Medellín is a Colombian municipality, capital of the department of Antioquia. It is the most populous city in the department and the second most populous in the country.
It is located in the widest part of the natural region known as the Aburrá Valley, in the central Andes. It extends to both banks of the Medellín River, which crosses it from south to north, and is the main nucleus of the Valle de Aburrá metropolitan area
The city has a projected population of 2,508,452 inhabitants (2018), 2 while said figure, including the metropolitan area, amounts to 3,821,797 people (2016)
In 1826 it was designated the capital of Antioquia, a title held by Santa Fe de Antioquia since colonial times. During the 19th century, Medellín developed as a dynamic center of commerce, first exporting gold, and later merchandise from the industrialization of the city.
Flower Fair: this event has been held between
July and August of each year in Medellín since 1957. It was born on the
initiative of Arturo Uribe Arango, and is a reason for those who want to visit
the ‘city of eternal spring’. One of the most representative events that stand
out in the framework of this celebration is the Silleteros Parade, which this
year celebrated its 56th version in which 500 silleteros participated,
exhibiting their traditional saddles on topics such as: innovation, Mother
Laura and other messages. that represent the history of the department.
MY EXPERIENCE WAS INCREDIBLE I KNEW A BEAUTIFUL CITY ... FULL OF FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND WITH A SENSATIONAL WARMTH ... MEDELLIN I OFFER JOY AND A LOT OF CULTURE
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IS GAUTAPE ... THERE YOU SEE THE BEAUTY AND FREEDOM OF CREATION ... IT IS A MAGICAL AND ROMANTIC PLACE
Here is a photo of my experience in guatape ... a moment of friends and knowing beautiful landscapes
Macarena Bullfighting Fair: gathers the lovers
of the ‘brave party’. This year it fulfilled its version number 22 and is
celebrated between the months of January and February in the Plaza de Toros La
Macarena, Medellín. The event brings together the most important exponents of
bullfighting at the national and international level and is recognized as one
of the most important in Colombia. Its events include activities such as the
five bullfights, a bullfight with picadores and the traditional nighttime
bullfighting festival.
Antioquia National Festival sings to Colombia:
it is celebrated in Santa Fe de Antioquia, from October 12 to 14. This year it
celebrated its 38th version. The festival is considered the nation's cultural
heritage and aims to disseminate and promote the Andean music of Colombia and
its performers.
The climate that characterizes Medellín is the
humid subtropical plateau climate characterized by frequent rains and constant
and temperate temperatures mitigated due to altitude. The city is characterized
by a temperate and highly variable climate with frequent rains throughout the
year.
Medellín has a pleasant climate with mild temperatures and its visit can be done throughout the year. The best time for a trip to Medellín is still the relatively dry season between December and February. Also the month of July can be good.
10 Things to do in Medellín
Arví Park This natural beauty will make you connect with nature, enjoy its riches and create a commitment to conservation. ...
Antioquia Museum. ...
Botero Square. ...
Explora Park. ...
Barefoot Park. ...
Park of Lights. ...
Ciudad del Rio Park. ...
Metro Cable.
Definitely totally recommended that you travel to Medellin ... Its human warmth, its friendly people, its perfect climate and its excellent gastronomy
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