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10 Instagram spots around Medellín
Medellín combines mountain views with shaded gardens, public plazas and distinctive modern buildings. These ten subjects range from close architectural details to wider urban scenes.
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Pueblito Paisa
On Cerro Nutibara, the recreated village has a stone square, a church and brightly coloured buildings. From the square, use the edge of a garden to lead the eye towards the church façade.
Search Google MapsParques del Río
This linear park follows the Medellín River and has paths and planted areas on both banks. Compose from a pedestrian path, using a row of trees to give depth to a wider city view.
Search Google MapsPlaza Botero
Bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero occupy this square beside the Museo de Antioquia. Place a section of the museum façade behind one sculpture to show how the art sits within the square.
Search Google MapsOrquideorama at the Botanical Garden
The Orquideorama is an architectural feature within the botanical garden. From a garden path, compose a close view of its repeating structural forms with foliage around the edges. Check visitor conditions before entering.
Search Google MapsParque Explora
The science museum is recognisable by four red box-like volumes. From the public approach near the Universidad metro station, make the geometry of the exterior the subject.
Search Google MapsPlaza Cisneros
The light columns in Plaza Cisneros form a dense vertical pattern. Stand in the open plaza and frame a small group of columns against the sky, leaving the circulation route clear.
Search Google MapsParque de los Deseos
This public square sits beside the Planetarium and Casa de la Música. Use the open space in front of the buildings to make a simple composition of the architectural shapes.
Search Google MapsParque de los Pies Descalzos
Paths and a bamboo grove give this city park a quieter subject than the surrounding streets. From the edge of a path, use the upright stems to create a layered frame.
Search Google MapsCiudad del Río
The green space at Ciudad del Río brings the Museum of Modern Art into a park setting. Photograph from the park and use the surrounding open space to give the museum building context.
Search Google MapsMuseo El Castillo gardens
The castle-like museum is surrounded by gardens. From an accessible garden path, include part of the planting with the building to show the setting. Check admission and photography conditions with the museum.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Medellín Travel: Pueblito Paisa
- Medellín Travel: Parques del Río
- Medellín Travel: Plaza Botero
- Medellín Travel: Jardín Botánico
- Medellín Travel: Parque Explora
- Medellín Travel: Parque de las Luces
- Medellín Travel: Parque de los Deseos
- Medellín Travel: Parque de los Pies Descalzos
- Medellín Travel: Ciudad del Río
- Medellín Travel: Museo El Castillo
- Museo El Castillo: Visitor information
- Medellín Travel: Guide to El Poblado