La Candelaria Travel Guide

Medellín

A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring large glass windows and a prominent entrance.
A person viewing a wall with numerous small white panels.
A modern art installation with vertical panels displaying portraits.
A park with a statue, benches, and trees.
A person standing in an art gallery with three paintings on the wall.

Stay near popular La Candelaria attractions

A plaza with a large building featuring a dome and spires, surrounded by trees and people.

Botero Plaza

8.4/10 (4,397 reviews)
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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Things to do

Day tour to Guatapé +Rock del Peñol: Breakfast, Lunch and Boat.

Tour a Guatapé y El Peñol con Paseo en Barco, Desayuno y Almuerzo

฿1,212
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour a Guatapé y El Peñol con Paseo en Barco, Desayuno y Almuerzo
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip

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

฿1,478
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

฿1,314
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Medellin: Bike City Tour with Local Food and Drink Tastings

Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks

฿905
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

฿1,319
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Parapente Paragliding in Medellín BlueSky.

Paragliding flight in Medellin

฿1,774
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paragliding flight in Medellin
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Top hotels in La Candelaria

Apto muy bien ubicado- Home ARIS 401

Apto muy bien ubicado- Home ARIS 401

3.5 out of 5
50b68 Cra. 39 Medellín Antioquia
The price is ฿929 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿929
฿1,758 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this apartment in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"O apartamento é muito bem localizado e organizado, Dona Iolanda muito prestativa e atenciosa."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Apto muy bien ubicado- Home ARIS 401
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

4 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is ฿4,674 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,674
฿4,674 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
"Me encanto el lugar"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
Carrera 41 # 10 - 37 Medellín Medellín
The price is ฿2,984 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,984
฿2,984 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,073 reviews)
"Reservé con desayuno y salió que no tenia"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
The price is ฿2,228 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿2,228
฿2,228 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,621 reviews)
"Todo maravilloso"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Carrera 43a No.7-50, Avenida El Poblado Medellín Antioquia
The price is ฿3,472 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,472
฿3,472 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,901 reviews)
"Hotel muy bonito, centrico, elegante, lo recomiendo 100%"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
The price is ฿2,507 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,507
฿2,507 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,881 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
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Where to stay in La Candelaria

Find the best La Candelaria areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A castle with two red towers, a large central tower, and a stone staircase leading up to the entrance.

El Poblado

El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Santafé Mall and Golden Mile. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala Station.

A historic cathedral with a large dome and spires, set against a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A large rock formation with a river and surrounding greenery.

Provenza

If you're spending some time in Provenza, Galería Duque Arango and Lokkus Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a highway, commercial buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A cityscape with dense high-rise buildings, a river, and a mountainous backdrop.

Zona Rosa

When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Santafé Mall and Golden Mile, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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