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 | Medellin (MED A JEAN) is the second largest, and most progressive city in Colombia. International travelers, and others say: "Medellin is one of the most beautiful cities in South America". The home of orchids, parks and tropical birds, Medellin lies cradled in the Aburra Valley, bisected by the Medellin River which runs North and South. Nightlife, called "Rumba", takes place in many locations, beginning in earnest on Thursday night, and running "hot and heavy" through Saturday night. With an International (MDE), and an Inter Colombia (EOH), in-town airport, Tourist Agencies report that Medellin serves as a popular central air hub for tourists. Buses, Taxis or the world class METRO rail are all safe, low cost, modes of convenient transportation. You'll find hundreds of good lodging, and restaurant options to choose from. At 1,600 meters, the annual temperature is perfect. No need for A/C!
|  | A principal manufacturing and industrial area, as well as a commercial flower growing region, particularly orchids, but for years was best known as the center of The Colombian Cartels.
With the death of Pablo Escobar, Medellín is slowly recovering, but is not yet a full-fledged tourist destination. However, there is plenty to do and see in the city itself and the scenic surroundings.
Medellín is a beautiful city, modern and yet true to its regional characteristics. It was founded in 1616 in the scenic Aburrá valley, but remained small until the coffee boom. It later became the center of a textile industry, and today is a modern, vibrant city.
Location and Practical Information: Antioquia department in northwestern Colombia is in the mountainous region between the Cordillera Occidental and the Cordillera Central. (See the map.) Here, the temperate climate gives Medellín, the capital of the Antioquia, the names of "The Land of Eternal Spring" and "Capital of The Flowers".
Things to Do and See: - Fería de las Flores begins with a caballero a horseback parade through the city, either alone or in groups, for almost the entire day. Music, dances and cultural events celebrate the Antioquiana customs, but the highlight is the Desfile de Silleteros, where campesinos come down from the mountains carrying flowers.
- Basilica de la Candelaria is one of the few colonial buildings left.
- The Basilica Metropolitana in the Parque de Bolivar was completed early in the 20th century and is thought to be the largest brick church in South America.
- Pueblito Paisa is a replica of a typical Antioquiana village, complete with handicraft shops.
- Plaza Botero displays a number of works by Fernando Botero, the internationally known Medellín sculptor who specializes in oversized human figures. More of his works are in the Museo de Antioquia.
- Plaza de Toros la Macarena
- The JardÍn Botánico JoaquÍn Antonio Uribe has an annual orchid exposition in the Orquideorama.
- Información local Medellín choose a category and a time frame for local events, including cultural events, music, sports, tourism and other activities.
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