Posted on 2015-4-12 by AGF
For those of you thinking of visiting Colombia, just do it!! And for those make it to Medellin here are ten places you must visit.
1. El Penon de Guatape – if you want to challenge your physical stamina you must visit the rock. The only way to reach the top is to walk 750 steps that are a constant circle on a very narrow stairway. And once you start there is no going back so think twice if you have any doubt. Once you reach the top, you’ll see it was worth every step.
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/el-penon-de-guatape
2. Botero Plaza – is dedicated to the famous artist Fernando Botero. Twenty three sculptures each one in signature style known as ‘Boterismo’ in which he depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. He is considered the most recognized artist from Latin America.
http://discovercolombia.com/plaza-botero/
3.Parque Explora – this houses the largest freshwater aquarium in South America it also has over 300 interactive attractions and a 3d auditorium, planetarium and vivarium. This is a place everyone can be a part of.
4. Parque Llares – after a day of touring the city with the children, this is the place for the nighttime for some degree adults only. As the name says it is a park located in Zona Rosa in Pablado the safest neighborhood in Medellin. You will find some of the cities best bars and nightclubs along with a sprinkle of restaurants and if that is not to satisfaction you can even pick up a prostitute, this is not the beset place for a night out with the kids.
5. The Botanical Garden of Medellin – for that day you want some peace and quiet this is the place for you. The garden is 14-hectare of solitude with 1,000 living species and 4,500 plants and if that weren’t enough it’s free!!!
6. Museo de Antioquia – for those love a day in an art museum this is the one to visit. With a multitude of works from all the greats, artists of Latin America such as Fernando Botero and Pedro Nel Gómez.
http://www.museodeantioquia.co/
7. Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellin – for those of you that love a beautiful church this one can not be missed. located in the central zone of the Medellin in the Villianueva neighborhood, it is the city’s most important church.
8. El Pablado – anyone that visits Medellin must take a walk in this neighborhood. You will find some of the best restaurants and one of the largest malls in the city. It is a maze of the long and narrow streets and some of the most beautiful homes in the city.
9. Bolivar Park – this is the best place to truly feel the vibe of Medellin, a place to just relax and enjoy this city. One the first three Sundays of each month the Symphonic Band at the University of Antioquia perform and the first Saturday of the month they can attend the traditional market of San Alejo.
http://discovercolombia.com/parque-bolivar/
10. The Graffiti
This not a place you visit because it’s everywhere. Whether it be a street block, the façade of a building or a simple wall if an artist can create their art, they will each one as dramatic as the next, telling stories as you stand and admire, appreciate and adore. They are bright and filled with emotion, good or bad, happy or sad. Some are bright and some are dark, but each will cause you to react and that is what art is meant to do. If you visit Medellin pick just about and random street and admire these works of art.
