All Places in Medellín

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

This unofficial museum details the rise and fall of Colombia's most notorious narcotrafficker, Pablo Escobar.

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

The religious shrine that Pablo Escobar's men would allegedly visit before completing a mission.

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.