Medellín
Medellín is the second largest city in Colombia. It has 2.62 million residents and is the capital of the department of Antioquia. It's set in a valley running south to north and just a one-hour flight from Bogotá.Places of Interest
Highlights: Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport and Medellín Museum of Modern Art.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport
Aerodrome
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
Museum
The Museum of Modern Art of Medellín is a museum of modern art in the Colombian city of Medellín.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include El Poblado and Doce de Octubre.
El Poblado
Suburb
El Poblado is the 14th commune in the metropolitan area of the city of Medellín, Colombia. El Poblado is situated 6 km south of Medellín.
Doce de Octubre
Suburb
Medellín
- Also known as: “Medellin”
- Location: Antioquia, Andino, Colombia, South America
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Latitude
6.25° or 6° 15′ north
Longitude
-75.5833° or 75° 35′ west
Population
2,570,000
Elevation
1,475 metres (4,839 feet)
Open location code
67R67C28+2M
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Libertadores and Barrio Naranjal.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Plaza de Toros La Macarena and Atanasio Girardot Sports Complex.
Antioquia: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Medellín and Santa Fe de Antioquia.
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