INTRODUCCIÓN

Medellin is the capital of the Antioquia department, in Colombia, and is the second most populated city in the country.   Medellin is located in the nature region known as Aburrá valley, in the central cordillera of the Andes, establishing as the most urban center in such branch of  the mountain Andean group.

It extends both sides from Medellín River, which trough the city, south from north, and is the principal nuclei of the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley. Medellin was founded by the name of Our Lady Candlemas of Medellín in November 2 of 1675. Medellin was elected as the most innovative city of the world, in the context of the city of the year, which is organized by “The Wall Street Journal” and “Citigroup”. The Antioquia capital competed with New and Tel Aviv, the decision depended for a virtual vote. Medellin received a new event in the concourse “The Business Destinations “  organized by the Business Destination Magazine, 550 companies and business men, elected it like the best destine from suramerica to do business. Medellin is the most competitive city of Colombia, in the economic context, Antioquia capital displaced Bogotá.  We should note that Medellín, in this was the headquarters of the world urban forum, where a lot of countries came to show how to get better the habitat. Medellin is divided by 16 comunas, the comunas  are divide between neighbors and institutional areas.

The city has 249 neighbors and 20 official institutional areas. The main destinations include the Museum of Antioquia, Plaza Botero, the Pueblito Paisa, the International Convention and Exhibition Center Plaza Mayor, Carabobo Pedestrian Passage, Parque de los Pies Descalzos, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady Candlemas, the Teatro Pablo Tobon Uribe, the Metropolitan Theater, the Explore Park and the Botanical Garden. Respect to natural sites, the most popular are the fly hill and Nutibara hill

A new natural area opened a few years ago is the Arví Regional Park, which has an area close to 20,000 hectares, comprising practically all the territory from village of Santa Elena, and extends between the towns of Bello, Copacabana, and Envigado. Meanwhile, in December, the city is covered with thousands of colored lights, creating the famous Christmas lights, considered by National Geographic as one of the world's ten most beautiful, and can be appreciated mainly in “la playa Avenue and  Medellín river.

MEDELLÍN

Discover your trip style and meet with your family or friends are some reasons of why travel to Medellin can be the best experience of your life. 

All people know the generalities of Medellin: his climate, his people, his population and his transport. Come and fall in love with Medellin, a modern city, with cultural and commercial activity. Delight yourself with his climate, infrastructure and natural antioqueña capital, recognized for being a cradle of nice and talented men who have influenced the politics, the economy, the arts, the sport and the mode in Colombia and other countries. In Medellin there are 249 neighborhoods, in which you will be able to enjoy his fascinating activities

With the world's best weather (80 degrees Fahrenheit every day), great restaurants, tons of art/culture and amazing nightlife, it should be on any curious traveler's bucket list.

 There's too much to do, and too many facets to explore, but to get you started, here's a long weekend's worth of adventure.

Be warned, you'll want to stay longer.

 Spend the day in El Centro visiting: 
Plaza Botero -- a plaza filled with some of Fernando Botero's most famous sculptures

Museo de Antioquia -- an art museum in front of Plaza Botero

Parque Explora -- an aquarium  and planetarium with additional temporary exhibits

Jardín Botánico - a botanical garden, great to just wander around, but don't miss the Orquideorama or the butterfly house

I will talk to you about turistic places in medellin

Pueblito Paisa (Little Town) is located on the top of Nutibarra Hill (Cerro Nutibarra) in Medellin. This replica of a typical turn of the century Antioquia town comes complete with its traditional stone fountain in the middle of the town square and is surrounded by the church and rectory, the mayor’s office, a barber shop, and a one-room school house. 

The Medellin Botanical Garden is almost 40 acres of outdoor space dedicated to orchids, plants, botany and nature in general. With an enormous wealth of flora native to Colombia, the botanical garden boasts more than 5000 individual plants with contributions from more than 1000 different species. 

The Museum of Antioquia (Museo Antioquia) is probably the most ambitious urban and cultural enterprise in Medellin. It has become a revitalizing element in the city center (El Centro), which for decades languished because of population expansion into surrounding communities 

planetarium. Since first opening its doors to the public on October 10, 1984, the Medellin Planetarium has entertained more than a million people in the city of eternal spring. Officially known as the Jesús Emilio Ramírez Planetarium, the project was conceived by the Astronomical Society College of San Jose under the leadership of Daniel Julián González Patiño who is a renowned scientist, astronomer and botanist from Colombia.

Parque Arvi is a new ambitious project just outside of Medellin that will create one of the largest nature reserves in the region. The recent attraction is yet another boost for the city of Medellin that has recently undergone a complete transformation and is now attracting travelers and tourists from all around the globe to see the city of eternal spring.

- COLOMBIA: World Urban Forum. Medellín.

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typical food

Bandeja Paisa 

The bandeja paisa herbalist is a dish also known as "bandeja de arriero" or "bandeja montañera", typical cuisine of the Antioquia, corresponding to the current Antioquia, the Viejo Caldas or Eje cafetero (Caldas, Risaralda and Quindio), northern part of the Valle del Cauca and the north of Tolima in Colombia. Key Feature of this dish is its sheer abundance, both in quantity and variety of foods




Mondongo 

 The mondongo is antioquia soup de mondongo such which is prepared in the region of Antioquia, Colombia. It is a dish very well seasoned and characteristic flavor


Sancocho 

Sancocho is one of the most popular dishes in Colombia and one of their culinary insignia that has been proposed on several occasions as national dish. Sancocho is mainly consumed in Colombia during the lunch hour by way of strong dish; it is a food that is offered at parties, tours and popular celebrations.

Restaurant`s

Tony Roma'S

The Rotary restaurant Bar Rotary Tony Roma's, is the only revolving of the city. From the you can appreciate the beautiful city of Medellin while enjoying an excellent wine, live music and the excellent preparations of the chef. Its design, assembly and decoration invites its guests to share with your partner, family and friends happy moments

Spiga Di Palermo 

A temple for gourmet customers of good taste, located on the first floor, offers an exquisite Italian and an excellent service. This is the only restaurant in the city that held on a monthly basis gastronomic festivals of countries invited to provide their visitors new dining options.

Queareparaenamorarte  

Small restaurant, intimate, with a overflowing culinary tradition. " Is the description offered by this gastronomic writer, scholar, teacher and experimenter. Refers to a complete experience of popular Colombian cuisine includes dishes from the most diverse regions of the country, with an excellent presentation and a taste like no other. 

El Rancherito 

"Country Setting to escape the routine, enjoy flavors Colombians and test the most representative dishes" 

Hard Rock Café 

"International dishes in an atmosphere of a concert in tribute to the legends of the rock."

Member's Profiles

SANDRA DURANGO

Hello. My name is Sandra Durango, I'm from Colombia and I live in Copacabana, Antioquia. I'm studying statistics in second semester at National University of Colombia Medellín. I work in a cyber coffe and in my free time I play with my son, Andres. I like to walk, do exercise and the life. I'm a responsible person, I like to help people and I'm kind. I can be a good volunteer because I'm able to treat people, I like to do it and do different things. I'm a good listener. I like to listen the problems and even give solutions. I'm able to adapt myself to different situations because I like to change places, I like to do different things and help people. I understand that no one thinks the same than me. I like to work with young people because they're people that have a ''clear mind'' and we can give them new ideas about the real situations. I would like to work with people from other countries because I like to exchange ideas and know cultures.

GILBERTO ESPAÑA LOSADA

hello My name is Gilberto España Losada, I am 23 years old and I´m from Florencia-Caqueta I study electrical engineering at national University of Colombia Headquarters Medellin.

I think I can be a good volunteer because I am a sociable, funny and responsible person, i understand little english, for this reason I would like to share with a native person and to practise my few english and learn more english necessary for my career and my life, I like to travel, take photos, listen to music, cook, go out with my friends, and learn from other cultures because my dream is to travel around the world.

DAVID SEGURA ORTIZ

hello My name is David segura ortiz, I am 21 years old and I am from medellin- Antioquia I study contorl engineering at national University of Colombia.

I like to listen to music, cook, to play soccer and i like to swinm, I consider myself a good person, because I am tolerant, respectful, discreet, intelligent, prudent, reserved, responsible, quiet and friendly. I think that I can be a good volunteer because I like to listen to other people and I am a reliable person. I know that I have a problem for listening to people speaking in English, because I don’t understand the conversations maybe because they speak very fast.

DIANA MARTIN

hello My name is Diana Martín, I am 18 years old I´m from is Bogota and live in Robledo Medellin, Colombia I study statistics in second semester at the University National of Colombia Headquarters Medellin.

I like to travel,, listen music, leave with my friends, theatre, learn the other cultures because like to travel around the world.

I think so can I be a good volunteer because I am sociable, funny and responsible, i understand little english, for this reason I like share with a native person and so practise my little english and learn more english necessary for my career and my life, I have good interpersonal skills so I was easy to work with young