1. General Information of Medellín

Area: 380 km² (147 sq mi)
Elevation: 1,400 m (4,593 ft) asl
Population: 2,500,000 approx. (city) – 3,900,000 (metropolitan)
Climate: Average temperature of 22 °C (71.6 °F)

Medellín is the capital city of the Antioquia department and the second-most populated city in Colombia – after Bogotá. It is nestled in the natural region called Aburrá Valley, in the central Andes mountain range. The valley is also a metropolitan area made up of 10 municipalities, of which Medellín is the most important.

The City of Eternal Spring – as it is also known, has grown into an important trade and industrial center in the country. Along with Bogota and Cali, Medellin forms the Golden Triangle, which is the most developed region in Colombia and recipient of the largest inversions.

Its culture is pretty much praised among co-nationals and foreigners since people from Medellín are proud of their city and take good care of it. But also, locals are extremely warm, expressive, and hard-working people with a great innovation capacity since times immemorial. This, of course, is another reason why visitors fall in love with Medellín.

2. MICE Information of Medellín

As said before, Medellin is a key center for economic development in Colombia and it hosts different public institutions and national and international companies. Its largest industries are textiles, manufacturing, energy, financial, health, telecommunications, building, automotive, and food.

Its ease of business is reflected in its position as the 5^th Colombian city in Colombia’s Doing Business ranking for opening a business. Also, there has been high investment in infrastructure for the tourism industry, including the MICE sector.

Below are 16 venues for business meetings and events including convention centers, event centers, and hotels with a maximum capacity of 4,000 people. According to the Greater Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau, in Medellín, there are over 300 hotels with more than 15.000 rooms.

3. MICE venues in Medellín

3.1 Convention Center – Centro de Convenciones Plaza Mayor

https://plazamayor.com.co/

Location:

Calle 41 #55-80. It is 3 km (1.8 mi) from the Botero square, 6 km (3.7 mi) from the Lleras Park and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from the Olaya Herrera Airport.

Plaza Mayor is the largest convention center in Medellín that serves national and international conventions, conferences, exhibitions, and other kinds of events. It is in the city center, hence being close to Botero square, Nutibara hill (where Pueblito Paisa is), and the Unicentro mall.

The facility has 9 exhibition halls that make up over 13,000 m², over 20 convention rooms, and wide squares for circulation and events too. Everything you need to host your event you can find in Plaza Mayor. The facility offers food and drink service, internet, sound, audiovisual aids, furniture, security, cleaning, and phone lines besides the spaces.

Convention rooms

GRAN SALÓN

Area: 2,616 m2 / 28,158 sq ft
Height: 6.7 m / 21.9 ft
Capacity for 2,900 people (auditorium), 1,100 (classroom), 4,000 (cocktail), 1,400 (banquet), or 450 (U shape), and 1,569 m2 for stands.

Gran Salón has 11 possible subdivisions with different capacities.

COMISIÓN 1

Area: 36 m2 / 118.1 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 20 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 21 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 2

Area: 36 m2 / 118.1 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 20 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 21 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 3

Area: 29 m2 / 95.1 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 15 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 17.4 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 4

Area: 29 m2 / 95.1 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 20 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 17.4 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 5

Area: 162 m2 / 531.4 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 150 people (auditorium), 70 (classroom), 200 (cocktail), 80 (banquet), or 40 (U shape), and 97.2 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 6

Area: 162 m2 / 531.4 sq ft
Height: 3.3 m / 10.8 ft
Capacity for 150 people (auditorium), 70 (classroom), 200 (cocktail), 80 (banquet), or 40 (U shape), and 97.2 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 7

Area: 29 m2 / 95.1 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 25 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 15 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 17.4 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 8

Area: 29 m2 / 95.1 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 15 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 17.4 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 9

Area: 31 m2 / 101.7 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 15 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 18.6 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 10

Area: 42 m2 / 137.7 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 36 people (auditorium), 20 (classroom), 40 (cocktail), 32 (banquet), or 14 (U shape), and 25.4 m2 for stands.

COMISIÓN 11

Area: 58 m2 / 190.2 sq ft
Height: 3.25 m / 10.6 ft
Capacity for 52 people (auditorium), 28 (classroom), 60 (cocktail), 40 (banquet), or 18 (U shape), and 34.8 m2 for stands.

Commission rooms can be joined in the following combinations: 1+2, 3+4, 5+6, 7+8, 8+9, or 7+8+9.

CAJA DE MADERA

Area: 1,179 m2 / 12,690 sq ft
Height: 14 m / 45.9 ft
Capacity for 900 people (auditorium), 600 (classroom), 900 (cocktail), 700 (banquet), or 400 (U shape), and 707 m2 for stands.

MULTIPROPÓSITO

Area: 356+35.2 m2 / 3,831+378 sq ft
Height: 2.80 m / 9.1 ft
Capacity for 400 people (auditorium), 150 (classroom), 500 (cocktail), 300 (banquet), or 100 (U shape), and 213 m2 for stands.

SALA ABIERTA

Area: 178 m2 / 1,915 sq ft
Height: 2.9 m / 9.5 ft
Capacity for 200 people (auditorium), 100 (classroom), 100 (cocktail), 210 (banquet), or 80 (U shape), and 106 m2 for stands.

SALA VIP

Area: 84+14.5 m2 / 904+156 sq ft
Height: 2.9 m / 9.5 ft
Capacity for 15 people (banquet) or 25 (U shape).

SALA DE PRENSA

Area: 124 m2 / 1,334 sq ft
Height: 2.9 m / 9.5 ft
Capacity for 90 people (auditorium), 50 (classroom), 100 (cocktail), 50 (banquet), or 40 (U shape), and 74 m2 for stands.

BUSINESS CENTER

Area: 97 m2 / 1,044 sq ft
Height: 2.9 m / 9.5 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 20 (classroom), 80 (cocktail), 25 (banquet), or 10 (U shape), and 58 m2 for stands.

PLAZOLETA DESCUBIERTA

Area: 2,694 m2 / 28,997 sq ft
Capacity for1,200 people (auditorium), 800 (classroom), 1,800 (cocktail), or 900 (banquet), and 1,616 m2 for stands.

PALCO 1

Capacity for70 people (auditorium).

PALCO 2

Capacity for30 people (auditorium).

Exhibition halls

PABELLÓN VERDE

Area: 2,879 m2 / 30,989 sq ft
Height: 16.73 m / 54.8 ft
Capacity for 153 stands of 9 m2, 3,500 visitors (standing), 2,500 (auditorium), 1,200 (with chair and table), or 1,700 (imperial table).

SALÓN RIO 1

Area: 68 m2 / 732 sq ft
Height: 2.68 m / 8.8 ft
Capacity for 70 visitors (auditorium).

SALÓN RIO 2

Area: 89 m2 / 958 sq ft
Height: 4.50 m / 14.7 ft
Capacity for 70 visitors (auditorium).

SALÓN RIO 3

Area: 89 m2 / 958 sq ft
Height: 4.50 m / 14.7 ft
Capacity for 70 visitors (auditorium).

SALÓN RIO 4

Area: 68 m2 / 732 sq ft
Height: 2.68 m / 8.8 ft
Capacity for 70 visitors (auditorium).

PABELLÓN AMARILLO

Area: 2,911 m2 / 31,333 sq ft
Height: 11.10 m / 36.4 ft
Capacity for 148 stands of 9 m2, 6,000 visitors (standing), 4,000 (auditorium), 2,000 (with chair and table), or 1,900 (imperial table).

PABELLÓN BLANCO

Area: 2,785 m2 / 29,977 sq ft
Height: 8.5-11 m / 27.8-36 ft
Capacity for 128 stands of 9 m2, 5,000 visitors (standing), 3,600 (auditorium), 1,800 (with chair and table), or 1,700 (imperial table).

PABELLÓN AZUL

Area: 2,435 m2 / 26,210 sq ft
Height: 6.20 m / 20.3 ft
Capacity for70 people (auditorium).

PABELLÓN ROJO

Area: 2,132 m2 / 22,948 sq ft
Height: 4-4.9 m / 13.1-16 ft
Capacity for 100 stands of 9 m2, 3,500 visitors (standing), 2,000 (auditorium), 1,000 (with chair and table), or 800 (imperial table).

SALÓN DE CONFERENCIAS A

Area: 203 m2 / 2,185 sq ft
Height: 2.85-5 m / 9.3-16.4 ft
Capacity for 10 stands of 9 m2, 300 visitors (standing), 200 (auditorium), 90 (with chair and table), or 70 (imperial table).

SALÓN DE CONFERENCIAS B

Area: 203 m2 / 2,185 sq ft
Height: 2.85-3.15 m / 9.3-10.3 ft
Capacity for 10 stands of 9 m2, 300 visitors (standing), 200 (auditorium), 90 (with chair and table), or 70 (imperial table). It can be joined with a conference room A.

SALÓN DE CONFERENCIAS C

Area: 205 m2 / 2,206 sq ft
Height: 2.85-3.15 m / 9.3-10.3 ft
Capacity for 10 stands of 9 m2, 300 visitors (standing), 215 (auditorium), 90 (with chair and table), or 70 (imperial table).

SALÓN DE CONFERENCIAS D

Area: 222 m2 / 2,389 sq ft
Height: 3.2 m / 10.4 ft
Capacity for 10 stands of 9 m2, 300 visitors (standing), 240 (auditorium), 90 (with chair and table), or 70 (imperial table). It can be joined with a conference room C.

OPEN AIR EXHIBITION AREA

Area: 2,582 m2 / 27,792 sq ft
Capacity for 130 stands of 9 m2.

PLAZA CULTURAL

Area: 2,761 m2 / 29,719 sq ft
Capacity for 80 stands of 9 m2.

MEZANINE

Area: 312 m2 / 3,358 sq ft
Height: 4.15 m / 13.6 ft
Capacity for 20 stands of 9 m2, 500 visitors (standing), 400 (auditorium), 180 (with chair and table), or 170 (imperial table).

MAIN HALL

Area: 864 m2 / 9,300 sq ft
Height: 3.9-8.5 m / 12.7-27.8 ft
Capacity for 45 stands of 9 m2, 800 visitors (standing), 600 (auditorium), or 300 (with chair and table).

3.2 Convention Center – Centro de Eventos Cámara de Comercio

https://www.camaramedellin.com.co/

Location: Av, El Poblado #16ª Sur-75A Medellín.

Cámara de Comercio de Medellín para Antioquia is the local promoter of entrepreneurship and business. They have various offices throughout the city, but Centro Empresarial El Poblado is where you can hold your corporate meetings and events.

The chamber of commerce offers an auditorium, training rooms, board rooms, and meeting rooms with technological equipment. This includes audiovisual aids, Wi-Fi, and furniture. You can also find a terrace, open-air art and theater hall, a café, and parking. Additional services such as food and coffee station are offered.

Note: The capacity of all the spaces has been reduced to comply with the biosafety protocols.

AUDITORIUM 101

Capacity for 24 people (auditorium) or 12 (classroom).

AUDITORIUM 102

Capacity for 24 people (auditorium) or 12 (classroom).

AUDITORIUM 102

Capacity for 15 people (auditorium) or 8 (classroom).

Auditorium 102+103 has a capacity for 40 people (auditorium) or 24 (classroom).

These can become into one main auditorium and all are equipped with audiovisual aids, sound and automation, access to Wi-Fi, 1 wireless microphone, 1 lavalier microphone, computer upon request, and furniture (chairs and desks).

ROOM 101 OR 102

Capacity for 12 people (auditorium). Chairs can be university type or simple.

ROOMS 101+102

Capacity for 22 people (auditorium).

CLASSROOM 201

Capacity for 16 people (auditorium). University type chairs.

CLASSROOM 202

Capacity for 16 people (auditorium). University type chairs.

CLASSROOM 203

Capacity for 12 people (classroom). Chairs and desks.

CLASSROOM 204

Capacity for 12 people (classroom). Chairs and desks.

CLASSROOM 205

Capacity for 15 people (classroom). Chairs and desks.

CLASSROOM 206

Capacity for 8 people (classroom). Chairs and desks.

CLASSROOM 207

Capacity for 8 people (classroom). Chairs and desks.

CLASSROOM 208

Capacity for 10 people (auditorium).University type chairs.

ROOM 210

Capacity for 10 people (O shape). TV, rectangular table.

BOARD ROOM 301

Capacity for 7 people (U shape). 2 TV, boardroom table.

BOARD ROOM 302

Capacity for 6 people (U shape). Boardroom table.

ROOM 503

Capacity for 1 person. 1 TV, table.

ROOM 504

Capacity for 4 people (U shape). 1 TV, boardroom table.

AULA 505

Capacity for 4 people (U shape). 1 TV, boardroom table.

3.3 Convention Center – Centro de Eventos El Tesoro

https://eltesoro.com.co/cet-centro-de-eventos-el-tesoro/

Location:

Carrera 25A #1A Sur – 45. Sótano 4P Sur. It is 4 km (2.5 mi) from Lleras Park, around 6 km (3.7 mi) from the local airport, and 30 minutes by car from the international airport.

Centro de Eventos El Tesoro is within the mall that gives it its name, in southeastern Medellin. Parque Comercial El Tesoro is one of the most complete shopping centers in the city, offering everything from shops, entertainment, and gastronomy, to event rooms, a health center, and a hotel chain.

The event center serves businesses since 2011 and thanks to its architecture and design, and technology equipment, it can hold any type of event. Assemblies, congresses, fairs, showrooms, business dinners, and fashion shows have taken place in CET. Attendees to your event can have easy access to premium accommodation in the articulated hotel, medical assistance, over 40 restaurants, and 400 shops. There are free 2400 parking lots and the rooms have the latest audiovisual aids.

El Tesoro offers a large auditorium that can be divided into rooms, a hall, an executive room, and an alternate room.

AUDITORIUM

Area: 1,100 m2 / 11,840 sq ft
Capacity for 121-1200 people (auditorium), 600 (classroom), or 500 (banquet). With biosafety protocols, it can hold 248 people (auditorium or classroom). It can be divided into 3 rooms, in different combinations. The auditorium has spatial and acoustic separation panels, 13 access points, Wi-Fi, a video projector, and a hall.

EXECUTIVE ROOM

Area: 60 m2 / 645 sq ft
Capacity for 1-12 people (board table). With biosafety protocols, it can hold 6 people. It has a coffee station, Wi-Fi, a 60’’ TV, air conditioning, and an independent access point.

ALTERNATE ROOM

Area: 100 m2 / 1,076 sq ft
Capacity for 5-45 people (auditorium). With biosafety protocols, it can hold 12 people (auditorium or classroom). It has a projection screen, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an independent access point.

HALL 1

Area: 168 m2 / 1,808 sq ft
Capacity for 35 people (auditorium or classroom).

HALL 3

Area: 194 m2 / 2,088 sq ft
Capacity for 40 people (auditorium or classroom).

3.4 Event Venue – Zona E

https://zonae.com/

Location:

800 m (2,624 ft) from Crossroad El Tablazo via Zona Franca – Rionegro, Antioquia. It is 6 km (3.7 mi) from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport and 26 km (16.1 mi) from Medellín.

Zona E is a team of expert producers and creators of dreams. They support you from beginning to end in the process of planning and executing your event. The facilities are found in the surroundings of Medellin, more specifically in the municipality of Rionegro. There, nature is the protagonist, and the 4 venues are surrounded by lakes and lush vegetation. Also, architectural styles and decoration are a highlight.

With Zona E, you will have all you need in one place. Services offered include wedding planner or event coordinator, furniture and decoration, support for sound and lighting, photography, catering, kitchenware, concierge, parking, and security.

The following are the available venues that hold social events such as weddings and corporate events, regardless of their goal (social, training, sales and strategies, or industrial).

GREEN HOUSE

It is an innovative glass structure covered by vines, in front of a lake. Ideal for events that need a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere to create ideas and remember great moments.

Area: 127 m2 / 1,367 sq ft
Capacity for 70 people. Possible set-ups: banquet, u-shape, imperial table, classroom.

MARRAKECH

This venue is cozy and versatile. The sand and the water that surround it transport you to another culture. Adventure spirit and art are key features.

Area: 560 m2 / 6,027 sq ft
Capacity for 140 people.

EL ESTABLO

This venue evokes the idea of a ‘horse stable’ as its name says. Its rustic and charming style perfectly combines with the forest and lake that surround it.

Area: 400 m2 / 4,305 sq ft
Capacity for 140 people.

CASA BALI

Inspired by the paradisiacal destination, this venue offers a large space that can be arranged in different ways and is surrounded by water and vegetation.

Area: 540 m2 / 5,812 sq ft
Capacity for 140 people. Possible set-ups: banquet, u-shape, imperial table, classroom.

3.5 Event Venue – Restaurante Hato Viejo

https://hatoviejo.com/es/

Location:

Calle 16 #28-60 Medellín. It is in front of InterContinental Hotel.

Hatoviejo Restaurant has delighted Paisas for 38 years with its traditional cuisine. It was thought of as a welcoming place for families, business people, and tourists, that reflected the Paisa culture while offering the best typical Colombian food. It all began in Las Palmas road but soon the city demanded more venues, so Hatoviejo expanded throughout Medellin with 4 locations.

Hatoviejo has become a landmark for its excellent cuisine and services, and for its cozy spaces that remind the most traditional architecture of the Paisa and Colombian culture. Today it is considered one of the best restaurants in Medellin and Colombia.

This restaurant is chosen as the venue for different kinds of events and is trusted by the best companies in the city. All locations are equipped with the necessary audiovisual aids, as follows: TV screens, projector, Wi-Fi, microphones, and sound system. There are also exclusive rooms for corporate events and meetings that can be adjusted to cater to your needs.

Complying with the biosafety protocols, a 2-meter distance is maintained between tables.

HATOVIEJO LAS PALMAS

Capacity for 230 people. Supervised parking.

HATOVIEJO CENTRO

Capacity for 90 people.

HATOVIEJO OVIEDO

Capacity for 69 people. Supervised parking.

HATOVIEJO VIVA ENVIGADO

Capacity for 92 people. Supervised parking.

3.6 Event Venue – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

https://www.upb.edu.co/es/home

Location:

Campus Laureles: Circular 1a #70-01, Medellín. It is 6 minutes by car (3 km/ 1.8 mi) from the national airport, 15 minutes from Parque Lleras (6.7 km/4.2 mi) and close to attractions such as El Pueblito Paisa, Parque Berrío, and Botero Square.

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is a private university with 81 years of tradition, being among the best 100 in Latin America (QS Ranking 2016). It has campuses in different cities of Colombia, namely Medellín, Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería, and Palmira. Its reputation is reinforced by High-Quality Accreditation as an institution, with over 20 High Quality accredited programs.

UPB campuses offer spaces for sports, culture, and entertainment. At the Medellín campus, there are 7 auditoriums with 99% coverage of a wireless network.

AUDITORIUMS

GUILLERMO JARAMILLO BARRIENTOS

Capacity for 125 people
Infrastructure 2 access points, main table for 5 people, A/C, conference-type lightning, fixed chairs with retractable seats.
Equipment 1 lectern, 1 projection screen, 1 projector, 1 sound system, 1 CD player, 2 wired microphones, 1 set of flags.

IGNACIO VIEIRA JARAMILLO

Capacity for 96 people
Infrastructure 1 access point, main table for 4 people, A/C, conference-type lightning, fixed chairs with retractable seats.
Equipment 1 lectern, 1 sound console with 6 channels, 1 sound system, 2 wired microphones, 1 set of flags.

JUAN PABLO II

Capacity for 245 people
Infrastructure 2 access points, main table for 5 people, A/C, control booth, conference-type lightning, fixed chairs with retractable seats.
Equipment 1 lectern, 1 sound console with 6 channels, 1 DVD player, 1 set of flags, 1 projection screen, 1 CD player, 1 sound system, 1 projector, 2 wired microphones.

PIO XII

Capacity for 125 people
Infrastructure 1 access point, main table for 5 people, A/C, conference-type lightning, fixed chairs with retractable seats, hall.
Equipment 1 lectern, 1 projection screen, 1 sound console with 6 channels, 1 sound system, 1 CD player, 2 wired microphones, 1 set of flags.

AULA MAGNA MONSEÑOR MANUEL JOSÉ SIERRA

Capacity for 125 people
Infrastructure 5 access points, main table for 5 people, A/C, acoustic treatment, control booth, conference-type lightning, fixed chairs with retractable seats, bathroom and small dressing room, hall with toilets.
Equipment 1 lectern, 1 projection screen, 1 projector, 1 sound console with 6 channels, 1 sound system, 1 DVD player, 1 CD player, 2 wired microphones, 1 set of flags.

MULTIPURPOSE ROOM BLOQUE 10

Capacity for 300 people or if divided into 2: 180 and 120
Infrastructure 7 access points, A/C, conference-type lightning, university-type mobile chairs, 2 elevators in the building, toilets
Equipment 1 lectern, 3 screens, 1 projector, 1 sound console with 3 channels, 1 sound system, 1 DVD player, 1 CD player, 2 wired microphones, 1 set of flags.

FORUM MONS. TULIO BOTERO SALAZAR

Capacity for 800 people
Infrastructure It can be divided into 4 rooms through mobile panels. Public bathrooms and kitchen area, AV3 control room, multipurpose room for guests with private bathroom, press room, and meeting room for 14 people.
Equipment 1 stage, 1 main curtain, 1 video projector of 9400 or 21 lumens, audio system with 8 channels, 6 light bars, 1 set of flags, upholstered and folding chairs.

3.7 Hotel Convention Center – Dann Carlton Medellín Hotel

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Location:

Carrera 43A #7-50, Medellín. It is next to La Presidenta Park, 10 minutes on foot from Lleras Park, and 21 km (13 mi) from the International Airport.

Dann Carlton Medellin is among the best 5 stars hotels in the city. Found in an exclusive sector, the shopping and nightlife district El Poblado, it offers high-quality service for the guests’ comfort and rest.

This hotel brand is an expert in creating unforgettable experiences for the guests. Among the highlights, you will find a climatized pool, a gym with a pool view, a spa, a wet zone with a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath, and a beauty salon. There are two restaurants to enjoy over 200 national and international dishes: Tony Romas, the only rotating restaurant bar in Medellín, and Spiga Di Palermo offering Italian cuisine.

On top of that, the following services are offered: welcome cocktail, parking, medical assistance, lobby café, travel advice, 24h laundry, currency exchange, Wi-Fi in common areas, shoe polisher, wake up service, and daily journal.

Dann Carlton Hotel has an equipped business center and halls for social and corporative events. The rooms’ capacity has been reduced to comply with the biosafety protocols.

GRAN CHABLIS

Area: 600 m2 / 6,458 sq ft
Height: 4 m / 13.12 ft
Capacity for 200 people (auditorium), 96 (classroom), 40 (U shape), 32 (imperial table), 120 (banquets), or 200 (cocktail).

CORCEGA

Area: 221.10 m2 / 2,379 sq ft
Height: 2.55 m / 8.3 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 40 (classroom), 34 (U shape), 30 (imperial table), 50 (banquets), or 50 (cocktail). This hall can be divided into 2 different spaces.

MADEIRA

Area: 191 m2 / 2,055 sq ft
Height: 2.80 m / 9.1 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 50 (classroom), 30 (U shape), 26 (imperial table), 50 (banquets), or 50 (cocktail). This hall can be divided into 3 different spaces.

CHIANTI

Area: 51.72 m2 / 556.7 sq ft
Height: 2.80 m / 9.1 ft
Capacity for 18 people (auditorium), 12 (classroom), 10 (U shape), 8 (imperial table), 15 (banquets), or 15 (cocktail).

PROVENZA

Area: 104.31 m2 / 1,122 sq ft
Height: 2.55 m / 8.3 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 30 (classroom), 12 (U shape), 9 (imperial table), 30 (banquets), or 30 (cocktail).

TOSCANA

Area: 84.21 m2 / 906.4 sq ft
Height: 2.55 m / 8.3 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 20 (classroom), 16 (U shape), 12 (imperial table), 20 (banquets), or 20 (cocktail).

ROOMS

The hotel has 200 renovated luxury rooms. These are equipped with bathroom amenities, quality bed linens, safe box, air conditioning, DirectTV, and internet connection.

SPECIAL DOUBLE

Queen bed, bathroom, lounge, dining table, desk, and room service table.

SPECIAL TWIN

2 Queen beds, bathroom, lounge, dining table, desk, and room service table.

JUNIOR SUITE

1 King bed, sofa, bathroom, lounge, dining table, and desk.

SUITE

Two rooms: a bedroom with a King bed, desk, chairs, bathroom, and living/dining room.

3.8 Hotel Convention Center – Diez Hotel Categoria Colombia

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Location:

Calle 10A #34-11 Medellín. It is a few meters from Lleras park and Provenza street.

Diez Hotel Categoria Colombia is in the exclusive neighborhood of El Poblado, where cuisine, leisure, and nightlife are top interests. It is a space of true comfort and harmony with nature in the middle of the city, where the beauty of Colombian culture is highlighted in each area of the building by the artisan decoration. Each floor boasts a unique ambiance, each one transmitting the essence of one of Colombia’s natural regions: the Amazon, the Orinoco, the Andes, the Pacific, and the Caribbean.

The hotel offers modern facilities, where you can find the Diez restaurant, the Nirvana spa, a wet zone with a gym, and a terrace.

For the business travelers, there is a co-working space and 6 event rooms, of which 2 are fixed and 4 are modular. The latter can be joined to make up the Amazonas Great Hall, ideal for academic or social events. The hotel also offers specialized staff for event planning.

AMAZONAS

Area: 89.52 m2 / 963.5 sq ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 50 (classroom), 32 (U shape) or 54 (banquet).

ORINOCO

Area: 88.09 m2 / 948.1 sq ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 50 (classroom), 32 (U shape) or 54 (banquet).

PACÍFICO

Area: 99.36 m2 / 1069 sq ft
Capacity for 130 people (auditorium), 60 (classroom), 34 (U shape) or 60 (banquet).

ANDINO

Area: 91.36 m2 / 983.3 sq ft
Capacity for 125 people (auditorium), 50 (classroom), 32 (U shape) or 60 (banquet).

AMAZONAS GREAT HALL

Area: 368.33 m2 / 3964 sq ft
Capacity for 430 people (auditorium), 210 (classroom), or 216 (banquet).

CARIBE

Area: 73.61 m2 / 792.3 sq ft
Capacity for 80 people (auditorium), 32 (classroom), 26 (U shape) or 42 (banquet).

CORALES

Area: 76 m2 / 818 sq ft
Capacity for 80 people (auditorium), 32 (classroom), 26 (U shape) or 48 (banquet).

GUADUALES

Area: 60 m2 / 645.8 sq ft
Capacity for 60 people (auditorium), 30 (classroom), 29 (U shape) or 42 (banquet).

TERRACE

Area: 170 m2 / 1829 sq ft
Capacity for 96 people (banquet).

ROOMS

Diez Hotel has 115 rooms interestingly decorated according to the natural region of the country designated to the floor. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, safe box, minibar, desk, minifridge, smart TV, and free local phone calls.

STANDARD DOUBLE

One double bed.

TWIN

Two beds.

SUPERIOR

Includes a balcony.

SUITE

Includes a hammock, a Nespresso coffee machine, a bathroom with a whirlpool shower, and mountain views.

3.9 Hotel Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Milla de Oro

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Location:

Calle 3 sur #43a-64, El Poblado, Medellín.

Hotel Estelar Milla de Oro is a prime option for staying in the most exclusive financial and shopping sector of Medellin – El Poblado. This cosmopolitan and avant-garde hotel has everything to cater to travelers’ needs, starting from its strategic location next to El Poblado avenue.

It offers guests wellness services such as a spa, a rooftop jacuzzi, and a gym. Regarding gastronomy, there is a restaurant and a lobby bar. There is Wi-Fi access in the whole building. Other services are concierge, laundry, private shuttle, and parking.

For business travelers, Estelar Milla de Oro has 4 multi-functional rooms equipped with state-of-the-art communication systems and audiovisual aids, plus air conditioning.

ESTELAR ABC

Capacity for 200 people (auditorium), 70 (U shape), 90 (classroom), 70 (herringbone), 200 (cocktail), 50 (imperial), or 100 (round table).

ESTELAR A

Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 25 (U shape), 30 (classroom), 25 (herringbone), 70 (cocktail), or 20 (imperial).

ESTELAR B

Capacity for 40 people (auditorium), 18 (U shape), 20 (classroom), or 20 (imperial).

ESTELAR C

Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 12 (U shape), 20 (classroom), or 20 (imperial).

MILLA

Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 25 (U shape), 30 (classroom), 25 (herringbone), 50 (cocktail), 25 (imperial), or 40 (round table).

ROOMS

The hotel has 168 comfortable rooms equipped with cable TV, minibar, safe box, Wi-Fi, and telephone

JUNIOR SUITE

SUPERIOR

TWIN

3.10 Hotel Convention Center – Medellin Marriott Hotel

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Location:

Calle 1a Sur #43ª-83, Medellín. It is 8 minutes by car (2.3 km/1.4 mi) from Parque Lleras, 8 minutes by car (3.4 km/2.2 mi) from the national airport, and 32 minutes (22.8 km/14.2 mi) to the international airport.

Enjoy a luxurious stay at Medellin Marriott Hotel thanks to its high-end services and design. It is conveniently situated on El Poblado Avenue, near two big malls, in the financial, shopping, and nightlife district of Medellín.

Being a guest here has benefits such as having access to a complete wellness, entertainment, and business offer including the best attractions of the city. Taste international cuisine at the restaurants of the hotel. The Market allows you to create your customized meal with locally sourced ingredients while Nau serves sushi and other Japanese dishes. Remain active at the fitness center and the outdoor pool and treat yourself at the end of the day with the services of the spa.

Medellin Marriott Hotel has a business center and 5 event rooms with a total area of 357.9 m² / 3,853 sq ft. These spaces have a modern infrastructure and are equipped with audiovisual equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi. Additionally, there is a catering team available.

MEETING ROOMS

ROOMS

Marriott Hotel has 8 different types of accommodation. Guests have access to a private bathroom, 24-hour room service, pillowtop mattresses, satellite TV, air-conditioning, mini-fridge, desk and chair, safe box, alarm clock, ironing kit, and phone. Also, many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows allowing city views.

DELUXE KING GUEST ROOM

1 King-size bed.

DELUXE DOUBLE GUEST ROOM

2 double beds

CONCIERGE KING GUEST ROOM

1 King-size bed. This room features Concierge lounge access.

CONCIERGE DOUBLE GUEST ROOM

2 double beds. This room features Concierge lounge access.

EXECUTIVE KING GUEST ROOM

1 King-size bed. This room features Concierge lounge access and poolside access.

EXECUTIVE GUEST ROOM

1 King-size bed, living room. This room features Concierge lounge access.

JUNIOR SUITE

1 King-size bed, living room, and dining table. This room features Concierge lounge access.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1 King-size bed, larger bathroom with separate bathtub and shower, living room, dining area, and kitchenette. This room features Concierge lounge access.

3.11 Hotel Convention Center – InterContinental Medellín

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Location:

Calle 16 #28-51 Av. Las Palmas, Medellin. It is 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Lleras Park and 5 km (3.1 mi) from the Olaya Herrera Airport.

Hotel InterContinental Medellín is “an oasis in the city of the eternal spring”. The zone where it is located has a varied offer of shops and tourist spots for all tastes.

For the sake of all guests, they have implemented the Safe Guest program, which complies with the government requirements to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Because of this, some areas of the hotel are restricted and the furniture and decoration may have changed, not affecting the quality of service provided.

InterContinental Medellin offers an upscale gastronomic experience with its 2 restaurants and bar. Fogón de Piedra is an open-air restaurant by the pool where food is cooked with ancestral techniques on a wood stove and served on hot stones. On the other hand, Pepe&Melanzane focuses on Italian cuisine and has a nice environment with natural décor. Last, in the lobby, you will find Barí Bar, the meeting point for networking and sharing with friends, which serves coffee, snacks, and drinks.

Other services include a spa, a gym with a wet zone, pool, hair salon, travel agency, pharmacy, and concierge and transport services. Members of the VIP InterContinental Club have extra services and privileges.

As to business needs, the building provides a 24-hour Business Center and 16 event rooms with capacities from 10 to 1,200 people, which makes it the second-largest convention center in the city. Note: Due to the biosafety measures, Auditorium and cocktail seating will have 50% capacity, the other arrangements will function with 30% capacity.

ROOMS

The hotel offers 294 elegant rooms.

SUPERIOR KING

104 rooms with a King bed.

SUPERIOR TWIN

82 rooms each one with 2 single beds.

JUNIOR SUITE KING

13 rooms with a King bed.

JUNIOR SUITE TWIN

3 rooms with 2 King beds.

ROOMS FOR HANDICAPPED PEOPLE

3 rooms with 2 ambiances, King bed, and lounge.

The rooms on the 7th floor have exclusive benefits including access to the VIP room, meeting rooms, the terrace, and a special gastronomic experience.

SUPERIOR

44 rooms with a King bed.

SUPERIOR TWIN

7 rooms each one with 2 single beds.

SUITE

23 rooms with a King bed and lounge.

SUITE CLUB EJECUTIVO

13 rooms with a King bed.

SUITE ANTIOQUIA

1 suite with lounge and a King bed.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1 suite with a board room, lounge, kitchenette, common area with terrace and bathrooms, an Extraking bed, and a solarium.

3.12 Hotel Convention Center – Novotel Medellín El Tesoro

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Location:

Carrera 25A #1A Sur – 45, Medellín. It is 10 minutes from Lleras Park, around 8 km (5 mi) from the Olaya Herrera Airport, and 25 km (15.5 mi) from the international airport.

Novotel belongs to the large chain Accor Hotels, which stands out for guaranteeing the best location and service in each one of its hotels. You find it in Parque Comercial El Tesoro, a mall with a range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment activities in Southeastern Medellin. It also has easy access to both city airports.

The hotel has a modern infrastructure and different services to ensure a comfortable stay. El Almacén restaurant offers a mixture between Latin American and signature cuisine for the 3 meals of the day, while Periférico Bar is the ideal place to end the day with an a la carte menu, some drinks, and a DJ on Fridays. Also, the gym and the pool on the 21^st floor have an incredible of Medellin’s mountains and you can find a spa.

Novotel is a good option for business tourism as it has high-speed internet throughout the building, a business corner, and 6 meeting rooms with natural lighting. There are a banquet service and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.

CORDILLERA

Area: 39 m2 / 420 sq ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (classroom), 18/24 (banquet), 18 (U shape) or 16 (boardroom table).

HORIZONTE

Area: 50 m2 / 538 sq ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (classroom), 24/30 (banquet), 18 (U shape) or 18 (boardroom table).

ABURRÁ

Area: 91 m2 / 979 sq ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 56 (classroom), 72/80 (banquet), 36 (U shape) or 36 (boardroom table).

SIERRA VERDE

Area: 50 m2 / 538 sq ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (classroom), 18/24 (banquet), 18 (U shape) or 18 (boardroom table).

PALMAR

Area: 46 m2 / 495 sq ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 18 (classroom), 18/24 (banquet), 18 (U shape) or 16 (boardroom table).

FOYER ROOMS

Area: 102 m2 / 1097 sq ft
Capacity for 72/80 people (banquet) or 36 (boardroom table).

ROOMS

There are 238 rooms with city views. All are equipped with a LED TV with cable, desk, telephone, safe box, minibar, hairdryer, air conditioning, and ironing kit.

STANDARD KING/QUEEN

30 m2 / 323 sq ft. 123 Standard King rooms, 2 Handicap rooms, and 84 Standard Queen rooms. An ironing kit is given upon request. There are interconnected rooms.

JUNIOR SUITE

From the 6th floor, there is 1 room per floor, with a total of 13 rooms of 43 m2 (462 sq ft). Includes a coffee machine and a lounge.

KING STUDIO

These are on the first 3 and the VIP floors, with 5 rooms per floor for a total of 15 rooms of 58 m2 (624 sq ft). It includes a sofa bed, a lounge, a coffee machine, and an equipped kitchenette.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1 suite of 92 m2 (1022 sq ft). It includes a bathtub, a dressing room, and a lounge.

3.13 Hotel Convention Center – Hotel San Fernando Plaza

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Location:

Cra. 42A #1-15, Medellín. The hotel is only 1 km (0.6 mi) from El Poblado Park, 10 minutes by car (3.3 km/2 mi) from the national airport, and 30 minutes (21 km/13 mi) to the international airport.

Hotel San Fernando Plaza is a 5-star hotel preferred by foreigners and executives traveling to Medellín. It is located on El Poblado Avenue, in the exclusive San Fernando Plaza Financial and Cultural Center.

The common areas of the hotel are cozy, and you can find a variety of services for a pleasant stay. There is a unique Piano Bar near the lobby and the Spezia restaurant serving international cuisine with French influences on the 8^th floor. On this floor is the terrace, where you find the spa and beauty salon, pool and wet zone, massage room, gym, the solarium, and the Asturias bar.

Other services include craft store, in-door parking, shoe-cleaning service, medical assistance, tourist information, laundry, currency exchange, daily press, access for people with reduced mobility, and financial services in the San Fernando Plaza business complex.

Hotel San Fernando Plaza has 7 meeting rooms and catering experts at your disposal. The rooms are named after some iconic trees and have audiovisual aids and connectivity, plus a varied menu of food and drinks, and all that is needed for a successful event.

MEETING ROOMS

ROOMS

The hotel has 167 rooms with a total of 209 beds. Each one is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite TV, sound system, clock radio, safe box, electronic locks, telephone, air conditioning, minibar, and hairdryer.

STANDARD KING/QUEEN

30 m2 / 323 sq ft. 123 Standard King rooms, 2 Handicap rooms, and 84 Standard Queen rooms. An ironing kit is given upon request. There are interconnected rooms.

JUNIOR SUITE

From the 6th floor, there is 1 room per floor, with a total of 13 rooms of 43 m2 (462 sq ft). Includes a coffee machine and a lounge.

KING STUDIO

These are on the first 3 and the VIP floors, with 5 rooms per floor for a total of 15 rooms of 58 m2 (624 sq ft). It includes a sofa bed, a lounge, a coffee machine, and an equipped kitchenette.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1 suite of 92 m2 (1022 sq ft). It includes a bathtub, a dressing room, and a lounge.

3.14 Countryside Hotel Convention Center – Movich Las Lomas Hotel

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Location:

Glorieta Aeropuerto José María Córdova, Rionegro, Antioquia. It is 5 minutes by car from the international airport and 23 minutes (20 km/12.4 mi)

Movich Las Lomas is a countryside hotel in Rionegro, the town where the international airport that serves Medellin is located. And its slogan says it all: More than a hotel, an escape from routine. Whether you are traveling for vacations, business, or corporate events, you can relax at this hotel like no other where the atmosphere far from the city only can transmit peace.

Here, the Safe Guest biosafety program has also been implemented. You will find a variety of amenities for your comfort including the Kúa Spa, a fitness center with a wet zone, tennis court, pool, videogames, pool table, beauty salon, souvenir shop, and concierge service. Airport transfer is free.

Also, it is possible to choose from 2 restaurants: Ébano for tasting the best from the international and local cuisine and Pecan Grilled & Baked for enjoying gourmet fast food in a more relaxed ambiance. There is also the Iraka Bar and the Lounge Club for VIP guests.

Movich Las Lomas is the ideal venue for events that require concentration or a space surrounded by nature. It offers 9 rooms for conferences and conventions, large gardens for outdoor activities, a business center, and audiovisual aids.

Note: Due to the biosafety measures, the Auditorium and cocktail seatingS will have 50% capacity, the other arrangements will function with 30% capacity.

SAPÁN

Area: 402 m2 / 4,327 sq ft
Height: 2.50 m / 8.20 ft
Capacity for 400 people (auditorium), 100 (U shape), 168 (herringbone), 200 (classroom), 300 (cocktail), or 224 (banquet). It can be divided into 2 rooms.

GUAYACÁN

Area: 402 m2 / 4,327 sq ft
Height: 2.50 m / 8.20 ft
Capacity for 400 people (auditorium), 100 (U shape), 168 (herringbone), 200 (classroom), 300 (cocktail), or 224 (banquet). It can be divided into 2 rooms.

ENCENILLO

Area: 80 m2 / 861 sq ft
Height: 2.50 m / 8.20 ft
Capacity for 70 people (auditorium), 28 (U shape), 40 (herringbone), 40 (classroom), 80 (cocktail), 25 (imperial), or 50 (banquet).

ROBLE

Area: 78 m2 / 839 sq ft
Height: 2.90 m / 9.51 ft
Capacity for 50 people (auditorium), 25 (U shape), 30 (herringbone), 30 (classroom), 60 (cocktail), or 40 (banquet).

CIPRÉS

Area: 44 m2 / 473 sq ft
Height: 2.90 m / 9.51 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (U shape), 20 (herringbone), 20 (classroom), 25 (cocktail), 12 (imperial), or 20 (banquet).

CAOBA

Area: 44 m2 / 473 sq ft
Height: 2.90 m / 9.51 ft
Capacity for 30 people (auditorium), 15 (U shape), 20 (herringbone), 20 (classroom), 25 (cocktail), 12 (imperial), or 20 (banquet).

BÚCARO

Area: 42 m2 / 452 sq ft
Height: 2.90 m / 9.51 ft
Capacity for 20 people (auditorium), 10 (U shape), 15 (herringbone), 15 (classroom), 15 (cocktail), 10 (imperial), or 16 (banquet).

ROOMS

Movich Las Lomas has 254 rooms provided with air conditioning, sound-proof windows, a minibar, Wi-Fi, telephone, and a safe box.

STANDARD TWIN

64 rooms each one with 2 beds.

STANDARD KING

152 rooms with a King bed.

SUPERIOR KING

3 rooms with a King bed and a balcony. 19 rooms on Piso Colombia with a King bed. Access to the Lounge Club and amenities.

JUNIOR SUITE

15 rooms with a King bed, living rooms with 2 sofas, a table, and a desk. Access to the Lounge Club and amenities.

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

1 room with an Extraking bed, Jacuzzi, living room with 2 sofas, and boardroom. Access to the Lounge Club and amenities.

3.15 Countryside Hotel Convention Center – Hotel Lagoon Llanogrande

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Location:

Km 13 +800 Via JMC, Vereda El Tablazo – Rionegro, Antioquia. Lagoon hotel is 10 minutes by car from the International Airport José María Córdova and 45 minutes from Medellín.

Hotel Lagoon Llanogrande belongs to Las Américas Hotel Group, a hotel chain with over 40 years of experience in 5-star hotels with top-notch service. It is located outside Medellín, in the neighboring municipality of Rionegro. Highlights of this region are nature and calmness, so it is ideal for a getaway from the city whether it is for leisure or business purposes. Its name is given by the huge lagoon of over 19,000 m² that is in front of the hotel.

Lagoon Llanogrande facilities are spacious and modern but allow direct contact with nature. The hotel has a variety of services for wellness and leisure. There is a heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi, green zones for doing sports, and a fitness center. Additional services include laundry, private parking, and 24-hour security.

High cuisine offer is represented by the Cumbal Restaurant, which serves a fusion menu with local, Peruvian and international cuisine, and the Lugano bar, the ideal place to have some drinks in a relaxed environment.

The hotel is also perfect for meetings and events. There is a main hall with a capacity of 300 people, two meeting rooms and a co-working area. Expect a specialized staff in logistics and customer service to help you organize and hold your ideal event at Lagoon Hotel.

MICHIGAN HALL

Area: 314.16 m2 / 3,381 sq ft
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 300 people (auditorium), 150 (classroom), 350 (cocktail), 120 (buffet), or 180 (banquet).

MICHIGAN 1

Area: 103.96 m2 / 1,119 sq ft
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 34 (U-shape), 57 (classroom), 30 (imperial), 80 (cocktail), 60 (buffet), or 60 (banquet).

MICHIGAN 2

Area: 75.42 m2 / 811.8 sq ft
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 55 people (auditorium), 21 (U-shape), 30 (classroom), 16 (imperial), 50 (cocktail), or 30 (banquet).

MICHIGAN 3

Area: 114.52 m2 / 1,232 sq ft
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 100 people (auditorium), 34 (U-shape), 57 (classroom), 30 (imperial), 80 (cocktail), 60 (buffet), or 60 (banquet).

BAIKAL MEETING ROOM

Area: 20.8 m2 / 223.8 sq ft
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 12 people (imperial).

TURKANA MEETING ROOM

Area: 31 m2 / 333.6 sq ft
Height: 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
Capacity for 20 people (auditorium), 12 (U-shape), or 12 (classroom).

ROOMS

There are 109 comfortable rooms and suites with balconies and terraces that allow lake views. Guests have access to 24-hour room service, high-speed Wi-Fi, TV, safe box, and minibar. Also, rooms come equipped with a work desk, air conditioning, a telephone, and a private bathroom with amenities.

SUPERIOR DOUBLE

12 rooms. Equipped with 2 beds, a sofa, private bathroom, and balcony. Suitable for families.

SUPERIOR SINGLE

42 rooms. Equipped with one bed, a chair, a private bathroom, and a balcony. Suitable for business travelers and couples.

JUNIOR SUITE

28 rooms. Equipped with one bed, living room, private bathroom, and balcony. Suitable for executives, couples, and families.

LAGOON SUITE

27 rooms. There are 2 spaces: a bedroom with one bed and a private bathroom, and a living room with a dining table, guest bathroom, and a balcony. Suitable for executives, couples, and families.

3.16 Hotel – Estelar La Torre Suites

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Location:

Carrera 20 #1-33, Medellín

This hotel with the concept of exclusive suites is located one block away from El Tesoro mall, the most important in the city. Your stay will be unforgettable thanks to the quality services and the comfort of the spacious and modern suites.

As for the common areas of the hotel, you will find a gym, heated pool, Turkish bath and sauna, apart from a Spa. Also, yoga and pilates classes are offered. The on-site restaurant is open from 6 am to 9 pm. Other services offered are Wi-Fi, a playroom with a library, laundry, private transport, security, and parking.

For business people staying at the hotel, Estelar La Torre Suites offers a meeting room with a capacity for 8 people.

Rooms

The hotel, as its name says, offers suites, specifically 45 suites of one and two rooms. Each suite has rooms with a bathroom and dressing room, external bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, laundry zone with a washing-dryer machine, living/dining room, and balcony.

4. Airport and Connections to Medellín

José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)

The international airport is located in the municipality of Rionegro, southwest of Medellin. It is 24 km (15 mi) – a 25-minute drive, from the city center.

NATIONAL FLIGHTS

• Barranquilla – Avianca, Viva Air
• Bogota D.C – Avianca, Viva Air, LATAM
• Bucaramanga
• Cali – Avianca, EasyFly
• Cartagena – Avianca, Viva Air
• Cúcuta
• Montería – Viva Air
• Neiva – EasyFly
• Pereira
• San Andrés – Viva Air
• Santa Marta – Viva Air

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

• Aruba
• Cancun
• Caracas
• Fort Lauderdale - Spirit
• Lima
• Madrid
• Mexico City – AeroMexico
• Miami – Avianca, Viva Air
• New York – Avianca
• Orlando
• Panama – Copa Airlines
• Santo Domingo

Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)

The EOH airport is within the city, around 5 km (3 mi) – a 10-minute drive, from the city center.

NATIONAL FLIGHTS

• Armenia – EasyFly
• Barranquilla – Satena
• Bogota – Satena
• Bucaramanga – EasyFly
• Cali – Satena r
• Carepa – Satena, EasyFly /li>
• Corozal – EasyFly
• Cúcuta – EasyFly
• Ibagué – EasyFly
• Manizales – EasyFly
• Montería – EasyFly
• Pereira – EasyFly
• Quibdó – Satena, EasyFly
• Tolú - Satena
• Villavicencio – EasyFly

5. Incentive Travel in Medellin – Activities and experiences

5.1 City tour

Of course, visiting the main tourist spots of Medellín is a must-do regardless of the purpose of travel. The metro is a good option to optimize time and money when touring the city.

• The Botero square is in the city center and remains one of the most traditional spots among the locals. Its name is due to the open-air museum of 23 sculptures made by the artist Fernando Botero, donated to the city in 2002.
• Parque de los Pies Descalzos is a place where water is key, and nature and science interconnect. It is perfect to have a picnic, reunite with colleagues, or simply take a relaxing walk. The Water Museum there is worth a visit.
• Pueblito Paisa, on the top of Nutibara hill, is a small-scale replica of the traditional Paisa town. It reflects the local architecture, social structure, and cultural aspects of the Antioquia department population while offering a panoramic view of the city.
• Lleras Park is the ideal place to visit at night to get to know the dynamics of a spring city like Medellín. Located in the exclusive El Poblado district, it’s surrounded by a varied offer of shops, cafés, libraries, restaurants, bars, clubs. The park itself is to be walked and admired.

5.2 Science, history, and culture

In Medellin, museums are plentiful and without a doubt, there is one for every taste. You can choose whichever appeal more to your interests and combine them in a one-day tour.

In front of Botero Square is the Antioquia Museum, which has a collection of over 5,000 pieces related to Colombia’s archaeology, history, and art. The list extends to the Modern Art Museum of Medellin, Viztaz Museum, the Vásquez and Carré buildings, El Castillo museum, Madre Laura Ethnographical museum, and many more. For a more interactive experience, don’t forget the Planetarium and Explora Park.

5.3 Ecotourism in Medellin

Green areas are seen throughout the city, and it has to do with its commitment to sustainable development. If you are keen to have a relaxed day in connection with nature, you should consider these attractions.

• Going from the city to the forest (without leaving the city) in 30 minutes is possible in Medellin. Arví Park is a protected forest reserve with an unparalleled natural richness. Several ecotourism activities are offered here including hiking, bird watching, bike tours, and other theme guided tours, picnics, and more.
• The city’s Botanical Garden is a biodiversity spot downtown. With 13 hectares and over 2,000 trees, this place has different collections of flora and fauna species such as orchids, palms, and butterflies.
• The Medellín Zoo is a park and museum hosting a number of Colombian animal species, as well as fauna from Africa, Asia, and North America.

5.4 Comuna 13 Tour

Commune #13 of Medellín is a role model of resiliency and social transformation. A community once hit by extreme violence and gang crime, today welcomes visitors with open arms and a big smile. Art was key in this transformation process, so there is a graffiti tour and varied music and dance shows presented by local groups. The view from there is also incredible. The escalators that lead to the neighborhood are easily accessible by metro, cable car, and taxi.

5.5 Day trip to Guatapé

If you are looking for some more adventure and cleaner air, a day trip to Guatapé is a must. It is a town 2 hours by car from Medellin which stands out by the bright colored houses with decorations that lay next to a nice reservoir. This reservoir is actually artificial and has small islands that evoke the feeling of being on the ocean. The town offers exquisite typical cuisine and picturesque handcrafts while the water body is ideal for practicing water sports.

Of course, a trip to Guatapé is not complete without climbing to the top of the huge El Peñol rock. This takes around 700 steps, but the panoramic view of the reservoir and the town is totally worth it.

5.6 Golf in the city of eternal spring

What better conditions to play golf than having spring all year-round? This is only possible in Medellin. There are 2 excellent golf courses namely Club Campestre the Medellin in the nearby town – Rionegro, and Club El Rodeo, which has campuses both in the city and Rionegro. All three courses are Par 72 with 18 holes and are at an average altitude of 2,000 m (6,561 ft) above sea level.

Golf is a great activity for improving strategic thinking, focus, and keeping an active body.

6. Why Medellín?

7 reasons why you should choose Medellín as your next MICE destination.

1 It offers high profile event centers for different needs.

It has venues suitable for meetings, conferences, and exhibitions distributed in convention centers, hotels, and universities, as well as incredible non-traditional venues.

2 Medellin was among the 20 first cities on the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranking of meeting per city for Latin and North America.

This is the most important classification of the MICE tourism segment and the city reached the 18th position in 2019.

3 Medellin was named the world’s most innovative city.

The city gained this competition organized by the non-profit Urban Land Institute because of its modern infrastructure and efforts in increasing the mobility of poor communities.

4 It has a strategic location and good transport infrastructure.

Medellin has 12 international routes and a wide range of domestic air routes, including daily connections with Bogota. Also, there is a metro, train, tram, and cable car to move around the city.

5Medellin is part of the Golden Triangle.

This is a region delimited by the 3 main cities and consumption centers in the country (Bogota, Medellin, and Cali). This is where more than half of the population is based and where almost three-quarters of the GDP is generated.

6The city of eternal spring boasts breathtaking landscapes.

The pleasant weather here allows enjoying unique landscapes all year round. Nature plays an important role, so eco-parks, botanical gardens, and nature reserves with spectacular views are common.