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What to do in Medellín. Guide to visit the most 'cool' city in Colombia according to Forbes

Miér, 18 septiembre 2019

Medellín , the city of eternal spring, is a city that is always at the forefront in Colombia , and is known worldwide for that reason, but, in addition, Medellín is a city that has been reinventing itself without ignoring its past, and always seeks to offer the visitor different experiences.

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This is one of the reasons why Forbes ; which updates its list year after year, has included in its prestigious list Medellin, as one of the most "cool" cities of Latin America, and of course the most cool city from Colombia.

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And "cool" in the Colombian language means "bacano" and / or "chévere", and " Medellín" is precisely that, one of the most bacana and chic cities to visit and the one that offers plans for all. So, if Medellín is in your plans, take note of everything there is to do in the capital of Antioquia.

What to do in Medellín?

Visit the Finca Silletera

Medellín is the only city in the world where they make a parade of silletas loaded with flowers. This happens, at the Feria de las Flores, one of the most beautiful and colorful festivals of all the fairs and festivals in Colombia , however, it is possible, as a tourist, to spend a day at Finca Silletera , in a unique experience learning everything about this art and having the opportunity to assemble one's own saddle. Near here is Arví Park , a biodiverse forest that you will love.

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Know the house of a saint

If someone wants to know how a saint lives in Colombia, in Medellín you can discover it. The plan is about knowing the house where the first and only, so far, Colombian saint lived, the Holy Mother Laura Montoya. The plan also includes visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral , San Benito Temple , La Veracruz Church and San Ignacio de Loyola Church.

Delight in the Plaza Botero

The Plaza Botero , named in honor and for containing the work of Fernando Botero, recognized worldwide for his sculptures and over weight paintings, is the largest outdoor sculptural exhibition. Nearby is the Rafael Uribe Culture Palace and the Museum of Antioquia . In a slow walk through this sector, it is possible to see the Víctor Building , better known as Beduot, which preserves on its top three gigantic sculptures of the head of Felix de Bedout and his children. One block up, in the Parque de Berrío , there are the mureales of maestro Pedro Nel Gómez and if you have more time and desire to walk, down the street, you can visit the home of the scientist Francisco Antonio Zea.

Museums for the curious

Visiting its incredible museums is another of the plans to be made in Medellín. One is the Explora Park , an interactive museum dedicated to science, which through games and experimentation, children and adults, will learn new things. To its surroundings, there are the Botanical Garden , the Municipal Planetarium and the Park of Desires , where lovers go to see outdoors movies, under the stars.

Tour through history

To travel around Medellín is also to travel through a Medellin that does not forget, and the world does not fail to remind you of that dark past of violence that floods its streets, but, above all, to witness the transformation and resilience with which it has continued. The plan begins at the Casa de la Memoria Museum , a place where the testimonies of the victims of the urban conflict rest. Another mandatory stop on this tour is the Graffitour of Comuna 13 , a walk through murals that tell how the population lived and resisted this era.

Reach the sky in El Peñol

El Peñol , located in the municipality of Guatapé , is a mandatory stop for anyone visiting Medellín . As its name indicates, El Peñol is a gigantic rock where after climbing hundreds of steps, you get a magnificent view of the whole town and a great reservoir from where you will take the best pictures.

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Know the Pueblito Paisa and the El Castillo Museum

El Pueblito Paisa is located in Cerro Nutibara and is one of the most representative places of Medellín , it is the pearl of the city and a must stop. This place is a recreation of Paisa culture, so here you will find all you need to know about Antioquia's culture in one place. In addition, you will get unique views of the city. On the other hand, the El Castillo Museum is another icon of the city, since it is a construction in the best style of the French castles. It has a very interesting history and contains the best works of Colombian and European artists.

Enjoy the nightlife and gastronomy of the Paisas

If you want to know how Medellin, tastes, smells and sound like, you can not miss the best of paisa gastronomy. Dishes that reflect the best of Antioquia ingenuity. On the other hand, the city of eternal spring, is also the city of an exquisite and varied nightlife. Here you will find some of the best clubs in the country , but also, it is an excellent opportunity to get to know the Paisas and all their culture.

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