Medellin as a tourist destination

Medellin is a dynamic city and an outstanding business center, with world class facilities for conferences, exhibitions and events. Travelers can also enjoy visits to other places in Antioquia, a region which dazzles with its landscapes, traditions, cuisine and culture.

Why visit Medellin:

Over recent years Medellin has become one of the best equipped cities to welcome tourists. Medellin has been strengthening its modern infrastructure and services, in order to be able to provide an excellent experience to all visitors. The city has beautiful landscapes, gastronomy, events, tourist attractions, culture and history. Among the diverse attractions in this city you can find libraries, parks, museums, squares, nearby towns, extreme sports and nightlife.

Places to visit:

Walk around, have fun, learn, visit, enjoy, feel and live MEDELLIN. Discover the many attractions waiting for tourists in Medellin.

 

Libraries: España Library Park - Santo Domingo Savio La Quintana Library Park Belen Library Park San Javier Library Park - Presbitero Jose Luis Arroyave La Ladera Library Park Medellin Pilot Public Library for Latin America	Museums Museum of Antioquia Museum of Modern Art Pedro Nel Gomez House Museum San Pedro Museum Cemetery El Castillo Museum
Cultural Heritage: La Alpujarra Administrative Center Vasquez Building Coltejer Building Antiguo Ferrocarril de Antioquia Building Carre Building Towns Santa Elena San Cristobal San Antonio de Prado Altavista San Sebastian de Palmitas	Squares and Parks Explora Park Aquarium at Explora Park Arvi Park Parque de los Deseos Parque Norte Parque de los Pies Descalzos Cerro Nutibara Pueblito Paisa Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden Santa Fe Zoo Park Botero Square Juan Pablo II Airpark Berrio Square Bolivar Square

 

Entry Requirements - Visas:

There is no restriction on foreign nationals who can enter Colombia. A visa is only required if you plan to stay more than 90 days for tourist purposes, except for nationals from the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, the United States, Finland, France, Great Britain, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Norway, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Federal Republic of Germany (including passport holders of old East Germany), Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela and foreign residents of Canada and the United States.

When traveling, take into account:

• Medical assistance or travel insurance.
• Photocopies of your passport, credit cards, insurance and other important documents
• International Driving License.
• Passport size photographs.
• Vaccination certificates.
• Student card.

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