El Centro, Medellín

Condé Nast TravelerOct 7

The beloved Colombian city only gets more exciting with each passing year—here's how to tap into the latest and greatest.

historic core, glimpse into everyday life

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Wake MedellínHotelgallery with workshops and concept stores
Plaza Minorista José María VillaMarketone of the oldest markets, paradise for fruit lovers
El CentroNeighborhoodhistoric core, glimpse into everyday life
El Perpetuo SocorroNeighborhoodgalleries, cafés, workshops, cultural spaces
Galería José AmarSightcontemporary Latin American art
Centro Cultural Bodega/ComfamaSightseasonal exhibitions and artisan markets
Estación CentralBarHi-Fi bar serving local craft beer
Avenida PobladoHotellively stretch for Ciclovía
Parque Lineal La PresidentaParkfarmers market with chilled guarapo
City PadelPlacepadel club in Los Balsos neighborhood
Puro PadelPlacepadel club in Envigado
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM)Museumcontemporary and Latin American artists
Museo de AntioquiaMuseumlargest collections of Fernando Botero
Plaza BoteroParkover 20 Botero sculptures displayed
Museo Casa de la MemoriaMuseumcaptures toll of Colombia's armed conflict
Salón MalagaBarhistoric bar with tango music
Casa Cultural del Tango Homero ManziSightcultural center and tango bar
BallenSighthandcrafted bags using local materials
MakenoSightconcept store carrying Colombian brands
BaobabSightColombian resortwear brand
SixxtaSightwhimsical silhouettes and bold design
Ocho43Sightcurated collection of Colombian fashion
TrueSightstreetwear with graphic tees and denim
MattelsaSightaccessible streetwear basics
HatoviejoRestaurantlong-standing institution for bandeja paisa

El Centro