Photo credits

Thank you to the photographers who share their work. Every photo on Happy Medellín is used under its license, listed below with a link to the original. Photos from Google Maps on place pages are credited where they appear.

• Colorful whooping motmot with turquoise crown foraging on pine needles in Parque Arví's forest by *Iván Erre Jota*, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Sunlight filtering through tall trees onto a rocky forest stream inside Parque Arví by *Iván Erre Jota*, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Sunny rooftop hotel pool with striped loungers, umbrellas and mountain views beyond by *rb-photo*, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Grilled steak in mushroom sauce with plantain, avocado and fries on a Mondongo's branded plate by `nik`, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Swimmers floating in jade water beneath the white marble cave walls of the Río Claro canyon by 05591, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Rainbow-painted buildings, café umbrellas and decorated zócalo steps around a sunny plaza in Guatapé by Adriana García, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Small group practicing yoga outdoors on a grassy meadow surrounded by trees and blue sky by Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio, Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.
• Ruffled lilac and magenta Cattleya trianae blooms, Colombia's national flower, among glossy green leaves by Alejandro Bayer Tamayo from Armenia, Colombia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Traveler with a backpack and windswept curls gazes over sparkling blue sea by Alessio Lin, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Calle de los Zócalos in Guatapé, a cobbled street lined with brightly painted zócalo houses by Aliman5040, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Restored Talleres Robledo brick facade of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín under a vivid blue sky by Andrés Molina Mesa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Barista pouring steamed milk into a cappuccino to create latte art in a white cup by Angela CoffeeRank, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Woman meditating cross-legged on a rock above a calm emerald pool surrounded by cliffs by Anila Buzoku, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Smiling couple in a playful salsa dip beside a classic red car on a sunny street by Anthonydpadgett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Models in turquoise, yellow and lilac outfits walk the runway together at a fashion show finale by Armen Aydinyan, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Rainbow umbrellas suspended above a tree-lined stretch of La 70 avenue in Laureles, Medellín by ASCCC OERI, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Parque Explora's bright red cube buildings rising above treetops with Medellín's northern hills behind by Averpues, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Green-and-white Metro de Medellín train pulling into a sunlit Line A station platform by AXF02, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
• Travelers chatting at wooden tables on a sunny hostel rooftop terrace with city views by Backpackingmate, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Elegant luxury suite with a white-draped four-poster canopy bed and polished tile floors by Basile Morin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• A scarlet macaw perches among bright green tropical leaves by Berend Leupen, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• A rainbow-winged hummingbird mural glowing with dots of color on a street wall in Comuna 13 by Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Vivid street art mural of hummingbirds painted in swirling rainbow colors on a wall by Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Colorful street mural of two smiling children holding a red heart among flowers by Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Vivid graffiti mural of a grinning raccoon in a tropical shirt holding a spray can by Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Vivid mural of an Afro-Colombian woman beside a rainbow hummingbird on a Comuna 13 wall by Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Cortado with heart latte art in a small glass on a blue saucer on wood by Bex.Walton, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Traditional bandeja paisa with chorizo, morcilla, beans, rice, fried egg, arepa and sweet plantain by Bocardodarapti, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Friends dance and laugh together at a sunny outdoor party, one in a bright orange bucket hat by Brian Kungu, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Ripe red and green coffee cherries on a branch at a Quindío coffee farm by Burkhard Mücke, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Three friends leap for joy on a white-sand beach under a bright blue sky by Calvin Shelwell, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Silletero arranging a vivid purple, pink and white flower silleta in Santa Elena for the Feria de las Flores by Carlos Chalarca, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Coral-orange colonial house with a white balcony draped in pink bougainvillea in Cartagena by Carlos David Machacon Blanquicett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• A hand reaches into a coffee bush to pick ripe red coffee cherries on a farm by Carlos Felipe Ramírez Mesa, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• White colonial building with red doors and blue balcony below green mountains in Jardín by CarUno, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Red-brick rooftops of Envigado spreading toward green mountains under a bright partly cloudy sky by Castillogrande, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Ripening red and green coffee cherries on a branch as the sun rises over the mountains near Pereira by César Ardila, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Orquideorama latticework canopy rising over lush heliconia leaves at Jardín Botánico de Medellín by CONOCER (Wikivoyage shared user), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
• Towering display of red and orange heliconia flowers inside Jardín Botánico de Medellín by CONOCER (Wikivoyage shared), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Costumed riders line up in bright orange street go-karts on a city street at night by Cosmin Georgian, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Elegantly plated fine-dining dessert with a lacy caramel tuile ring and creamy ice cream by dalecruse, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Golden fireworks bursting over the twinkling lights of the Aburrá Valley hillsides at night by Daniel Echeverri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Golden fireworks bursting over the glittering lights of Medellín's hillside neighborhoods at night by Daniel Echeverri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• A traveler does a handstand on a paddleboard over clear turquoise Caribbean water in the San Bernardo islands by Daniel Pelaez Duque, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Bright yellow taxis roll past mural-covered colonial houses on a sunny Bogotá street corner by Darya Luganskaya, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Green islands and winding inlets of the Guatapé reservoir under dramatic clouds seen from El Peñol by David Carlson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• A glowing red and yellow heliconia bloom hangs against deep green tropical foliage by David Clode, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Medellín's skyline and green mountains seen from the forested summit of Cerro Nutibara near Pueblito Paisa by David Múnera, Flickr, CC0 1.0.
• Aerial view of Laureles' leafy streets and terracotta apartment towers in Medellín by David Múnera, Flickr, CC0 1.0.
• Golden-hour view of Parques del Río's green riverside corridor with Medellín's skyline and mountains by David Múnera, Flickr, CC0 1.0.
• Aerial view over Laureles in Medellín, with tree-lined streets, red-brick buildings and green mountains by davidmuner, Flickr, CC0 1.0.
• A beaming Barranquilla Carnival queen in a feathered pink and turquoise headdress flashes a peace sign by Dawin Rizzo, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Friends gather at colorful tables beneath a rainbow canopy of pennants on a sunny street by Diego Castañeda, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Overhead view of a bandeja paisa with chorizo, egg, avocado, plantain, beans and arepa by Digitalizando el pasado, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Strawberry mojito and a layered tropical fruit cocktail glowing on a bar table at night by Dious, Flickr, Public Domain Mark 1.0.
• Towering painted mural on a building corner above the leafy streets of Provenza under evening sky by Edgar Jiménez, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Children playing barefoot in the sand under tall trees at Parque de los Pies Descalzos by Edgar Jiménez from Porto, Portugal, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• El Peñol rock towering over a green hill above the turquoise Guatapé reservoir on a sunny day by Elena.laps, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Towering wax palms rising over lush green Andean hills and valley under a sunny sky by Estebanhphoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
• Deep blue waves curl onto a curved golden beach inside Tayrona National Park by Faby4521, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Bright red two-storey house with arched windows on a tree-lined street in Barrio Prado by Felipe Restrepo Acosta, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Shady trees and open plaza of Envigado's Parque Principal on a sunny afternoon by Felipe Restrepo Acosta, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Cyclists, skaters and walkers enjoy a car-free Sunday ciclovía avenue in Bogotá, Colombia by Felipe Restrepo Acosta, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• A smiling woman in red stands before a wall of bright painted stripes by Felipe Salgado, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Four girls laugh together in front of a bamboo wall by FERNANDO TRIVIÑO, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• A laughing couple strolls through a festive cobblestone street hung with bright flower decorations by Fotógrafo Samuel Cruz, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Hands raise golden crispy empanadas against a sunny blurred background, ready to share by Frederick Medina, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Smiling visitors holding exotic fruits behind piles of oranges, watermelons and mangoes at Plaza Minorista by Free Walking Tours Medellin, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Smiling students hanging upside down in colorful aerial yoga hammocks in a bright studio by Funkynote, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Vibrant silleta flower display featuring a white dove and tiny farmhouse at Medellín's Flower Festival by garciaruizjosedejesus, Flickr, Public Domain Mark 1.0.
• Red, yellow and green river plants glow beneath cascades at Caño Cristales by Gicaman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Colorful paintings displayed under the tall shade trees of Parque Lleras in El Poblado, Medellín by Guía de Viajes Oficial de Medellín, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• A colorful woven Medellín bag in front of a bright colonial plaza by Gustavo Sánchez, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Coltejer tower and downtown Medellín lights glowing under a pink and violet dusk sky by Haroldsmithfoto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Two friends laugh and leap in front of a bold green, blue and red mural by Hassan Kibwana, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Friends chat at sidewalk café tables under warm lights on a sunny afternoon by Henrique Félix, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Dense flower bed of blue, green, yellow and red blooms in bold color blocks by Henry Lorenzatto, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• A fruit cart piled with mangoes, oranges and papayas on a sunny colonial street in Cartagena by Iñigo Telleria Perez, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Two scarlet macaws in brilliant red, yellow and blue perch together on a branch by Jairo Alzate, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Calm hotel room with a wooden bed, crisp white linens, timber ceiling and garden window by Jaka Lushna, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• The granite monolith of Piedra del Peñol with its zigzag staircase against a bright blue sky by Jaroslav Jelínek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Two laughing friends share pizza on a striped blanket during a sunny park picnic by Jarritos Mexican Soda, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Pastel pink and blue Guatapé house with a striped door and butterfly zócalo panels by Javier Perez Montes, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Sunny cobbled square of Pueblito Paisa with tiled-roof houses and pine trees on Cerro Nutibara by Jcillero (assumed; no machine-readable author on Commons), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
• Friends chat at sunny tables outside a white glasshouse café surrounded by palms and plants by Jenn Causing, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Angular dark facade and painted mural of the Museo Casa de la Memoria amid garden greenery by Jfredygaviria, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Dancers in masks and rainbow costumes fill the street during a Colombian carnival by Jhonathan David Posso Guaitarilla, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Turquoise and magenta doors and hanging flower baskets on a traditional house in Salento by Jimmy Gómez N, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Two palenqueras in yellow, blue and red dresses balance bowls of tropical fruit on their heads in Cartagena by Jimmy Hu, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Yellow colonial balconies spill over with pink and purple bougainvillea on a street in Cartagena by Jimmy Hu, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Bright bunches of yellow, pink, orange and purple flowers piled high at a busy market stall by Joe Ross, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Narrow colonial street with flower-draped wooden balconies, pastel facades and bright tropical sunshine by Joe Ross, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Sunlit colonial street with yellow facades, flowered balconies, flags and people strolling below by Joe Ross, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Medellín glitters with orange city lights beneath a violet dusk sky across the Aburrá Valley by Joel Duncan, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Latin band in tropical shirts playing congas, trumpet and bass on a festival stage by John Krupsky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Rainbow-painted balconies and doors line a cobbled street in a Colombian coffee town by Jonny James, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Red Metrocable cabins pass over hillside homes toward Parque Biblioteca España by JoranL, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Metrocable lines sweep down over the glittering lights of Medellín's Aburrá Valley at blue hour dusk by JoranL, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Rainbow umbrellas float above a bright facade and a waving Colombian flag on Cartagena's umbrella street by Jorge Gardner, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• The Orquideorama's giant hexagonal wooden canopy sheltering gardens at Jardín Botánico de Medellín by Jorge Láscar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Metrocable gondolas climbing over red-brick hillside homes above a busy Medellín street by Jorge Láscar from Australia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Metrocable cabin above a hillside station with Medellín's valley and mountains stretching behind by Jorge Láscar from Australia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Relaxed crowds enjoy a sunny afternoon among Botero sculptures and palm trees by José Luiz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Palacio de la Cultura's black-and-white Gothic dome rising above Plaza Botero under a bright blue sky by José Luiz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Aerial view of El Peñol rock rising above the island-dotted Guatapé reservoir by Juan Gómez, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• A smiling salsa couple in red and pink dances in the Feria de Cali parade as the crowd looks on by Juan Manuel Núñez Méndez, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Art deco facade of the Museo de Antioquia with palm trees and visitors crossing Plaza Botero by Juancllinasl, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Ornate red, yellow and green wooden balconies on a colonial house facing Jardín's main plaza by Kamilokardona, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Palm trees and whitewashed colonial houses around the fountain in Santa Fe de Antioquia's main square by Kamilokardona, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Colonial Alcaldía with wooden balconies and red heliconias on the plaza of Santa Fe de Antioquia by Kamilokardona, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Two laughing friends in hats and sunglasses sharing a joke on a sunny road trip by Katie Treadway, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Smiling dancers pair up and spin during a lively group salsa night packed with people by Kyle Hinkson, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Palenqueras in red, yellow and blue dresses rest along a colorful Cartagena street by Laparte Photography, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Three friends crack up together on a sunny island beach day, one in a bright yellow bucket hat by Le Vin, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Green slopes of Cerro de las Tres Cruces rising above pine trees on Medellín's western edge by Luis90f, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Sweeping view over Medellín's valley and pine forest from the summit of Cerro de las Tres Cruces by Luis90f, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Traveler in a striped dress strolls past a sun-faded orange colonial wall in Cartagena by Maarten van den Heuvel, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Heart latte art and a brownie on a Pergamino-branded napkin at the Vía Primavera café in Medellín by mafo souza, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• A silletera in traditional dress carries a towering silleta of bright flowers in Medellín by Mariaalejandragallego, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Palm-covered Johnny Cay rises from turquoise Caribbean water off San Andrés by Mario Carvajal, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
• Wayuu woman unfolding a vivid pink handwoven hammock beside rows of colorful mochila bags by Mario Muchacho, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Four friends laugh together on a green hillside overlooking a wide valley by Matheus Ferrero, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Relaxed reader with a book sitting on the grass under a tree at Medellín’s book fair by Medellín Ciudad Inteligente, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• A traveler browses a bright red craft shop in Ráquira draped with hammocks, bags and pottery by Michael Barón, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• A traveler walks up a steep street of blue, yellow and red houses by Michael Barón, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Smiling Barranquilla Carnival dancer in a feathered headdress of yellow, blue and red by Michele Mariani, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• Hundreds of runners in bright shirts stream down a tree-lined city avenue during a marathon by Miguel A Amutio, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Whitewashed house with a carved wooden door and red painted zócalo panels on a cobbled street by Millerarq2000, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Cobbled lane winding downhill between tiled roofs and houses painted with colorful zócalo panels by Millerarq2000, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• A white and green Medellín Metro train waits at a bright, spotless station platform by Minoh09, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
• Crates of bananas, red plums and green feijoas piled high at a Colombian farmers market by momentcaptured1, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Clear emerald river running between lush jungle banks in Reserva Natural Cañón del Río Claro by Motero colombia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Colorful vendor umbrellas beneath palms and shade trees in Parque Berrío, downtown Medellín by Motero Colombia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Crowds walking beneath the metro viaduct beside the checkered Palacio de la Cultura in El Centro by Motero Colombia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Bright exhibition hall with the red "Medellín es" timeline wall inside the Museo Casa de la Memoria by Museo Casa de la Memoria, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Palm-fringed Cabo San Juan beach curves around turquoise water with small boats in Tayrona National Park by Nate Landy, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Three friends clink latte-art coffees and an iced brew together over a café table by Nathan Dumlao, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Smiling couple laughing together on a wooden bench beside a big leafy monstera plant by nenad53, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Smiling woman with coffee waving warmly during a friendly video call at her laptop by nenadstojkovicart, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Pastel hillside homes in yellow, green and pink stack up across Comuna 13 under teal sky by Néstor Morales, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Whitewashed colonial houses with red balconies around the flower-filled plaza of Pueblito Paisa atop Cerro Nutibara by nigel burgher, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Sunny penthouse terrace overlooking El Poblado's high-rises and the green mountains ringing Medellín by nigel burgher, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Brightly painted houses with decorated zócalos lining a sunny cobbled street in Guatapé, Antioquia by Nikolaiky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Packed stands of Estadio Atanasio Girardot under floodlights with Medellín's hills beyond the pitch by Oo. Denis .oO, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
• Large turquoise hotel swimming pool with palm trees and green mountains under a blue sky by Ossewa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Stylish boutique hotel room with a king bed, warm textured wall and soft lighting by Ouuzo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
• Lush coffee plants and shade trees covering green hillsides beneath a bright blue sky by Paul from Hacketts Cove, Canada, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Towering Quindío wax palms rise over bright green hills in the Colombian Andes by Pedro Szekely, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• A tango couple in elegant black glides across a warm wooden dance floor at a milonga by Preillumination SeTh, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Friends laugh and share plates along a long candlelit terrace dinner table on a festive evening by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Sunlit stone-paved lane with whitewashed walls and pink bougainvillea in Barichara by Racso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Glowing turquoise hotel pool framed by tall palm trees at violet dusk by Raining Huang, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Overhead view of hands planning a trip with a paper map, coffee, laptop and camera by rawpixel.com, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• Comuna 13 graffiti walkway with yellow flowers and visitors, the colorful barrio climbing the hillside behind by RB Photo, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Travelers chat on a sunny corner of Comuna 13 beneath stacked homes painted yellow, green and pink by Reiseuhu, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• A multicolored tanager, the green, yellow and blue bird found only in Colombia, perches on a branch by Ricky Beron, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Pyramids of strawberries, mangoes, grapes and custard apples piled high at a Colombian fruit market stall by Ricky Beron, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• An iridescent emerald and violet hummingbird perches on a dark branch against soft green forest by Ricky Beron, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Yellow colonial houses draped in purple flowers on a sunny Cartagena street by Ricky Beron, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• A traveler in a yellow coat walks under a canopy of pastel umbrellas on a colorful street in Guatapé by Robbie, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Smiling silletera in traditional dress carrying a towering arrangement of bright flowers at a parade by Ropiga, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Sunny view over Pueblito Paisa’s whitewashed houses, plaza and green mountains in Medellín by SajoR, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5.
• Tree-shaded walkway with benches through Parque de los Pies Descalzos near La Alpujarra by SajoR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
• Cathedral facade outlined in thousands of red, green and gold Christmas lights at Parques del Río, Medellín by SajoR, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Riders on horseback and cheering crowds fill a Medellín avenue during the Feria de las Flores by Scabredon (Wikimedia Commons user), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
• Terracotta high-rises of El Poblado climbing the green eastern hillside above Olaya Herrera airport by sergejf, Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.
• A vivid street mural of masks and carnival figures in pink, blue and yellow by Sergio Aguirre, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Vivid pink, turquoise, yellow and red threads stretched across a wooden weaving loom by Sergio Gonzalez, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• A turquoise lagoon pool curves beneath palm trees and a wooden footbridge at a tropical resort by Shawn Lee, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Life-size dinosaur models among tropical plants and flowers at Parque Explora in Medellín by Staticshakedown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Jericó's cathedral domes rising above terracotta rooftops against the mountains at dusk by Staticshakedown, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Metrocable cabins gliding over green hillside neighborhoods of Medellín under a bright blue sky by Steffen Schmitz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Multicolored lights blazing across the facade of a Provenza nightclub on a Medellín evening by Steve Upton, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Group yoga class seated on mats beneath a large open-air thatched palapa by SurfGidget, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Thin magenta beet carpaccio dotted with yellow flowers on a white plate at Carmen restaurant, Medellín by T.Tseng, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Golden empanada in a woven basket on a banana leaf beside Carmen's branded coaster by T.Tseng, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Leafy covered garden terrace with guests at tables in Pergamino Café, El Poblado, Medellín by T.Tseng, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Bustling Mercado del Río food hall with patterned tile floors, chandeliers and busy food stalls by T.Tseng, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Mercado del Río's bold gold logo and entrance facade under a bright blue Medellín sky by T.Tseng, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Cappuccino with leaf latte art in an orange cup on a dark tray beside water glasses by Takeaway, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Bright, colorful café interior with painted wooden chairs, pendant lights and plants by the windows by Takeaway, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Stacks of handwoven Wayuu mochila bags in vivid geometric patterns piled at a market stall by Tanenhaus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• Three palenqueras in swirling pink, yellow and turquoise dresses balance fruit bowls in Cartagena by Tannia Aviles, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Crate of fresh green guavas for sale at the Plaza Minorista José María Villa market in Medellín by TEspiral, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• A travel journal listing places to go lies open beside fresh coffee, glasses and a succulent by That's Her Business, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• People walk a leafy palm-lined street with plants and café terraces in El Poblado by TitiNicola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Lush tropical garden pond covered in lily pads and framed by dense green trees by TitiNicola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Palm-lined pedestrian street with colorful painted pavement and leafy gardens in El Poblado, Medellín by TitiNicola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Close-up of a bandeja paisa with crispy chicharrón, chorizo, fried egg, rice and ground beef by TitiNicola, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Medellín's valley glittering with city lights at dusk, seen from a hillside above high-rise towers by Tomás Botero Vargas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
• A huge open-air festival crowd dances as pink, yellow and teal smoke rises before the stage by Tony Pham, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Group of cheering young hikers jumping with arms raised high to celebrate finishing their hike by U.S. National Park Service, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
• Atlético Nacional fans in green fill the stands under floodlights at Estadio Atanasio Girardot by User34790, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Floodlit night match on the green pitch of Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín by User34790, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Couple practicing salsa steps together in a bright dance studio with red walls by veroyama, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Christmas lights cascading through the tall trees of Parque Lleras on a December night in El Poblado by Vincent Lefèvre, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.
• Overhead view of a hearty bandeja paisa with beans, rice, egg, chorizo and plantain by Wilfredor, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
• A sizzling clay bowl of Colombian breakfast with a fried egg, steak, crisp patacón and avocado by WILLIAN REIS, Unsplash, Unsplash License.
• Neon Christmas light display of a colorful house glows above crowds at Medellín's Alumbrados by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Vivid painted murals line a hillside street on a Medellín graffiti tour by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Medellín's Christmas lights glowing in rainbow colors over the river at Parques del Río at night by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Christmas light display shaped like a glowing colonial house in neon red, pink and green by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Outdoor audience under a sea of colorful umbrellas at the opening of Medellín’s poetry festival by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Tall model space rockets displayed in the bright exhibition hall of the Planetario de Medellín by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Lookout railing on Cerro El Volador with Medellín's valley and mountains under blue sky by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Sunlit forest path winding up through the trees of Parque Natural Cerro El Volador by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Glowing Christmas light sculptures floating on the Medellín River beside neon flower lights during Alumbrados by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Wide tree-lined promenade and planters along Parques del Río on a clear Medellín day by XalD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Neon-lit bars and packed open-air tables under trees on a lively Provenza night by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Shaded veranda with wooden chairs, flowers and green-and-yellow shutters at a colonial-style hotel by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Bright yellow vintage jeep parked before colorful balconied colonial houses under blue sky in Jardín by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Blue-and-white colonial house on the sunny cobbled plaza of Jardín, Antioquia, with mountains behind by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Bright green balconies and doors on colonial houses along a cobbled street in Jericó, Antioquia by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Lively Provenza street at night with diners at outdoor tables beneath trees and neon lights by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Provenza's neon-lit bars and restaurants buzzing with people on a warm Medellín night by Xemenendura, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
• Bronze Botero sculptures, palm trees and the Museo de Antioquia under blue sky in Plaza Botero by Yimicorrea, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Plaza outside the MAMM in Ciudad del Río with a large mural and hillside towers behind by Yimicorrea, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• The grey dome of the Planetario de Medellín beneath billowing white clouds and green mountains by Yimicorrea, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Gothic-style stone facade and red conical turrets of Museo El Castillo in El Poblado by Zack Knowles, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• Museo El Castillo framed by tall cypress trees behind a fountain in its formal gardens by Zack Knowles, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
• A smiling fruit vendor in a yellow dress and red headscarf offers fresh tropical fruit by Zan Lazarevic, Unsplash, Unsplash License.