Places worth the detour in Medellín
23 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Medellín, Colombia, across 6 kinds of detour; museums & galleries are the largest group (9). Best known: Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín. 23 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 23, ranked 23
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Medelln, Colombia
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5.Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Girardota, Colombia
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8.Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
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9.Botanical Garden of Medellín
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
14-hectare botanical garden in Medellín, Colombia
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10.Museo El Castillo
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in El Poblado, Medellín, Colombia
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11.Parque Explora
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Space for science, technology and innovation promotion in Medellin
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15.Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, San Pedro de los Milagros
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
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16.Planetarium of Medellín
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Science museum, Planetarium in Medellín, Colombia












