San Javier Travel Guide

Medellin

Comuna 13, Medellín. Less than twenty years ago this area was one of the most dangerous districts in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 

Today, it's one of the hippest neighbourhoods in town. 

We've only been in Medellín for a few days so far, but it's quickly becoming one of our favourite cities of the trip.

#LatinAmerica #Colombia #Medellin
Medellín was once titled the most innovative #urbanjungle in the world because of the ways it looked to improve quality of life for its inhabitants. This is one of them. For many, getting home meant walking up hundreds of flights of stairs. Medellin thus installed public escalators for people in this Comuna to be able to get home  easier
View from Conmuna 13, used to be the most dangerous place in Medellin
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in the world's most dangerous city, Comuna 13 in San Javier, rises #aboveitall to welcome visitors through its colorful streets. Boasting public escalators and some outstanding street art this revitalized neighborhood is a must. I highly recommend taking one of the graffiti tours for an insider's perspective.
Colourful houses

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in San Javier

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

4 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is ฿2,303 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿2,303
฿2,303 total
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (587 reviews)
My wife and I stayed at the hotel for a week. We arrived around 1:30am and the gentleman at the front desk welcomed us. He was very professional and the check in process was easy. The hotel looked amazing, the staff there were so helpful. They were very attentive to our needs. Plenty of entertainment ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
The price is ฿2,173 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,173
฿2,173 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,276 reviews)
We were a group of nine persons, and an excellent time.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,610 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿2,610
฿2,610 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (1,782 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
The price is ฿2,789 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
฿2,789
฿2,789 total
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,859 reviews)
Deberian de tener plancha. Todo muy limpio y ordenado. Muy bonito y ascesible. Ubicacion excelente para pasarla bien. Que mal que de la habitacion se ne desapareciera un cargador de mi apple watch, Y a mi hermana un perfume. Muy lamentable.😢

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
NH Collection Medellín Royal

NH Collection Medellín Royal

5 out of 5
Carrera 42 No 5 Sur 130 Medellín Antioquia
The price is ฿3,544 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
฿3,544
฿3,544 total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
El hotel es muy lindo, algo obscuro en general, tiene muy buena ubicación

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

NH Collection Medellín Royal
Landmark Hotel

Landmark Hotel

4 out of 5
43D 85 Calle 14 Medellín
The price is ฿4,029 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
฿4,029
฿4,029 total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
The place is 100

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Landmark Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around San Javier

Jesus Nazareno Church In Medellin, Colombia; Shutterstock ID 357037127

Laureles

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Laureles
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Florida Nueva

Even though there aren't top sights in Florida Nueva, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium. Jump on the metro at Estadio Station to see more of the city.

Florida Nueva
Foto aérea del cerro Nutibara, icono natural de la ciudad de Medellín. Al fondo el occidente de Medellín, comuna de Laureles y Estadio.

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.

Laureles - Estadio
Aerial view of a popular district on a hill of Medellin, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

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.

Belen
Luis Angel Arango Library which includes an administrative building and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

La Candelaria

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in La Candelaria. Antioquia Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Parque Berrio Station or Prado Station to see more of the city.

La Candelaria
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Guayabal

While visiting Guayabal, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Fe Zoological Park and Juan Pablo II Airpark.

Guayabal


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