Speak to a specialist 1300 720 443
Request a
personalised quote
Quote
Surrounded by a magnificent panorama of Andean peaks, Medellin was founded in 1616 by the conquistador Francisco Herrera Campuzano and is Colombia’s second largest city. For years associated with Pablo Escobar, Medellin has long left its dark days behind and is Colombia’s most dynamic and indeed world’s most innovative city for 2013. Moreover, what Medellin lacks in colonial charm, it more than makes up for with its vibrant art scene and culture. The numerous parks and commercial centres are dotted with Botero sculptures while the centre abounds with exhibitions, museums and galleries. To get around, why not take the famous, aerial metro developed in 2004, and explore the surrounding suburbs by cable-car? For horticulturalists, the city explodes into colour each August with the annual “Feria de Las Flores” flower festival, an event that attracts experts and tourists from far and wide.
The elegant Park 10 looms high over the up-market district of El Poblado, a sophisticated, red-brick, business hotel located close to the Lleras Park and the buzzing bars and restaurants of the Zona...
“Everything was perfectly arranged and we didn’t have to worry about a thing, making for a wonderfully relaxed trip. The guides were amazing, very knowledgeable, approachable and professional. The trip exceeded our expectations, was truly memorable - the trip of a lifetime.”
Not quite sure where you want to go? Just click on the themes below and see where the Oasis suggestions take you.
Have you ever been stuck in a country having no idea how to even say 'please' or 'thank you'?
Problem solved… as you can now download free language guides containing 30 basic phrases onto your iPod/MP3 Player.
Sign up for our quarterly e-Newsletter for updates on the latest openings, news and offers from your favourite destinations and Oasis staff travel experiences.
Sign Up For Our Newsletter