MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA

Discover Medellin, the capital of the Colombian state of Antioquia. The city of Medellin is Colombia's second largest city and said to be one of the most beautiful cities in all of South America. There is plenty to do and see in this wonderful and vibrant city in South America.

The metropolitan area of Medellín is settled within the Aburrá Valley at an elevation of 1,538 meters and is bisected by the Medellin River which flows northward.

Because Medellin is located at 5,000 ft/1,538 meters above sea level, its climate is not as hot as other cities located at the same latitude near the equator. And due to its altitude above sea level as well as a privileged location in the Andes Range, Medellin's weather is more characteristic of a humid subtropical climate rather than that of a tropical climate. The city's average annual temperature is 22ºC (72ºF) and because of its proximity to the equator, its temperature is constant year round with minimal temperature variations. Temperatures range from 60 to 90F/16 to 32C.
The valley of Aburrá was discovered by Spanish explorer Jeronimo Luis Tejelo in 1541 but the settlement of Medellin was founded later, in March 2, 1616 by Spanish conqueror Francisco Herrera y Campuzano under the name of San Lorenzo de Aburra.

In 1675 the name was changed to Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Medellin. It was not until 1813 that the villa got the denomination of city. Thirteen years later it was proclaimed capital of the Department of Antioquia, after government officials decided to move out from Santa Fe de Antioquia.

Medellin is a modern and vibrant city and yet remains true to its regional characteristics with its beautiful and stunning natural scenery.

Though it was founded in 1616 it remained small until the coffee boom. It is now the center of the textile industry in Colombia.

Home to more than three million residents throughout Antioquia - who have a reputation for being very industrious and hard-working.
Medellin known as "La Ciudad de la Eternal Primavera" or "City of the Eternal Spring" because of its pleasant spring-like climate year round.

Medellin is also home to the world famous flower parade. - Feria de las Flores  - which is held every August.

The event has been celebrated every year since 1957. Music, dances and cultural events celebrate and  pay tribute to  Antioquiana customs, but the highlight in the parade is when the campesinos come down from the mountains carrying heavy displays of flowers. 

Medellin, Colombia Tours

The residents are very hospitable and are great hosts when it comes to showing off their country to foreign visitors.  Colombia is known to have some of South America's friendliest and sophisticated people who seem to enjoy life to the fullest.

Medellin is a modern world-class city with great restaurants, hotels, popular museums, as well as the biggest collection of Fernando Botero's works on display.

Tourism is barely an industry, yet many experienced travelers refer to Colombia as South America's best-kept secret.

Medellin has made a remarkable turnaround, convincing many foreigners to invest in Real Estate in Colombia as a second home, several now call it home.