Medellin Travel Guide | The perfect collision of graffiti mountain city and passionate city

#7月發文留言活动2025 Walk into Medellín, Colombia, and you’ll find that it’s both the “City of Eternal Spring” and a place where history and hope intertwine. From the colorful graffiti of Comuna 13 to the world-famous flower festival, this city has the shadow of the past and is blooming with the power of rebirth. If you’ve seen “Narcos”, you may know a little about the past here - but only by coming here in person can you truly understand its charm. 🗓️ Recommended stay time: at least three days! I stayed in Medellín for three days, which was far from enough to be honest. The food, nightlife, street culture and art exhibitions here are so rich that no matter what type of traveler you are, you can find your own fun. 📍Route 1: Street Art and Symbol of Hope - Comuna 13 This community, once known for violence, has now transformed into a holy place for graffiti and music. It is recommended to navigate to "Escaleras Eléctricas Comuna 13" and explore from the sightseeing escalator all the way up. 🎨 Graffiti wall and rainbow stairs: all along the way are stories written by creators in colors. 📸 Internet celebrity statue photo area: you need to pay 10,000 COP, and professional staff will assist in taking photos, with a very high rate of photos. 🕺 Street dance performances and handmade stalls: there are often impromptu performances and markets on the top platform. 🍽️ Local restaurant recommendations: There are several family-run restaurants on the top of the mountain, which are affordable, authentic, and rarely visited by tourists. 🏛️ Route 2: Cultural relics and historical reflections - Downtown area If you want to learn more about Colombian culture and history, the city center is a core area that cannot be missed. 🧸 Plaza Botero: The square is filled with giant fat statues, which is a popular place for taking photos. 🖼️ Museo de Antioquia: It has a rich collection, but it is recommended to compare it with the Botero Museum in Bogotá (free) before making a choice. 🏛️ Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe: A four-story building with exhibitions and architectural style worth appreciating (closed on Sundays). 🕊️ Museo Casa de la Memoria: A powerful exhibition commemorating the victims of the civil conflict, touching. 🧑🎨 Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín: Although the exhibits are relatively niche, the rooftop is a great place to enjoy the sunset. 🌃 Route 3: Overlooking the night view of the mountain city - subway + aerial cable car Want to experience the most romantic Medellín at night? It is recommended to take a cable car to overlook the star-studded mountain city night scene: 🚇 Take the subway to Acevedo (Line A) station and transfer to the cable car P line (Linea P) 🌌 No need to go out of the station to buy tickets, the subway and cable car share a card, the transportation card costs 11,000 COP, and a one-time recharge is 3,400 COP. Only cash is accepted! ✨ The night scenery is beautiful, suitable for taking pictures of the quiet picture of the city and mountain scenery 🎒Reminder Most attractions and transportation only accept cash, it is recommended to prepare small change in advance Some areas such as District 13 are recommended to go during the day, and keep your belongings alert It is recommended to buy a SIM card or carry an eSIM for instant navigation and translation