great selection of food, drinks and live music.
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El Acontista
43-81 Cl. 53I love this atmospheric jazz bar with a great selection of food, drinks and live music.
Parks & Nature
With the iconic open-air market every first weekend of the month and live music every Sunday, this locals favourite is the place to visit to sample the authentic Medellin.
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Iparke yaseBolivar
5596 Carrera 49With the iconic open-air market every first weekend of the month and live music every Sunday, this locals favourite is the place to visit to sample the authentic Medellin.
Entertainment & Activities
A fantastic free theatre providing excellent live productions of world famous plays.
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I-Pequeño Teatro
50A-12 Cra. 42A fantastic free theatre providing excellent live productions of world famous plays.
Arts & Culture
A world-class, informative and interactive museum where you can learn about Medellin's fascinating history and of the violence that marked the city.
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Iziko leMuziyam yaseNyumbeni yaseMemorini
36-66 Cl. 51A world-class, informative and interactive museum where you can learn about Medellin's fascinating history and of the violence that marked the city.
The number 1 rated museum in Medellin, no trip to the city would be complete without a visit to this famous and beautiful museum.
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I-Museum ye-Antioquia
52-43 Cl. 52The number 1 rated museum in Medellin, no trip to the city would be complete without a visit to this famous and beautiful museum.
Sightseeing
One of Colombia's most famous and easily one of the most striking churches in the country, the Metropolitan Basilica was built in the late 18th Century and attracts visitors every day to marvel at its unique construction.
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Catedral Basilica Metropolitana de Medellin
56 - 64 Cra. 56One of Colombia's most famous and easily one of the most striking churches in the country, the Metropolitan Basilica was built in the late 18th Century and attracts visitors every day to marvel at its unique construction.
Shopping
The famous shopping street features on all respected walking tours of the city for its history, variety of foods, clothes and artisanal products on sale and the best prices in the city.
Junín passage Maracaibo
52-141 Cra. 49The famous shopping street features on all respected walking tours of the city for its history, variety of foods, clothes and artisanal products on sale and the best prices in the city.
Getting Around
Metro Prado is just a few blocks from our apartment. From Prado, the famous Botanical Gardens and extremely popular Parque Explora are just 3 stops away.
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Metro station Prado
50C-21 Cl. 59Metro Prado is just a few blocks from our apartment. From Prado, the famous Botanical Gardens and extremely popular Parque Explora are just 3 stops away.
Metro Parque Berrio is just a short walk from our apartment. From Parque Berrio, the famous Botanical Gardens and extremely popular Parque Explora are just 4 stops away.
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Iparke yaseBerrío
Calle 50Metro Parque Berrio is just a short walk from our apartment. From Parque Berrio, the famous Botanical Gardens and extremely popular Parque Explora are just 4 stops away.