San Javier Travel Guide

Medellin

Comuna 13, Medellín. Less than twenty years ago this area was one of the most dangerous districts in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 

Today, it's one of the hippest neighbourhoods in town. 

We've only been in Medellín for a few days so far, but it's quickly becoming one of our favourite cities of the trip.

#LatinAmerica #Colombia #Medellin
Comuna 13, Medellín. Less than twenty years ago this area was one of the most dangerous districts in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 

Today, it's one of the hippest neighbourhoods in town. 

We've only been in Medellín for a few days so far, but it's quickly becoming one of our favourite cities of the trip.

#LatinAmerica #Colombia #Medellin
Medellín was once titled the most innovative #urbanjungle in the world because of the ways it looked to improve quality of life for its inhabitants. This is one of them. For many, getting home meant walking up hundreds of flights of stairs. Medellin thus installed public escalators for people in this Comuna to be able to get home  easier
View from Conmuna 13, used to be the most dangerous place in Medellin
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in the world's most dangerous city, Comuna 13 in San Javier, rises #aboveitall to welcome visitors through its colorful streets. Boasting public escalators and some outstanding street art this revitalized neighborhood is a must. I highly recommend taking one of the graffiti tours for an insider's perspective.

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Top hotels in San Javier

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

3.5 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is Rp1.303.274 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
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22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
It was good?!!

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
The price is Rp1.006.105 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
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9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,188 reviews)
All of the above then some, will definitely be staying again

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,844 reviews)
Love the place super good spot nice staff and the security is super good

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
Carrera 41 # 10 - 37 Medellín Medellín
The price is Rp1.557.395 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
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10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,733 reviews)
La camarera siempre nos tenia la avotacion limpia.la atención en el hotel es de 5 estrellas.uno de los 2 server de la mañana son muy hospitalario.el rooftop tenia muy buen ambiente.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
NH Collection Medellín Royal

NH Collection Medellín Royal

5 out of 5
Carrera 42 No 5 Sur 130 Medellín Antioquia
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.946.915 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
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27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Clean room; great location; the bar made an excellent margarita; breakfast choices were plentiful!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

NH Collection Medellín Royal
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

5 out of 5
Calle 10B # 37-29 Medellín Antioquia
The price is Rp4.112.185 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
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2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,097 reviews)
Everything! The breakfast was perfect and the restaurants in the restaurant were delicious. Unfortunately the pool is undergoing construction but you can use the facilities at a sister hotel 2 blocks away. The staff is truly remarkable, warm, friendly and doing whatever possible to ensure a great ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
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Other neighbourhoods around San Javier

Medellín, Antioquia / Colombia August 07, 2017. La Commune No. 13 San Javier is one of the 16 communes of the city of Medellín, Colombia. It is located west of the Western Central Zone of the city

La América

While you're in La América, take in top sights like Miguel Angel Builes Ethnographic Museum and jump on the metro at Santa Lucia Station to see more of the city.

La América
Jesus Nazareno Church In Medellin, Colombia; Shutterstock ID 357037127

Laureles

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Laureles
Foto aérea del cerro Nutibara, icono natural de la ciudad de Medellín. Al fondo el occidente de Medellín, comuna de Laureles y Estadio.

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.

Laureles - Estadio
Aerial view of a popular district on a hill of Medellin, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

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.

Belen
Luis Angel Arango Library which includes an administrative building and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

La Candelaria

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in La Candelaria. Antioquia Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Parque Berrio Station or Prado Station to see more of the city.

La Candelaria
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Guayabal

While visiting Guayabal, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Fe Zoological Park and Juan Pablo II Airpark.

Guayabal


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