What to see in Medellín: 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 91 votes from people: Comuna 13 · Museum of Antioquia · Medellín Botanical Garden. (Updated Sep 21, 2025.)
Botero, Comuna 13 and the metro cable cars: the places in Medellín that guides and travellers recommend most.
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Top 10
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1
Comuna 13
Transformed neighbourhood with outdoor escalators, graffiti and guided tours.
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Museum of Antioquia
Over 5,000 pieces, including a large collection donated by Botero.
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3
Medellín Botanical Garden
Free garden with the Orquideorama, next to Parque Explora.
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4
Plaza Botero
23 bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero in front of the Palace of Culture.
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Parque Arví and Metrocable
Nature reserve reached by metro cable car with views over the Aburrá Valley.
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6
El Poblado and Parque Lleras
Restaurant and nightlife district.
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7
Guatapé and El Peñol Rock
Town of colourful skirting panels and a 740-step monolith, two hours away.
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8
Barefoot Park
Park for walking barefoot next to the EPM building.
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9
Pueblito Paisa (Cerro Nutibara)
Replica of an Antioquian village on a hilltop overlooking the city.
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10
Parque Explora
Interactive science museum with South America's largest freshwater aquarium.
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Mercado del Río
Food market in a former industrial warehouse.
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12
Metropolitan Cathedral
Considered South America's largest Neo-Romanesque brick church.
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Comments (1)
La Comuna 13 con su historia de transformación, el tour con guías locales es obligatorio.