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Things to do in La Candelaria, Medellín
19 places in La Candelaria from 13 Medellín travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
19 places · most mentioned first
El Centro
Medellín's historic downtown, full of street vendors selling fruit and local dishes; guided walking tours are recommended, and visitors should watch for pickpockets.
2:09· Eat See TVin 8 vlogsPlaza Botero
Downtown plaza beside the Museo de Antioquia and a key stop on walking tours of the historic center.
29:48· Eat See TVin 6 vlogsMuseo de Antioquia
Art museum on Plaza Botero with four floors of paintings and sculptures by Colombian artists such as Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez.
10:23· Juan Marcel & Rhylanin 5 vlogsParque Berrío
A central downtown square listed among the highlights of Medellín's historic centre.
10:59· Travelwithchrisin 3 vlogsParque de las Luces
Downtown public square that is one of the landmarks covered on walking tours of Medellín's historic center.
9:16· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsMetropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
Medellín's main cathedral and a landmark stop on walking tours of the historic center.
11:50· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsParque San Antonio
A downtown park listed among the highlights of Medellín's historic centre.
5:42· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsPalacio Nacional
A historic palace building in the city centre that now operates as a shopping mall.
2:58· Eat See TVin 2 vlogsParques del Río Medellín
A pedestrian-friendly riverside park built on top of a former highway, with green spaces, skyline views, restaurants and cafes.
10:01· World Wild Heartsin 2 vlogsEl Astor
A famous Swiss-style chocolate shop and pastry house on Junín, founded in 1930.
8:15· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogsHacienda Junín
A traditional restaurant on Junín serving classic Colombian food, with seating upstairs.
28:19· Eat See TVin 2 vlogs
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8 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Medellín
The historic railway station of Medellín, one of the highlights of the city centre.
9:16· World Wild Hearts1 vlogCarrera Junín
A historic downtown street that was once the promenade of Medellín's affluent residents. It is lined with shops and classic establishments.
7:19· Island Hopper TV1 vlogEdificio Coltejer
The tallest building in Medellín, named after a textile company and considered the city's landmark by many locals.
7:55· Island Hopper TV1 vlogClub Unión
A historic social club building on Junín, once a favourite gathering place of Medellín's affluent elite.
9:00· Island Hopper TV1 vlogParque de Bolívar
A central downtown square with a statue of Simón Bolívar, the Caracas-born hero of South American independence.
11:32· Island Hopper TV1 vlogPalacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe
Ornate palace on Plaza Botero designed by a Belgian architect, a landmark from Medellín's early-1900s boom years.
2:53· Eat See TV1 vlogPlaza Minorista
Iconic cooperative-run market with over 2,500 vendors selling fruit, meat, fish, medicinal herbs, home goods and snacks.
33:12· Eat See TV1 vlogEl Hueco
Bargain shopping district in El Centro full of imitation shoes, glasses, and clothes sold at a fraction of brand prices.
3:09· Where's Wes?1 vlog