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 lively bars.
Coltejer Building
You can learn about the history of Medellín with a visit to Coltejer Building. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride
Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer
Medellin: Coffee Tour with Hotel Transfers and Meals
PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Hotel Latino
If your mission is the la candelaria this is the hotel to stay shops and and cafes are close and mingle with paisas at low budget😊
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Right in the middle of El Poblado, excellent location, clean and comfortable rooms with balcony. Staff was very friendly and acommodating.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Dorado La 70
Excelente ubicacion
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
Nice hotel at a nice spot.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hunters By Jalo
I only stayed one night but wished it had been longer. The hotel has a central location with plenty of great restaurants nearby. The view from the terrace bar is spectacular, especially during sunset. I wasn’t expecting much, but the tonic drink and finger food I had were good — and the prices are ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Landmark Hotel
hotel was wonderful, the surrounding were peaceful and easiely accessible by walking on uber.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 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.
Florida Nueva
Even though there aren't top sights in Florida Nueva, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium. Jump on the metro at Estadio Station to see more of the city.
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 Plaza Cisneros or Botero Plaza 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.
