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Medellín is a wonderful place to enjoy a different vacation, full of knowledge, fun and peace, thanks to all those landscapes that form this city and give you the potential to create all the attractive centers you have. Medellín is a Colombian city that is located in the eastern part of the country, in the department of Antioquia. It is also known as "the city of eternal spring", thanks to its mountainous landscape and the traditional flower fair that takes place there. And if that were not enough, it is the administrative center of Antioquia. The diversity of landscapes you will find here is unique. A hybrid between city and nature. It is not surprising then that it is one of the most known and tourist cities in Colombia.
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Medellín in Antioquia (Colombia)
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Medellín guide
What to do in Medellín
Arvi Park
This is an Ecotourism Park that is located northeast of Medellin and is one of the best attractions you can find in this city. There you will not only have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful landscapes that it offers, but you can also travel in the cable car to the top of the mountain to enjoy a magnificent view. On the other hand, this Ecotourist Park not only gives you fun, here you can also find a hotel to rest.
Explore Park
The explora park is an interactive museum, which is responsible for promoting and teaching technological advances in Medellin, both children and adults. In this place you find a children's room, where the youngest of the house can learn about science and technology in a fun way with the guides of the place, who will be in charge of making this a great experience. The fun is not lost for adults, as they can walk through the museum and learn about the different technological advances and exhibitions. You can even see a movie in the 3D projection room.
Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden
It is a 13.2 hectare park, perfect for spending a family day and discover something different in the city of Medellin. It is not surprising that in this city, which is located in a valley, its main attractions are in nature. But it has no loss, it is a wonderful experience and the botanical garden is no exception. If you have children, this is one of the best places to visit, there they can run in large spaces, play in the playgrounds distributed along it, and even learn about the flora and fauna of the place.
Museum of Antioquia
This museum is located in Plaza Botero de Medellín. It is one of the main museums of the country, in fact it is the second museum founded in the Colombian country. It has collections that have great international relevance. If you like art, you can not stop going to this place once you visit Medellin. In this place you can enjoy a very varied art, from pre-Columbian art, to contemporary art.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
Culture and history is something that is very present in the city of Medellín. So their best places to visit go in this direction. The Metropolitan Cathedral is a magical and imposing place that you will surely fall in love with. Construction began in 1890 and its inauguration took place in 1931, 41 years later. In this place you can find around 40 pictorial works and 15 sculptural works. A fan of art and architecture you can not miss the visit to this place.
Santa Fe Zoo
This is the perfect place to visit in Medellin if you are an animal lover. There you will be able to find around 1300 species, coming from all over the world. Many of the species found here are in danger of extinction, so the place also functions as a nature reserve and wildlife preservation. The best thing is that not only you will be able to see hundreds of animals, its variety in trees is significant, at least 500 types.
The House of Pedro Escobar
We have all heard about the Colombian boss Pedro Pablo Escobar. In Medellín you will find the opportunity to know about your history, from the best sources, and visit the home where you lived. Undoubtedly, it is one of the best attractions you can find in this crazy city. The place has guides, who will take you to every corner of the house and at the same time telling the story and anecdotes of the Colombian Capo. There is even a guide that imitates Pedro Escobar, making this trip even more fun.
EPM Water Museum
This is one of the many museums that are in Medellin, but that is no less special. In fact, it is one of the most striking and different. In this museum everything in it is directed to know the vital water resource, everything that is in the museum can be touched. Search through recreational activities to raise awareness about the preservation of water. It also shows and explores everything related to it.
Aquatic Park Juan Pablo II
This is the right place to spend a different day. Unlike the previous tourist sites, here you will have fun throwing yourself on slides and swimming in the pool.
Park of Desires
This park is inside an interactive complex of other parks, so you can go through them without walking much, as are the Botanical Garden and the Explora Park. This park seeks to show the relationship of the world and the universe, so there you can find a planetary room. It also has 8 different leisure attractions, among which is the replica of the Muisca observatory, remote voices, solar clock, among other activities. And at the end of the afternoon you can enjoy the movie that is projected in the park.
Food in Medellín
The gastronomy of Antioquia and Medellín expresses the way of life of the farmers and muleteers who worked all day and prepared their food during the day. Corn and beans, along with meats and fish, are important in the cuisine of Antioquia. The Paisa tray stands out, also known as typical mountaineer and whose original recipe has fifteen ingredients.
Meats such as chicken, pork and beef are present in all dishes of this region, as well as corn. It is then seen a rich cuisine, generous in its portions and very seasoned.
YOU HAVE TO TRY THEM!
The Bandeja paisa, which among other things includes beans, chorizo, chicharrón and egg; and the mazamorra, which contains milk, corn and panela, are characteristic dishes of the department of Antioquia and are part of the evidence of succulent paisa gastronomy.
Bandeja paisa
The original recipe of this dish has 15 ingredients, including beans, chorizo, chicharrón (roasted pork skin), fried egg, avocado, ripe banana and corn arepa.
Buñuelos
The buñuelos, a few round masses of cornmeal and cheese that are fried in oil, are eaten especially at Christmas.
Mondongo
This soup is made of tripe, pork and chicken. Add cassava and cilantro.
Sancocho
This soup has chicken or chicken and is cooked with potato and banana, a very complete soup.
WHERE TO EAT?
In Medellín you can find a wide range of restaurants, which in addition to offering delicious dishes, there are also some options of high quality international cuisine.
Climate in Medellín
Due to its pleasant climate, Medellin is known as the city of eternal spring. Its altitude (1,500 meters above sea level) and its proximity to Ecuador create the perfect conditions for temperatures to oscillate between 60.8 and 82.4ºF throughout the year. Yes, totally sunny days are rare, the most common is that the clouds and the sun are alternating.The annual precipitations are abundant (1,650 mm) and are concentrated from May to June and from August to November. Humidity is high in the environment throughout the year, even in the less rainy months such as January and February.
