Family-Friendly Attractions In Medellin

Jardín Botánico de Medellín

Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house. · Dogs allowed

Cl. 73 #51d-14, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Explora

Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.

Cra. 52 #73-75, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia

Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches. · Dogs allowed

Av. Carabobo, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Comuna 13

Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.

#34cc-2 a 34cc-58, Cra. 110, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque de El Poblado

Green square & central meeting spot with food vendors, artisan craft stalls & surrounding nightlife. · Dogs allowed

El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Berrío

Busy, historic city square with many trees, benches, vendors & a notable statue. · Dogs allowed

C. 50, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Parques del Río

Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks. · Dogs allowed

Auto. S, Laureles - Estadio, Medellín, Laureles, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Norte

Family-friendly theme park with a roller coaster & other rides, plus a playground, lake & eateries.

Cra. 53 #76-115, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Arví

Ecotourism park featuring walking & hiking trails, a food market, a gondola & adventure sports. · Dogs allowed

Via a Piedras Blancas, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque de los Deseos

Children play in this large open plaza featuring food vendors & a big screen for evening movies. · Dogs allowed

Cl. 71, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Lleras Park

Energetic area with a variety of restaurants serving regional cuisine, plus bars & other nightlife. · Dogs allowed

Cl 10 #25-18, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque de los Pies Descalzos

Park featuring a sand area, fountains & a green space with a garden, plus a hands-on science museum. · Dogs allowed

Cra. 58 #42-125, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque de Belén

Small urban park with statues & tropical vegetation, plus regular markets for food & handicrafts. · Dogs allowed

Cra 77 #30a-2, Medellín, Belén, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Aeroparque Juan Pablo II

Sizable water park offering slides & swimming pools along with tracks for racing, walking & cycling.

Cra. 70 #16, Guayabal, Medellín, Guayabal, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque de Boston

Busy park with popular street food carts & a statue of the 19th-century general José María Córdova. · Dogs allowed

Cra. 38 #54 - 97, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

San Antonio Park

Leafy park with several sculptures by Fernando Botero, plus food vendors & an amphitheater.

Cl 44 #50, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

El Castillo Museum and Gardens

Grand castle-style home-turned-museum in scenic surrounds, offering tours & temporary art exhibits.

Cl. 9 Sur #32-269, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque de Bolívar

Park adjacent to the Metropolitan Cathedral with a fountain & statue of liberator Simón Bolívar. · Dogs allowed

Cra. 49 #5596, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Medellin Modern Art Museum

Museum of modern art with a permanent collection & rotating exhibitions, plus a large movie theater.

Cra. 44 #19a-100, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Plaza Cisneros

Built in 1924 & named after Francisco Javier Cisneros, this plaza features 300 dramatic light poles. · Dogs allowed

Cl 44, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Juanes de la Paz

Hilltop park with jogging tracks & tennis courts, plus a kids' playground & panoramic city views. · Dogs allowed

Cra. 65 #96A-10, Castilla, Medellín, Castilla, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Museum of Antioquia

Historic art venue featuring native artists Fernando Botero & Pedro Nel Gómez, plus modern works.

Cl. 52 #52-43, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Ciudad del Río Lineal Park

Popular urban green space for picnics, recreation & relaxation, along with festivals & other events. · Dogs allowed

Cra 43G #2420, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Aquarium Medellin

Cra. 53 #7375, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Natural Cerro El Volador

This sizable urban park features a grassy hillside for recreation, relaxing & city views. · Dogs allowed

Medellín, Robledo, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Memory House Museum

Solemn museum with exhibitions offering different perspectives on Colombian wars & armed conflicts.

Parque Bicentenario, Cl. 51 #36-66, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Estación Metrocable Arví

Gondola system connecting the valley to Medellín's steep hills with expansive views of the city.

Santa Elena, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Telemedellín - Canal Parque Gabriel García Márquez

Fish ponds, climbing walls & playgrounds in a small, densely wooded park, plus paths & picnic spots. · Dogs allowed

Cra. 43F #18-60, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Mirador el Cielo Medellin

Sweeping city views from a rustic, grassy patch on a hill with street food & farm animals.

Cl. 5 Sur #84- 241, Belen, Altavista, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Carlos E. Restrepo

Urban green space with tree-lined paths, colorful wall murals & a fountain with a sculpture. · Dogs allowed

Cl. 51 #64-20, Laureles - Estadio, Medellín, Laureles, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Sculpture park Nutibara Hill

Public parkland showcasing large contemporary outdoor sculptures by local & international artists.

Pueblito Paisa Cerro De Nutibara, Medellín, Belén, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Summit Adventure Park Medellín

Cl 10 #50-267, Guayabal, Medellín, Guayabal, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Ecoparque Mirador Cerro El Picacho

Picachito, Medellín, San Cristóbal, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Casa Museo Pablo Escobar

Guided tour of private museum & family home of drug lord Pablo Escobar, with photos & possessions.

Lower Traverse. El Poblado neighborhood, Cl. 10b #28-90, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Bicentenario Park

· Dogs allowed

Carrera 38 con Calle 52, Cl. 53 #35-28, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Water Museum EPM

Unique musuem with interactive exhibits depicting how water is vital to the earth & civilizations.

Parque de los Pies Descalzos, Cra. 57 #42-139, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Mountain Park

Cl. 5 Sur #84 2, El Rincon, Medellín, Altavista, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque Lineal La Presidenta

· Dogs allowed

Cl. 8 #42-25, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Jardin Circunvalar - Cinturon Verde

· Dogs allowed

Cl. 56h #17a145 #17a- a, Medellín, Santa Elena, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Escalator Comuna 13

a 36-113, Cra. 109 #36-63, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

La Guayacana Park

· Dogs allowed

# a 27 83,, Tv. Intermedia, Vivendas del Sur, Envigado, Antioquia, Colombia

Fundación Casa Museo Maestro Pedro Nel Gómez

Filled with murals & other works, this house-turned-museum of an iconic artist offers guided tours.

Cra 51 B #8524, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Piedras Blancas Ecological Park

Tranquil park with forested trails, picnic areas, a reservoir with boat rentals & an insect museum. · Dogs allowed

Kilómetro 14 antigua vía Piedras Blancas, Guarne, Santa Elena, Antioquia, Colombia

AfterLand

Cra. 25a ##1a Sur 45, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Casa Gardeliana

This modest house museum features exhibits on the tango & the singer/actor Carlos Gardel.

Cra. 45 #76-50, El Pomar, Medellín, Manrique, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

J. Emilio Valderrama North Park

Cra. 53 #115, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Presidenta Park

Public park with walking trails & wooden bridges, plus farmers' markets & children's play areas. · Dogs allowed

Cra. 39, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Aula Ambiental Cerro de los Valores

Cl. 54 #10200, Villatina, Medellín, Villa Hermosa, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Parque De Diversiones El Tesoro

Cra. 25 #1a-45, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Monumento a la Raza

Cl. 42 #52106, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia