Restaurant Carmen. I know it’s not an ‘attraction’,
however this is one fine restaurant. Unbelievably great
food in a warm atmosphere with very friendly and helpful
service. I highly recommend it.
Parque de las Luces (Park of Lights) is across the road
from La Alpujarra Administrative Building. It’s not a safe
area to wander around at night but during the day you can
see the ‘cylinders of light’ and the outdoor photo exhibits.
This used to be one of the main city centres where
tradesmen and farmers traded their goods and
inexpensive hotels lined the square. The dilapidated area
was eventually transformed for public use.
The tuna carpaccio at Carmen’s in Medellin
La Gorda (Torso de Mujer). One of Botero’s iconic
statues in the downtown area—but just around the corner
from the Metro at Plaza Botero.
Cerro Nutibara/Pueblito Paisa. Take a taxi up the 80 metre hill to a miniature version of a typical
Antioquian village. There are great views of Medellin and the mountains. As well there are souvenir and
snack shops. It’s touristy but actually quite a nice place to visit and take photos.
By the time we departed Medellin for Carthagena, we had developed a great respect for the city.
Pueblito Paisa on top of Cerro Nutibara