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

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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

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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

Sites Hotel
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