Santa Elena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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
The price is ฿3,605 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,605
฿3,605 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (637 reviews)
Air conditioning was effective. Room was clean but smelled humid. It was a very strong smell. The property itself is very clean. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 26 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 ฿2,844 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,844
฿2,844 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! (1,317 reviews)
Very clean and highly recommended

Reviewed on 25 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
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The price is ฿2,871 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿2,871
฿2,871 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! (1,815 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 25 Mar 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
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,499 reviews)
This place was amazing definitely coming back.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
Excellent.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Seissta Medellin
Sites Hotel

Sites Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrera 45 No. 5 - 15 Medellín
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
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 12 Mar 2026

Sites Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Foto aérea del Parque de El Poblado, en la ciudad de Medellín, aparece la Iglesia de San José, Católica.

Poblado Park

3.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Poblado Park
Such an impressive mall. With the heat that we struggled to adapt to in Medellin, we often found ourselves seeking out the comfort of air conditioned malls. Although, malls are not are favorite thing, this was definitely our favorite mall in Medellin. A must see, if you're in the area. #colombia #shopping #travel

Santafé Mall

4/5(5 reviews)

During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Santafé Mall
Pueblito Paisa featuring a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Pueblito Paisa

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Pueblito Paisa
Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Botero Plaza

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants.

Botero Plaza
Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. August 3, 2009: Plaza Mayor Convention Center

Plaza Mayor Convention Center

5/5(1 review)

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.

Plaza Mayor Convention Center
Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one

Arvi Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Arvi Park

Things to do

On our tour of Guatapé you will be able to enjoy beautiful views of the zócalos and colors that make Guatape an unforgettable place.

Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride

฿1,146
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Pablo Escobar Tour Medellin

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

฿1,242
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

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

฿1,276
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food

Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food

฿652
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin

Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin

฿3,042
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin
Peñol Stone

Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour

฿1,180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour
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Cities near Santa Elena

Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Medellin

Rock of Guatape showing mist or fog, tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Medellín