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 with a stop at 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 visit 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. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
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.
Things to do
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Parapente Paragliding in Medellín BlueSky.
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Hotel Villanueva Comfort
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Apartahotel Medellin
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Hotel Dorado La 70
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
York Luxury Suites Medellín
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
La Quinta by Wyndham Medellin
Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.
San Diego
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of San Diego. You might consider stopping by San Diego Shopping Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 of 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
Though Belen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Centro Comercial Los Molinos and Unicentro Shopping Center.
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.
