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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 is a quaint model of an archetypal town from the state of Antioquia. Its proportions, features and ambience are based on how a small village would have felt at the turn of the 20th century. The replica incorporates a church and a stone fountain in the main square. Many locals and travelers visit the site to evoke a time before large cities. They are, however, reminded of the metropolis of Medellin with a picturesque panoramic view of the city and its surrounding mountains. The area’s name translates as Little Antioquian Town, using the nickname Paisa to describe the people of the state.

Admire the brown-and-white church in the center of the town. There are painted crosses either side of the large wooden door. Take a look around the quaint parsonage and its gardens. Stroll around the cobblestone plaza. The main centerpiece is a pleasant fountain surrounded by plants. Browse the market stalls and vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to electric accessories and souvenirs. Peruse charming shops with white-and-green painted façades. Dine at one of the many small restaurants that serve traditional food, such as fried chicken and beans, in Pueblito Paisa. You could also try the famous local specialty, Bandeja Paisa (Antioquia Platter). It contains ground meat, fried pork rinds, fried egg, plantain and black pudding.

Locate the viewpoint, which consists of a large platform with spectacular views either side. Use the binoculars to pinpoint tourist attractions, such as the affluent Poblado area. Marvel at the panorama of the city of Medellin below. The view is better at dusk, as you can see an array of colors in the sky. It is an ideal spot from which to take photos of the city and its surrounding countryside, which consists of hills and mountains.

The site was constructed in 1978. There is a large parking lot with a small fee. There is no entrance fee to walk around the model town.

The area is located downtown at the top of the Cerro Nutibara hill. It is a few blocks to the west of the Medellin River. Ride the subway to the Exposiciones station on the other side of the river.

Guide to Exploring around Pueblito Paisa

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.
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Piedra de Penol

Marvel at one of the best views in the world, an enormous lake full of small islets, from atop this 70-million-year-old rock.
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Pies Descalzos Park

Take off your shoes and relax in this Zen-inspired oasis decorated with fountains, sandpits and a bamboo forest in the center of Medellin.
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Botero Square Sculpture Park

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

Meander through rows of majestic trees, cacti and colorful flowers on the way to a tranquil, picturesque lake at the heart of these well-kept gardens.
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Santa Fe Zoological Park

Spend the day with lions, jaguars, bears and hippos in this zoo with a museum showcasing an aristocrat’s preserved house.
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Medellin's Museum of Modern Art

Peruse this hub of contemporary art that sits beside a family-friendly park and an animated plaza with restaurants, shops and cafés.

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El Castillo Museum

Feel like you are in 18th-century Europe at this mock-gothic homage to a rustic French château with a well-kept garden and panoramic views of the city.
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Pedro Nel Gomez Museum and House

This is the former house of one of the pre-eminent creators of modern art in the 20th century. Now, it is home to more than 1,500 of his works.
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The Charlee Hotel $91

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Jul 1 - Jul 2

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The Charlee Hotel

The Charlee Hotel

Calle 9a 37 16, Medellin, Antioquia
     
    4.5 out of 5.0 Stars

    Located in Zona Rosa, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lokkus Contemporary Art and Poblado Park. La Strada Mall and Golden Mile are also within 1 mi (2 km). Poblado Station is 18 minutes by foot.

    Hotel Du Parc Royal $74

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    Jun 20 - Jun 21

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    Hotel Du Parc Royal

    Hotel Du Parc Royal

    Calle 9 Nº 41 - 36, Medellin, Antioquia
       
      4.5 out of 5.0 Stars

      Located in Zona Rosa, this luxury hotel is steps from Poblado Park and Lleras Park. Oviedo Mall and Medellin's Museum of Modern Art are also within 2 mi (3 km). Poblado Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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      Hotel Medellin 33

      Hotel Medellin 33

      Carrera 65 No 33-24, Medellin
         
        3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        Located in Laureles - Estadio, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Unicentro Shopping Center, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, and Parques del Río Medellín. Jose Gutierrez Gomez Medellin Metropolitan Theatre and Plaza Mayor Covention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Exposiciones Station is 15 minutes by foot and Suramericana Station is 18 minutes.

        Terra Biohotel $60

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        Jun 6 - Jun 7

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        Terra Biohotel

        Terra Biohotel

        Calle 35 No. 64 A-92, Medellin
           
          3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

          Located in Laureles - Estadio, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Unicentro Shopping Center, Parques del Río Medellín, and Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Jose Gutierrez Gomez Medellin Metropolitan Theatre and Plaza Mayor Covention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Exposiciones Station is 15 minutes by foot and Suramericana Station is 18 minutes.

          Hotel Parque Del Rio $48

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          Jun 6 - Jun 7

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          Hotel Parque Del Rio

          Hotel Parque Del Rio

          Carrera 63a No. 34 38, Medellin
             
            3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

            Located in Laureles - Estadio, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Parques del Río Medellín, Jose Gutierrez Gomez Medellin Metropolitan Theatre, and Plaza Mayor Covention Center. Unicentro Shopping Center and Medellin Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. Exposiciones Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cisneros Station is 15 minutes.

            Mediterráneo Hotel $35

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            Jul 5 - Jul 6

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            Mediterráneo Hotel

            Mediterráneo Hotel

            Carrera 70 Circular 5ª - 23, Medellin, Antioquia
               
              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              Located in Laureles, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and Unicentro Shopping Center. Parques del Río Medellín and Atanasio Giradot Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Estadio Station is 8 minutes by foot and Suramericana Station is 16 minutes.

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              Saint Geny By Nomad Guru

              Saint Geny By Nomad Guru

              Calle 35 # 64A-5, Medellin
                 
                3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                Located in Laureles - Estadio, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Plaza Mayor Covention Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Antioquia and Lleras Park. Parques del Río Medellín and Unicentro Shopping Center are also within 10 minutes. Exposiciones Station is 14 minutes by foot and Suramericana Station is 18 minutes.

                Zojo Island $41

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                Jun 6 - Jun 7

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                Zojo Island

                Zojo Island

                Cra. 65CC #31-88, Medellin, Antioquia
                   
                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  Located in Laureles, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pueblito Paisa and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lleras Park and University of Antioquia. Unicentro Shopping Center and Carlos Vieco Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Industriales Station is 17 minutes by foot and Exposiciones Station is 23 minutes.

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