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

Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin

Tour to Guatapé Piedra del Peñol, with a cruise boat tour
Top hotels in La Candelaria

Hotel Latino
Everything was good. Great value for money
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Very nice
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Heiss Hotel is beautiful hotel located in a quieter part of El Poblado but within walking distance of great restaurants and parks. The Hotel itself has a coffee shop, 2 restaurants, a rooftop bar, spa, health bar and a palates/yoga studio. Rooms are clean and staff is extremely friendly and help ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Clean room, staff was okay! TV and internet barely work. Great location
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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.
