South America / Colombia
Places to go. A little room to wander.
THE SHORTLIST
Medellín
Was local writer also known as The Philosopher from somewhere else or Otraparte which gives name to the home. A good opportunity to see an old traditional home with gardens, personal belongings and know more about his legacy. M-F 8AM-8PM, Sa Su 9AM-5PM. The closest Metro station is Envigado then take a cab or bus, the walk is almost 2 km mostly uphill.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Calle 73 # 51 -298
Mid-size gardens with a vast collection of orchids and many tropical flowers, plants and trees and a beautiful lake. Unfortunately no information is provided on the plants except for their name - thus, bring a smartphone for lookup up information on Wikipedia if you are botanically curious. The covered area for display of flowers is an architectural marvel. The annual orchid exhibit every August is world class. Also has a purportedly good restaurant.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Medellín
In the heart of the city, it borders some beautiful buildings from the 1920s, the EPM library, and a sector that was full of drugs and poverty many years ago, but is now a place to visit and have a great time. Metro station Alpujarra.
Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate
Medellín
depicts Colonial and Republican style buildings. This little plaza witnessed in 1803 the birthplace of the largest university in town. The main lecture hall or Paraninfo de la Universidad de Antioquia is still in use and available for public view, even though the University moved 45 years ago to a big campus 2 km. north. Cra 44 at calle 48. Metro station: Parque Berrío. Walk uphill 6 block east.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Medellín
is in the heart of town at the crossroads of Carrera 50 and Calle 50. Has the buildings of the Stock Exchange, Bank of the Republic, La Candelaria Church and the busiest metro station. It has the unofficial meetingplace for the locals -right at the sculpture of the 'Fat Woman' or 'La Gorda de Botero'. Connects directly to Plaza Botero and Plazuela Nutibara. Metro station Parque Berrío.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
A note before you go. Start with Casa Museo Fernando González, then decide whether Jardín Botánico deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Parque Berrío before setting off.
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Uber and Cabify serve the city. Rideshare apps are officially illegal in the country but appear to be widely used. However, some drivers may be reluctant to travel to places where they may be harassed by police (e.g. bus stations, major tourist areas, the airport terminal). Moovit and Google Maps find you a way through the city. Moovit has more local bus lines included.
Keep Casa Museo Fernando González as the anchor for one day and Parque Berrío for the other. Check their exact entrances on the map before adding further stops; a town name alone is not a reliable meeting point.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.
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