La Candelaria
Medellin
Visit La Candelaria
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at 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
Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.
Antioquia Museum
Browse the original works of art on display by Medellin’s legendary artists Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez in the oldest museum in the state.
Plaza Cisneros
You can find out about the history of Medellín when you stop by 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 trip to Coltejer Building. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul
Though Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Medellín while you are here.
Things to do
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Hotel Latino
If your mission is the la candelaria this is the hotel to stay shops and and cafes are close and mingle with paisas at low budget😊
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Nice and clean!
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Excellent
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Very nice but staff was not accommodating when they messed up my room and assumed I was with a group.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
Great place and great location and staff is amazing. Their bartender on the rooftop bar is amazing.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Landmark Hotel
This hotel was terrific. I enjoyed my stay so much. The staff was friendly, and the service was over the top. Great walkability to a lot of locations in Poblado. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 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 the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.
Florida Nueva
Even though there aren't top sights in Florida Nueva, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium. Jump on the metro at Estadio Station to see more of the city.
San Diego
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of San Diego. You might consider a stop by San Diego Shopping Center while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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 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.
Belen
While Belen isn't home to many top sights, Centro Comercial Los Molinos and Unicentro Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
