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Viewpoint · Medellín, Antioquia
Pueblito Paisa
Replica of a typical Antioquian village on top of Cerro Nutibara, with a square, church and houses with balconies, and one of Medellín's viewpoints offering views of the entire valley.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Pueblito Paisa
Pueblito Paisa sits atop Cerro Nutibara, an isolated hill in the middle of the Valle de Aburrá, about 80 meters above the city. It was built in 1978 as a reproduction of an early 20th-century Antioquian village, with a central square, fountain, church, town hall, school, barber shop and two-story houses with colorful doors and windows and wooden balconies.
The houses house craft and souvenir shops and restaurants serving typical dishes, where you can try bandeja paisa, arepas and mazamorra, a drink made from corn with milk and rapadura. The square usually has music and activity on weekends.
From the viewpoint around the village you can see Medellín from end to end, with the buildings at the bottom of the valley, the neighborhoods climbing the slopes and the surrounding mountains. On the way up is the Parque de las Esculturas, with outdoor works by Latin American artists.
The place is small, and the visit is quick. Late afternoon, as the city lights come on, is the most popular time.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
At dusk, to see the valley in low light and the city lights coming on. Weekends are busier with more music.
How to get there
It's about 3 km southwest of downtown. Take a taxi to the top of Cerro Nutibara; by metro, get off at Industriales station and take a taxi up.
Tip
Order a mazamorra with bocadillo (guava sweet) at one of the village restaurants. Go up by taxi and, if you want to walk, descend on foot via the Parque de las Esculturas.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Pueblito Paisa
Is Pueblito Paisa a real village?
No. It's a reproduction of an Antioquian village, built in 1978 on the top of Cerro Nutibara, with shops and restaurants.
What's the best time to visit Pueblito Paisa?
Late afternoon — to see the city in the fading light and then illuminated.
What to eat at Pueblito Paisa?
Bandeja paisa, arepas, empanadas, and mazamorra — a corn drink with milk — served with bocadillo.