Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: Museo de Antioquia; Alcaldía de Medellín. Hero photo: Steffen Schmitz (more photos), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Take the Metro to Parque Berrío and you are basically there. Plaza Botero is an open square of Fernando Botero’s bronze figures, and the Museo de Antioquia next door holds more of his work. Go in daylight, keep the phone in a pocket, and leave before it gets dark. I like the Centro. I do not like it after the shops close.
Plaza Botero
The square is an open-air gallery of Botero’s rounded bronze figures, donated by the artist.
It sits outside the Museo de Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture. The sculptures are sturdy. Your phone is not. Hold it with two hands if you must take the photo.
Museo de Antioquia
The museum has a large Botero collection alongside other Colombian art. Check its website for current hours and fees. I am not going to guess a ticket price that will be wrong by the time you land.
Nearby
- Parque Berrío and the Metro.
- The Ayacucho tram and the street markets.
- Pueblito Paisa on Cerro Nutibara, a replica village with a view over the city.
Safety
The Centro is crowded, and pickpockets work crowds. Go by day, carry little, and leave before dark. See is Medellín safe?
Frequently asked questions
Which Metro stop is Plaza Botero?
Parque Berrío.
Is Medellín’s Centro safe?
Busy and workable by day if you pay attention. I would not be there at night.
