Ruta de Medellín
valle de aburra · facil · 1-2 días
The gateway to Antioquia: Medellín blends history, urban art and nature just minutes from downtown. From Fernando Botero's sculptures in the square that bears his name to the social transformation of Comuna 13 and the forests northeast of the city, Medellín connects to the other routes on this site through its airport and bus terminals.
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Stops
- Plaza Botero
Cultural heart of downtown Medellin: 23 outdoor sculptures by Fernando Botero, next to the Museum of Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture.
- Comuna 13
Neighborhood known for its Graffitour: a walk along the outdoor escalators and murals documenting the comuna's social transformation, with live music and dance.
- Parque Arvi
A 16,000-hectare ecological reserve northeast of the city, with hiking, birdwatching and pre-Hispanic archaeological sites. Reached by cable car from Santo Domingo station.