La Candelaria
Medellin
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.
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 lively bars.
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 lively bars.
National Palace
During your trip to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at National Palace. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.
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.
Things to do
Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Shared city tour of Medellín in chiva
Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin
From Medellin: Guatape Day Trip
Medellin: Horseback Riding in the Medellin Mountains
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Hotel Villanueva Comfort
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Apartahotel Medellin
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025
Hotel Dorado La 70
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
York Luxury Suites Medellín
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Reviewed on Sep 15, 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 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 Plaza Cisneros or Botero Plaza 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 Cerro El Volador 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.
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.
