La América Travel Guide
Medellín
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Popular places to visit
Poblado Park
After visiting Poblado Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Santafé Mall
During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Plaza Mayor Convention Center during your trip to Medellín. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Botero Plaza
Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.
Arvi Park
You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Tour a Guatapé y El Peñol con Paseo en Barco, Desayuno y Almuerzo
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Paragliding flight in Medellin
Top hotels in La América
Hotel Living 35 Suites by Growing Group
"The hotel is not actually in La"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Firenze Lofts
"I stayed at the Urbit Social Lofts as Firenze Lofts was under renovations"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
"La habitación era muy pequeña, no había como moverse en la habitación. De lo contrario todo super bien."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
"Excelente hotel le doy 10/10 el trato de los empleados, la limpieza, el desayuno hay mucha seguridad todo el tiempo. Me he quedado 3 veces lo recomiendo."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
"Poor WiFi , no amenities at all , the hotel is very plain and They’ll charge you for everything. My hair dye stained one of the towels, and they charged me for that too"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
"Location was AMAZING. I traveled alone with my 17yr old daughter and never felt nervous or unsafe. We walked all around near Poblado to the stores and restaurants nearby day and night. The room for 2 was enough for us. Didn’t have a closet but honestly we didn’t mind at all. Loved that the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in La América
El Poblado
El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.
Laureles
Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Unicentro Shopping Center and Belén Andrés Escobar Sports Complex while in the area.
Provenza
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Provenza and surrounding area, you can visit Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.
Laureles - Estadio
While you're in Laureles - Estadio, take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium or Unicentro Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.
Zona Rosa
When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
