La Candelaria Travel Guide
Medellin
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.
National Palace
During your trip to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at National Palace. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.
Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul
If Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paul is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Medellín.
Things to do
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals
Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Hotel Latino
Everything was good. Great value for money
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Everything
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
Excellent
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Great
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
The room was much bigger and comfortable than the last time i was there. The breakfast had an assortment of baked goods, colombian favorites and continental items.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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.
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.
Manila
While Manila may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.
