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Colombia's fashion captial and 'City of Eternal Spring'!
Discover Medellin, the capital of the Colombian state of Antioquia, nicknamed “City of eternal spring” for its enjoyable mild temperatures. Home to one of Colombia’s proudest and most famous singers Juanes, Medellin offers plenty to do and see in this wonderful and vibrant city in Colombia, known for its people, who exude friendliness, warmth and not to mention good looks.
Medellin is filled with many beautiful parks such as Pueblito Paisa located on top of one of Medellin’s hills giving you a panoramic view of the city. There are countless museums to loose your-self in such as Colombia’s second-oldest museum, El Museo de Antioquia where you can find a permanent exhibition of Colombia’s very own infamous artist Fernando Botero and Santa Fe de Antioquia, a town declared a national monument with various churches and more museums to enjoy.
Parque Explora, can’t be missed; a large scientific-theme park with over 300 interactive activities to partake in as well as Colombia’s largest aquarium displaying 400 species of fresh and salt water species, plus reptiles and amphibious creatures all in environmental settings such as the Amazon. During the months of August, the Flower fair in Medellin has gained international notice for its brilliant and vibrant festivity. Balconies, streets, and gardens are abundantly decorated with flowers and the people of Antioquia celebrate with over 140 traditional and cultural events, such as singing duels, musical and cultural performances, horse fair and dog parade, most talented woman contest, car parade, just to name a few.
A special parade to bring in the crowds and to done a spectacular array of flowers is the Silleteros Parade; the Silleteros are what the people wear; a construction on their back and forehead which is adorned with hundreds of flowers. (The Silleteros were also used in old times in this department to carry people through the mountains).
Surrounding Destinations
El Peñol
Approximately 82 km from Medellin is El Peñol, literally meaning ‘the rock’ a 200 meter high rock formation at the edge of the Embalse de Peñol Lake. You can climb up stairs to the top and witness an incredible view of the impressive landscapes of this area. It is a favorite weekend destination for city goers who like to unwind biking, fishing, boating, kayaking or relaxing beside the sunny lakeside. Near here you can also pass through the picturesque pastel colored town of Guatape. Best time to go – Average temperature here is 27° C making it a great trip destination any time. Perfect for lakeside activities in the outdoors, so bring suitable clothing for such, however warmer clothing for nights is needed.
Available Sightseeing Tours
(5 hours) $99 USD *
Take a night tour through one of Colombia's most vibrant cities – Medellin.
(5 hours) $140 USD *
Discover one of the most beautiful cities in South America!
Western Medellín Tour – El Peñol
(Approximately 12 hours) $150 USD *
Enjoy visiting the western of Medellin!
Bahia Solano Whale Watching Tour
(3 Nights / 7 Nights) $663 USD (3 nights) / $1457 USD (7 nights) *
Its Whale Watching Season in Bahia Solano!
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Best time to go
Medellin, best known as “La Cuidad de La Eternal Primavera” The City of Eternal Spring), has a temperature that stays around 25° C and is perfect for touring the city day or night making Medellin a great vacation spot year round! Medellin like its fellow Colombian Cities, has all kinds of festivals and fairs through-out the year; apart from the famous Flowers Fair in late July till August 17th there is the Colombiamoda fashion event held in July and has been held in Medellin for the past 20 years. If you’re in Medellin for December it will be hard to miss the lights festival through out the city, it is a spectacular show of multi color lights and designs brightening up the city!
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Ah,Medellin.The city with the greatest weather in the world,not too hot but not too cold.The city is absolutely beautiful.No traffic,very clean,all the attractions of a big city but at the same time it’s a small town.Lots of shopping!And of course the home of the famous dish “Bandeja Paisa”.I strongly recommend going to the Botanical garden and The Expolora Park.
Si quieren conocer las mejores montañas, el mejor clima, y las mujeres más lindas de Colombia, definitivamente, tienen que conocer Medellín. Ahora entiendo por qué le dicen la ciudad de las flores, porque el que llega, se enamora. Saliendo de Medellín, uno no deja de sorprenderse, porque a casi dos horas existe un refugio ecológico llamado Río Claro, con cuevas y playas en piedra de mármol, sencillamente alucinante. Mejor dicho, recomendadísimo. Tienen que ir.