La Candelaria
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.
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.
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
Tour to Guatape, Piedra del Peñol, lunch, snacks boat trip
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Tour a Guatapé y El Peñol con Paseo en Barco, Desayuno y Almuerzo
“Exclusive Mountain Escape : ATV Tour from Medellin with lunch
Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas
hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Apto muy bien ubicado- Home ARIS 401
"O apartamento é muito bem localizado e organizado, Dona Iolanda muito prestativa e atenciosa."
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
"El personal muy atento, el hotel muy bonito y limpio. Fue una estadía muy agradable."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
"El hotel es súper lindo, el personal súper atento. La habitación un excelente tamaño y todos los días limpian y hacen el cuarto. La ubicación PERFECTA, definitivamente cuando regrese me quedo en esa área. Lo único que voy a criticar GRANDEMENTE es el desayuno, en las especificaciones dice desayuno ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
"Personal atento, servicial y amable"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Heiss Hotel By Jalo
"Todo espectacular, limpieza, restaurantes de calidad, habitación pequeña."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Dann Carlton Medellin Hotel
"Beautiful property- would recommend to everyone and look forward to going back"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in La Candelaria
El Poblado
El Poblado is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center. See more of Medellín by jumping on the metro at Poblado Station or Aguacatala 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.
Provenza
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Provenza and surrounding area, you can visit Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center.
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.
Zona Rosa
When in Zona Rosa, you can plan a visit to Golden Mile and Oviedo Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
