Plaza Minorista José María Villa
Medellin's large traditional retail market, inaugurated on 15 August 1984, selling produce, meat, seafood and flowers. Its site lists restaurants, cafeterias, a bakery, juice and ice cream stalls, and promotes a gastronomic tour.
- Restaurants and cafeterias on site
- Juice and ice cream stalls
- Gastronomic tour offered
Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Plaza Minorista listed among Medellin's traditional market squares.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
Nearby in Centro
- 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 - 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.
- Sights and attractions · Centro
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.
No official website found - Tours and activities · Laureles
Why we listed it
Listed by AFAR: Describes the Wednesday-night SiCLas group ride through residential neighborhoods and its cultural and heritage rides (13 October 2016).
- 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.
- 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).