Santa Elena

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… (2) For the farmers in Santa Elena their main product were flowers, beautiful of countless colors and shapes. To get the attention of potential customers these creative farmers would arrange their flower into huge masterpieces which just kept getting better with time. Sadly, but understandably, eventually this form of selling their flowers went into disuse. But their creativity and innovation seems to be ever growing! (Keep reading in the other #Festival posts)
… (2) For the farmers in Santa Elena their main product were flowers, beautiful of countless colors and shapes. To get the attention of potential customers these creative farmers would arrange their flower into huge masterpieces which just kept getting better with time. Sadly, but understandably, eventually this form of selling their flowers went into disuse. But their creativity and innovation seems to be ever growing! (Keep reading in the other #Festival posts)
(1) The Feria de las Flores ends in a high with El Desfile de Silleteros. Back in the day, wealthy people would travel by being carried by other humans in a chair they would hang from their head. These people where known as silleteros, term derived from the Spanish word for chair, "silla". Farmer would also use this method for carrying their crops to sell them down in Medellin. (Keep reading on the other #Festival posts)
(3) The Feria de las Flores honors the days Medellin’s streets would be dressed with flowers by humble farmers walking around selling them. Only families from Santa Elena are allowed to participate in the parade. Which is very special because it’s the descendants of the original silleteros who fill Medellin’s streets every year in their honor. Pictured was the winning Silleta from 2013. (Keep reading on the other #Festival posts) #Culture
(4) To be honest, the best view of the parade is from home on TV, that is if you want to see the silletas better on the day of… However, you don’t want to miss being there, the atmosphere is incredible. So I got you the best solution. The nights before you can go up to Santa Elena (about 30 mins from Medellin) where you will find all the participants working on them right in their homes! The whole place is set up with tents, music, food carts, and exhibitions. (Read the full description on the other #festival posts)
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

3.5 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is RM344 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
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Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (369 reviews)
Everything was very nice. The room was clean and thoughtfully designed. It is a brand new hotel and it is good condition. Breakfast was very good. Bed was comfortable. Balcony nice to have reasonable rates for this property.

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Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
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The price is RM216 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
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Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,136 reviews)
Excellent service in all aspects of the Hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,817 reviews)
The location, cleanliness, and staff are excellent.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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York Luxury Suites Medellín

York Luxury Suites Medellín

4 out of 5
Carrera 43a 17sur 63 Medellín Antioquia
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Sites Hotel

Sites Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrera 45 No. 5 - 15 Medellín
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zenia

3 out of 5
70a-74 Cl. 45E Medellín Antioquia
Stay at this apartment in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, rainfall showerheads and housekeeping. Popular attractions Atanasio Giradot Stadium and Botero Plaza are ...
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Such an impressive mall. With the heat that we struggled to adapt to in Medellin, we often found ourselves seeking out the comfort of air conditioned malls. Although, malls are not are favorite thing, this was definitely our favorite mall in Medellin. A must see, if you're in the area. #colombia #shopping #travel

Santafé Mall

During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Santafé Mall
Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Botero Plaza

Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.

Botero Plaza
Pueblito Paisa which includes a church or cathedral and religious elements

Pueblito Paisa

Take a trip back in time to a replica of a typical old town from the region with a stunning view of the new city.

Pueblito Paisa
Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one

Arvi Park

You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Arvi Park
Just inside the entrance to Medellin's botanical gardens you can get the regional specialty, bandeja paisa. While this traditional meal can be found all over the region, this spot in the garden's cafe is a great urban oasis where you'll hear more birds than buses. What is a bandeja paisa? It's sausage, ground meat, chicharon, fried egg, bean soup, plantain, avocado, and rice. I don't think anyone leaves hungry. #GoodEats

Medellin Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Medellin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Medellin Botanical Garden
Antioquia Museum which includes interior views and art

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.

Antioquia Museum

Things to do

Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

RM162
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
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hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

RM142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Medellin on the Colombian Andes

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RM281
per adult
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Parapente Paragliding in Medellín BlueSky.

Paragliding flight in Medellin

RM219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paragliding flight in Medellin
Peñol Stone

Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour

RM126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour
Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas

Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas

RM183
per adult
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Rock of Guatape which includes mist or fog, a river or creek and mountains

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