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Why 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.

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.

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Listed by ProColombia: Santa Fe Zoo in Medellín opened in 1960 (page predates the park's transformation).

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

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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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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.

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Listed by Lonely Planet: museum in artist's former house with collection of Pedro Nel Gomez works.

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Visitors can acquire a Civica card for convenience and connections between transport modes.

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Listed by El Colombiano: Feria 2026 31 July to 9 August, more than 120 free activities, Desfile de Silleteros closes the 69th edition. Listed by ProColombia: Festival created in 1957, typically held in the first weeks of August.

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.

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Listed by Metro de Medellín: Caribe station lists Terminal de Transporte Norte as point of interest. Listed by Lonely Planet: Guatapé and Santa Fe de Antioquia buses depart Terminal Norte.

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Listed by Airplan (Aeropuerto Olaya Herrera): Terminal del Sur is at the side of the airport terminal. Listed by Lonely Planet: Buses to Andes and Jardín depart Terminal Sur.

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Listed by El Tiempo: Clic Air and Satena operate from Olaya Herrera; Clic Air connects via Medellín to Nuquí and Bahía Solano.

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Bureau member, DMC for incentives and corporate events, address, RNT 181953. Listed by Medellín CVB: Innoba DMC operates the private Guatapé tour with lunch, boat and motochiva; price, languages, duration.

Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Operated by Turismo en Medellín; from 129,000 COP per adult; languages; duration; pickups; cancellation; mobility and ID notes. Listed by Medellín CVB: Listed in the Bureau members directory (minimal entry linking to the operator's site).

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Listed by Fodor's: Cerveceria Libre described as a brewpub in the industrial district near the Museum of Modern Art, known for craft beers.

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Listed by El Colombiano: 8-14 June 2026, Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe, Teatro Metropolitano, Tangovía in Manrique 12 June, heritage nomination timeline.

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Listed by El Colombiano: Edition 36 celebrated 4-11 July 2026.

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Épica Travel listed as a Bureau member (page published/modified June 2026).

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Nexperience Medellín listed as a Bureau member; RNT 87676; multilingual tours.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Medellín CVB

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Living Trips listed as a Bureau member; experiential tours in Medellín and surroundings; contact +57 310 200 5920.

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Desarrolladores de Café roasts its own coffee, offers roasting courses and was listed in Provenza (page undated; older location).

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Bureau member, inbound tourism operator since 1994, phone numbers. Listed by Medellín CVB: Destino Colombia operates the private Santa Elena flowers and silletas tour with Placita de Flórez; duration, languages, price range.

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Listed by Wikivoyage: Rapido Ochoa serves Jardin from Terminal del Sur, Carrera 65 #8B-91, about 3.5 hours (corroboration only).

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Listed by Medellín CVB: Museum description (opened 1973, official museum 2002), address, tango performances last Friday of each month 6-9pm.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Medellín CVB

Why we listed it
Listed by Alcaldía de Medellín: 2025 edition lit 28 Nov 2025 until 12 Jan 2026, 6 p.m. to midnight, Paseo del Río and Parques del Río among 60+ points.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Alcaldía de Medellín


Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Medellin's rural districts, including Palmitas, host farm experiences such as coffee and panela tours. Listed by Medellín CVB: Coffee farm visits with harvesting, processing and guided tasting are presented as a not-to-miss Antioquia experience.

Why we listed it
Listed by Medellín CVB: Page states 'Operado por Colombia Conexión' for a shared Comuna 13 and fruit tasting tour.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Medellín CVB
