Santa Elena

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Medellin is partying, the flower fair returns with the parade of silleteros
… (2) For the farmers in Santa Elena their main product were flowers, beautiful of countless colors and shapes. To get the attention of potential customers these creative farmers would arrange their flower into huge masterpieces which just kept getting better with time. Sadly, but understandably, eventually this form of selling their flowers went into disuse. But their creativity and innovation seems to be ever growing! (Keep reading in the other #Festival posts)
(1) The Feria de las Flores ends in a high with El Desfile de Silleteros. Back in the day, wealthy people would travel by being carried by other humans in a chair they would hang from their head. These people where known as silleteros, term derived from the Spanish word for chair, "silla". Farmer would also use this method for carrying their crops to sell them down in Medellin. (Keep reading on the other #Festival posts)
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

4 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
$110 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$110 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
Great place to stay, beautify.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
$83 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$83 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,315 reviews)
Very clean and highly recommended

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
Carrera 41 # 10 - 37 Medellín Medellín
$83 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$83 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,815 reviews)
Excelente hotel. Habitaciones limpias y cómodas, personal muy amable y atento. La ubicación es perfecta a 5 minutos caminando del poblado y el ambiente muy tranquilo. El hotel tiene el detalle de proporcionar protectores auditivos, la realidad en nuestra experiencia no fue necesario. El desayuno ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
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York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton

York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
Carrera 43a 17sur 63 Medellín Antioquia
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,499 reviews)
This place was amazing definitely coming back.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton
Seissta Medellin

Seissta Medellin

4 out of 5
Carrera 30, #11C-09 Medellín Antioquia
Stay at this apartment in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
Excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Seissta Medellin
Sites Hotel

Sites Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrera 45 No. 5 - 15 Medellín
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,138 reviews)
The location was pleasant and the rooms were a nice size.The breakfast was plentiful and the hotel staff was cheerful except for of a prickly male night receptionist. Alex, the reservations manager was extremely personable and informative.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Foto aérea del Parque de El Poblado, en la ciudad de Medellín, aparece la Iglesia de San José, Católica.

Poblado Park

After visiting Poblado Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Poblado Park
Such an impressive mall. With the heat that we struggled to adapt to in Medellin, we often found ourselves seeking out the comfort of air conditioned malls. Although, malls are not are favorite thing, this was definitely our favorite mall in Medellin. A must see, if you're in the area. #colombia #shopping #travel

Santafé Mall

During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Santafé Mall
Pueblito Paisa which includes religious elements and a church or cathedral

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
Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and a city

Botero Plaza

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

Botero Plaza
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. August 3, 2009: Plaza Mayor Convention Center

Plaza Mayor Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at Plaza Mayor Convention Center during your trip to Medellín. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one

Arvi Park

You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Arvi Park

Things to do

Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

$40
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals

Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals

$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

$27
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip

Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip

$45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Medellin: Bike City Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings

Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks

$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas

Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas

$50
per adult
Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas
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Cities near Santa Elena

Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and a city

Medellin

Rock of Guatape featuring landscape views, mist or fog and a river or creek

Medellín

Guarne, Antioquia - Colombia. January 03, 2024. Our lady of the Candelaria Parish, Church of Catholic worship.

Guarne

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