La Candelaria
Medellín
Visit La Candelaria
Popular places to visit
Botero Plaza
Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.
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.
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.
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? Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Todo muy bonito y acogedor..!! Y la limpieza 20/10
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Todo el.staff excelente
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
The staff from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm very rude! The rooms are very small nothing like in the pictures, idk why Expedia doesn’t add the breakfast when the hotel offers for free…
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Hunters By Jalo
Air conditioning is not good !
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Very friendly front desk staff. Check-in was smooth and easy. I booked a different style room this time and I was very impressed. Only one small issue was the refrigerator wasn't very cold. I didn’t complain because it was good enough. Super clean room and bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. ...
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
The hotel room I had was very small compared to the photo. The HVAC fan in my room was loud, there was no fan in the bathroom to ventilate the humidity because of the shower. The towels were old, hard, and the shower mat small and terrible. Every time my girlfriend walked into the bathroom, she said ...
Reviewed on May 5, 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.
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.
Castropol
While Castropol isn't home to many top sights, Medellin's Museum of Modern Art and Premium Plaza Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
