La Candelaria Travel Guide
Medellín
Visit La Candelaria
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Plaza Cisneros
You can find out about the history of Medellín with a stop at Plaza Cisneros. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Coltejer Building
You can learn about the history of Medellín with a visit to Coltejer Building. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Medellin Cathedral
Medellin Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Medellín, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Day tour to Guatapé +Rock del Peñol: Breakfast, Lunch and Boat.
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Great location. Extremely walkable close to Parque Lleras and Provenza. Room was cozy and clean, the jacuzzi was clutch. Good and fresh breakfast too. A+ stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Incredible. Every detail.... Breakfast is a 'can't miss'...10/10
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
The staff from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm very rude! The rooms are very small nothing like in the pictures, idk why Expedia doesn’t add the breakfast when the hotel offers for free…
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hunters By Jalo
Excelente localización
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
The room was clean and the staff in the front is always so helpful! The pool is so relaxing and peaceful great stay for a couple vacation or a family vacation!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Blues Suites Medellin
Everyone was friendly
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria
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.
San Diego
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of San Diego. You might consider stopping by San Diego Shopping Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Buenos Aires
When in Buenos Aires and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Botero Plaza or Antioquia Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alejandro Echavarría Tram Stop or Miraflores MetroCable 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.
Castropol
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Castropol and surrounding area, you can visit Medellin's Museum of Modern Art and Premium Plaza Shopping Center.
Belen
Though Belen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Centro Comercial Los Molinos and Unicentro Shopping Center.
