Visiting Pueblito Paisa in Medellin
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If you are like us, then you needed a nice break from all the amazing hikes around Medellin and especially Cerro Quitasol. There is no better place to relax while getting to experience something unique than Pueblito Paisa in Medellin.
Pueblito Paisa is somewhat of a tourist trap but still worth visiting. It is a replica of what old towns in Antioquia used to look like. Located on top of Cerro Nutibara (Nutibara Hill), the views alone make the trip worthwhile. You will find old churches, cobblestone streets, a museum, and many food options here.
After reading this guide, you will know how to get to Pueblito Paisa, what to do, and where to find amazing photos of this beautiful town in Medellin.
How to get to Pueblito Paisa in Medellin
If you are planning on getting on the metro, then the closest stop will be Industriales. From here it is about a 25-minute walk all the way up to the top.
We decided to take an Uber which was very cheap for us. The cost was $8,000 COP which is around $2 USD. If you take a taxi the cost will be around the same and a little bit more if you come from El Poblado.
- Pueblito Paisa is located on Cerro Nutibara
- It’s located in an easy-to-get-to spot and every driver should know the name.
Some might have an issue if they take an Uber over a taxi because Uber might not go all the way to the top. There are many taxis sitting at the top of Pueblito Paisa, and Uber is still technically illegal in Medellin.
This wasn’t an issue for us as we wanted to hike up the side of the mountain. It was an easy hike, but be careful if you go when it rains. Some of the paths become very slippery.
Below is the map showing the walking directions from the Industriales metro station.
History of Pueblito Paisa in Medellin
Pueblito Paisa first opened in 1978 and has undergone many restorations since then, some of the most recent ones happening in the last couple of years.
Inside this beautiful town is architecture from the 19th—and 20th-century state of Antioquia. The goal is to showcase what it was like to live in one of these towns during those times.
If you like to buy souvenirs, Pueblito Paisa is a great place to do so. Since this is a popular tourist attraction, multiple shops are set up where you can buy something to bring back home.
Best of all the entrance is FREE!
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Things to do While Visiting Pueblito Paisa
Coming to Cerro Nutibara to visit Pueblito Paisa is a perfect way to have a relaxing day. You don’t really have to want to do much besides sit down and talk with a friend. There are plenty of benches and areas to look out at the Medellin skyline. Since this is one of the guardian hills of Medellin, there are great views from this area.
If you enjoy seeing what old pueblos or towns used to look like here, then you have to add this to your itinerary in Colombia!
Walk Around Cerro Nutibara
This old town is located on the Nutibara Hill (Cerro Nutibara). This is a great place to get some exercise and catch some amazing views of Medellin.
There are amazing bike lanes going around the hill up to the top. If you want something faster then take the steps! Located on the Cerro Nutibara is the Parque de Toboganes which consists of some scary-looking cement slides!
Museum of the City (Museo de Ciudad)
Once inside Pueblo Paisa in Medellin, there is a museum that you are able to enter. The entrance fee to Museo de Ciudad is only $5000 COP. It’s small but has a very cool 3D map of Medellin that is interesting to look at.
Along the walls is a timeline of some of the history of the art that you saw throughout the museum. If you made it all this way then you might as well take a look inside.
After visiting this museum, make your way outside and take a photoshoot of the city, or just simply stare out in amazement.
Pueblito Paisa Church
This part of the town in Medellin will be hard to miss when visiting the town. It is a tall white structure, and inside, it is a replica of an old church during these times.
It tends to be what people go to first and for good reason. This spot is great for photos and you will see many people doing the same.
Getting Food in Pueblito Paisa
While visiting this attraction, there are multiple different places to get food. Once you arrive at the front of the town, there will be some food carts with small snacks. Around the square are restaurants and places to have some dessert.
One of the most popular treats here is an ice cream sandwich that is inside a flat waffle. This looked really tasty but unfortunately, we weren’t hungry at the time.
There are also smaller restaurants behind these buildings/down the stairs past the statues of the indigenous chief, Nutibara.
Most restaurants offer typical Colombian food such as bandeja paisa and many others.
The Best Time to Visit
For most attractions, it’s advantageous to visit early in the morning. This is nice because there will be less people there.
We were able to get photos wherever we wanted, and there weren’t any lines to any of the food options.
Rain could push back the time of your visit as it does rain quite often in this city.
Final Thoughts on Pueblito Paisa in Medellin
If you are looking for a relaxing day with great city views then look no further than Pueblito Paisa. This is the perfect place to bring the family and to experience what it felt like to live back in this time period. There isn’t a lot to do here but if you have 1 – 2 hours to spare then I highly recommend you make the trip up.
