Fiesta del Libro y la Cultura de Medellín
Large city book festival with cultural and literary events at the Jardín Botánico and Parque Explora (2026). The 20th edition ran 11 to 20 September 2026. The 21st edition is listed for 10 to 19 September 2027, the year Medellín is UNESCO World Book Capital.
- 2026: 11 to 20 September 2026 (20th edition), Jardín Botánico and Parque Explora
- 2027: 10 to 19 September 2027 (21st edition), Jardín Botánico and north zone
- More than 560,000 visits reported for 2026
- Medellín is UNESCO World Book Capital 2027
Why we listed it
Listed by El Colombiano: 2026 edition 11-20 September at Jardín Botánico and Parque Explora, 20th edition. Listed by UNESCO: Medellín designated World Book Capital 2027.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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- Culture and museums · Medellín, other areas
Parque Explora
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: science museum, aquarium, reptile enclosure, adjoining planetarium, address Carrera 52 No 73-75, phone +57 4 516 8300. Listed by Medellín CVB: Universidad station access, large freshwater aquarium, neighbouring Botanical Garden and Parque de los Deseos.
- Outdoors and parks · Medellín, other areas
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: 14 hectares, lake, herbarium, butterfly enclosure, Orquideorama. Listed by Medellín CVB: 13 hectares, 2,000+ trees, Tropical Forest, Palm Garden, Butterfly House, Orquideorama, cafes, Universidad station.
- Sights and attractions · Medellín, other areas
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Listed by ProColombia: Santa Fe Zoo in Medellín opened in 1960 (page predates the park's transformation).
- Tours and activities · Medellín, other areas
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: city guide menu links 'Tours in Medellín' to visitmedellin.co.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Medellín CVB
No official website found - Transport · Medellín, other areas
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Comuna 13 near San Javier station; Arví cable from Acevedo station; tram at San Antonio (page text is in Spanish). Listed by Lonely Planet: Metrocable has a stop in the heart of San Javier (Comuna 13) (Feb 27, 2025).
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Planetario de Medellín
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: address Carrera 52 No. 71-117, phone, digital dome, children's room, 3D hall, open-air physics hall, Universidad station access.