San Javier Travel Guide

Medellin

Comuna 13, Medellín. Less than twenty years ago this area was one of the most dangerous districts in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 

Today, it's one of the hippest neighbourhoods in town. 

We've only been in Medellín for a few days so far, but it's quickly becoming one of our favourite cities of the trip.

#LatinAmerica #Colombia #Medellin
Comuna 13, Medellín. Less than twenty years ago this area was one of the most dangerous districts in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. 

Today, it's one of the hippest neighbourhoods in town. 

We've only been in Medellín for a few days so far, but it's quickly becoming one of our favourite cities of the trip.

#LatinAmerica #Colombia #Medellin
Medellín was once titled the most innovative #urbanjungle in the world because of the ways it looked to improve quality of life for its inhabitants. This is one of them. For many, getting home meant walking up hundreds of flights of stairs. Medellin thus installed public escalators for people in this Comuna to be able to get home  easier
View from Conmuna 13, used to be the most dangerous place in Medellin
Once the most dangerous neighborhood in the world's most dangerous city, Comuna 13 in San Javier, rises #aboveitall to welcome visitors through its colorful streets. Boasting public escalators and some outstanding street art this revitalized neighborhood is a must. I highly recommend taking one of the graffiti tours for an insider's perspective.

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Top hotels in San Javier

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo

3.5 out of 5
# 37-40 Calle 9A Medellín
The price is 2.027.939 ₫ per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
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2.027.939 ₫ total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lleras Park and Poblado Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
Room was cleaned nicely, staff was helpful and friendly. Would recommend

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Calle Flora Hotel by Jalo
Heiss Hotel By Jalo

Heiss Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
1460 Cra. 43F Medellín Antioquia
The price is 1.418.004 ₫ per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
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1.418.004 ₫ total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Poblado Park and Lleras Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,135 reviews)
Excellent service in all aspects of the Hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Heiss Hotel By Jalo
Hotel Dorado La 70

Hotel Dorado La 70

4 out of 5
Carrera 70 No 44 B-66 Medellín
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,819 reviews)
Everything was great, from the beginning to the end of the stay. They were all very polite and kind.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Dorado La 70
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin

5 out of 5
Calle 10B # 37-29 Medellín Antioquia
The price is 6.014.466 ₫ per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
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6.014.466 ₫ total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this luxury hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
The breakfast was great , service was great . Hotel is on a prime location in Provenza area , walkable to all restaurants. We had a bit of issue on our AC in the room but we managed it . Beautiful hotel

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo

4 out of 5
Carrera 41 # 10 - 37 Medellín Medellín
Stay at this hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,698 reviews)
The staff is amazing, the room is very small but cute.beds not so comfy. located in a great area.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hashtag 98 Hotel By Jalo
V Grand Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

V Grand Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 43 No 14 - 81 Medellín
The price is 2.342.188 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
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2.342.188 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Medellín. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,290 reviews)
Excelnte Hotel, orden, limpieza, Excelente desayuno, vista, confort. Recomendado 1000%

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

V Grand Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
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Other neighbourhoods around San Javier

Medellín, Antioquia / Colombia August 07, 2017. La Commune No. 13 San Javier is one of the 16 communes of the city of Medellín, Colombia. It is located west of the Western Central Zone of the city

La América

While you're in La América, take in top sights like Miguel Angel Builes Ethnographic Museum and jump on the metro at Santa Lucia Station to see more of the city.

La América
Jesus Nazareno Church In Medellin, Colombia; Shutterstock ID 357037127

Laureles

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Laureles is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Unicentro Shopping Center and Belén Andrés Escobar Sports Complex while in the area.

Laureles
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Florida Nueva

Even though there aren't top sights in Florida Nueva, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium. Jump on the metro at Estadio Station to see more of the city.

Florida Nueva
Foto aérea del cerro Nutibara, icono natural de la ciudad de Medellín. Al fondo el occidente de Medellín, comuna de Laureles y Estadio.

Laureles - Estadio

While you're in Laureles - Estadio, take in top sights like Atanasio Giradot Stadium or Unicentro Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Estadio Station or Suramericana Station.

Laureles - Estadio
Aerial view of a popular district on a hill of Medellin, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

Belen

Though Belen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Centro Comercial Los Molinos and Unicentro Shopping Center.

Belen
Luis Angel Arango Library which includes an administrative building and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

La Candelaria

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might enjoy the shopping while in La Candelaria. Antioquia Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Parque Berrio Station or Prado Station to see more of the city.

La Candelaria


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