What to do on vacation in Medellín

Medellín is a beautiful and vibrant city, where you can enjoy a lively nightlife, excellent restaurants and spectacular landscapes. However, it is the inhabitants of Medellín who make this one of the most welcoming and interesting places to visit, and by taking advantage of apartment rentals in Medellín it is possible to experience this hospitality first-hand. Apartment rentals in Medellín give the visitor the opportunity to live alongside the locals and see the city as a resident rather than a tourist. The city is very easy to get around, thanks to the excellent metro, making it possible to visit the best tourist attractions from your base in one of the many comfortable apartments for rent in Medellín.

One of the best aspects of Medellín is its culture. Besides being a city full of spectacular works of art, it is a bustling metropolis with an exciting nightlife. There are endless restaurants and bars, and it is impossible to stay long in the city without seeing some of the locals dance. Parque Lleras is one of the best places to experience the local nightlife. During the day, there are some great restaurants in the area, but once the sun goes down, the tables clear to make way for dancing.

Although much of Medellín is very modern, there are still some beautiful old buildings in the city. The historic churches, including the Basilica de la Candelaria, are worth a visit. Medellín also has some interesting museums and galleries, in particular the Museo de Antioquia.

Public art is present throughout Medellín. The Plazoleta de las Escultras is the best place to see some of these sculptures, but others are scattered around the city as well, including some intriguing monuments designed by Rodrigo Arenas Betancur. To get a taste of nature, it is possible to venture out of the city to the spectacular Rio Claro Valley, where it is possible to observe some of the local wildlife and enjoy some of the most magnificent landscapes in the region.