The area's museums and entertainment are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Medellín. This city's cafes, parks and bars draw many visitors. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
The city's plazas and markets offer a taste of true Medellin but the city's attractions don't end at fascinating streetscapes. Explora Park serves up a planetarium and the largest freshwater aquarium in South America, while the adjacent Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden is the perfect spot to recharge your batteries before heading out to explore some more. As evening falls, don't even think about heading back to your Medellin vacation rental. Stick around a while to catch a glimpse of the city's most beautiful people hoping for big wins at the casinos near San Benito or dancing the tango in trendy El Poblado.
Culture is around every corner in Medellin but never is it so apparent than in the city's slightly chaotic center. Everyday life is firmly on the agenda here, and many travelers are content to settle down amid Plaza Botero's bulbous bronze sculptures and soak up the atmosphere. When you've had your fill of the city's most photographed area, a guided tour can be a lovely way to get more of a feel for Medellin. You might check out Central Mayorista, a 40-block slice of heaven for foodies, or stroll through the delightfully fragrant Placita de Flores, the city's famous flower market.
Medellin's alternative moniker of the City of Eternal Spring means that there's never really a bad time to enjoy a stay in a Medellin vacation rental. Whether you're visiting in summer or winter, you can expect the temperature to hover around a comfortable 70 degrees. Little wonder, then, that the city is widely considered to be a year-round destination. One thing that makes it worth visiting in summer, though, is the Medellin Flower Festival. This annual extravaganza takes over the city for a week each July, bringing with it outdoor concerts, cookery classes, a Paso Fino horse parade, and show-stopping exhibition gardens.
Medellin may well be a city known for its hustle and bustle but there's plenty of spots where travelers can escape to nature, even if only for a little while. Cerro El Volador, one of the city's 7 guardian hills takes center stage for its incredible views of the city below. Before heading to the top, pick up a Colombian arepa for an impromptu picnic lunch. Willing to travel a little further afield? A ride on the city's Metro Cable up through the misty mountains to the village of Santa Elena brings a trip to the Arvi Park ecotourism reserve into play.
Fly into Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE), the closest airport, located 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from the city center.
You can see more of Medellín by catching a ride on the metro at Cisneros Station, Alpujarra Station or San Antonio Station.
Whether you're looking for a cozy escape for you and your boo or someplace roomy to fit the family, you'll find some top vacation rentals in and around Medellin. Here are a couple to get you started:
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Nothing beats a quick break to perk you up. If you're ready for some R&R, these top weekend getaways in and near Medellin make an excellent base for a mini break:
Studio apartments are a simple yet stylish choice, ideally suited for traveling sweethearts or solo stays. Spend your days getting acquainted with your new surroundings and your nights relaxing in your comfy hideaway. These vacation rentals in or near Medellin are guaranteed to please:
Whether you're chasing a comfy cottage or a house big enough to fit the family, you'll find the ideal place on Vrbo. Enjoy a mini break at one of these escapes in or near Medellin:
Whether spent in a cabin, a cottage or a condo, a romantic weekend getaway is a wonderful way to spice up your love life. Whisk your sweetie away for a couple of relaxing days at one of these appealing escapes in or near Medellin:
You'll find some awesome mansions for rent in and near Medellin. If you're in search of somewhere spacious with a large dollop of wow factor, these stunners will be right up your alley:
Big groups mean enormous fun. They also mean finding a place that'll effortlessly fit your whole crew. Browse our large group vacation rentals in or around Medellin and get everyone together under one roof:
Of all the conveniences a vacation rental can offer, a pool is without a doubt the most fun. Have a look at these houses for rent with a pool in or near Medellin and spend your time splashing around. Just don't forget to bring your inflatable swan:
Medellin has a tropical rainforest climate, with average summertime temperatures ranging between 50 ºF and 80 ºF. But there's no need to wait until summer to visit. Take a look at the search bar at the top of the page and adjust the filters to find the perfect Medellin vacation rental and organize your getaway for whatever season you like.
Whether you're traveling with the kids or you're bringing your cousins, parents and great aunt along, family vacations equal fun. These large rentals in and around Medellin have space for everybody — as well as everything you need to keep them all happy:
As tempting as it is, don't spend all day kicking back indoors. Get out and discover some nearby family-friendly attractions, beginning with Bridge of the West.
Escape the hustle and bustle and treat your loved ones to a different sort of vacation. Stay in one of these family cabins in or near Medellin and get the camping experience — but with all the creature comforts!
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