landmark
Comuna 13, Medellín
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellín, now a vibrant open-air gallery of street art, outdoor escalators, and hip-hop culture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
South AmericaColombiaAntioquia
Medellín
Antioquia, Colombia · South America
About Medellín
Medellín is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Itagüí, 43km from El Penol de Guatape.
Medellín is in Antioquia, Colombia, with about 2 million people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Itagüí, about 7 km away.
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What is there to see near Medellín?
Within an hour or so of Medellín: Comuna 13, Medellín (4 km), El Penol de Guatape (43 km).
Where is Medellín?
Medellín is in Antioquia, Colombia, about 7 km from Itagüí.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,999,979
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Colombia
- Region
- Antioquia
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Coordinates
- 6.2450, -75.5715
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Worth the detour from Medellín
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
El Penol de Guatape
A massive 220-meter granite monolith rising from a lake-studded landscape, with 740 stairs to the summit offering panoramic views.
43 km · about 50 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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