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Comuna 13, Medellín
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
Medellín is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Itagüí, 43km from El Penol de Guatape.
Medellín is a major city located in Antioquia, Colombia. With a population of 1,999,979, it is one of the largest urban centers in South America.
On a road trip, Medellín sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Medellín to your route.
Plaza Cisneros (Spanish: Plaza de Cisneros), also known as Luces Park or Lights Park (Spanish: Parque de las Luces), is a plaza in Medellín, Colombia. It is named after the Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, who led the construction of the Antioquia Railway. It has an artificial forest of 300 light poles, whichRead more
are up to 24 meters high. The plaza used to be the main marketplace of the city.
The plaza was renovated with its current light fixtures as part of a renewal effort to rejuvenate the area. This project was called "Medellí is light".
The plaza is located among the EPM Library and the Carre and Vásquez Buildings, and the Antioquia Railway Station.
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Medellín is located in Antioquia, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 6.2450 latitude, -75.5715 longitude.
Medellín has a population of approximately 1,999,979 people, making it a major city in Colombia.
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Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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