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Plaza Botero (Plazoleta de las Esculturas)
Open-air plaza in the historic centre displaying 23 large bronze sculptures that Fernando Botero gave to his home city. Touching the works is part of the experience. Combine with the neighbouring Museo de Antioquia and a walk along Avenida Carabobo.
- 23 bronze Botero sculptures
- Touchable artworks
- Metro Parque Berrio nearby
Why we listed it
Listed by Rough Guides: Plaza Botero a.k.a. Plaza de las Esculturas, 23 bronzes gifted by Botero, touching encouraged, downtown caution. Listed by Metro de Medellín: Plaza Botero listed with nearest station Parque Berrio - Linea A.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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- Coffee · Centro
Why we listed it
Listed by Fodor's: El Laboratorio de Café entry: in-house team selects microlots from cooperatives, roasted daily; tables overlooking Plaza Botero; www.ellaboratoriodecafe.com. Listed by Medellín CVB: El Laboratorio del Café has a branch contiguous to Museo de Antioquia and promotes sustainable coffee growing.
- Culture and museums · Centro
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: Art Deco Palacio Municipal, Botero works on 3rd floor, Pedro Nel Gomez murals, address Carrera 52 No 52-43. Listed by Rough Guides: 1937 Art Deco building on west side of Plaza Botero, Botero gallery on top floor.
Featured - Stay · Centro
Why we listed it
Listed by Wikivoyage: Listed under El Centro hotels with address (Calle 52A # 50-46), phone, location near Parque Berrio metro and across from Museo de Antioquia.
- Eat · Centro
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: 48-hour itinerary recommends a 100% typical lunch at 'Restaurante La Hacienda' on Paseo Junin.
- Coffee · Centro
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Museo de Antioquia has a coffee shop in a setting surrounded by Fernando Botero's and other artists' work (2025 article; does not name Urbania).
- Eat · Centro
Salón Versalles
Price not statedWhy we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Founded 1961 by Leonardo Nieto, empanadas argentinas, milanesas, churrascos, pizza, pastries at affordable prices, address Calle Junín 53-39 half block from Parque Bolívar. Listed by Medellín CVB: Salón Versalles listed in the gastronomy guide (modified 2026-08-20) as Colombian-Argentine cuisine with history, known for empanadas, meats, pastries.
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