Botero Tour Medellin: Explore Masterpieces & Sculptures by Fernando Botero in Colombian Society
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Discover the captivating world of Fernando Botero on a tour of Medellin. Explore his masterpieces and sculptures that depict Colombian society. Includes a visit to the Museum of Antioquia and other iconic landmarks. Book now!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque San Antonio - Our first stop will be San Antonio Park. In this park, you can find 23 sculptures of Botero. But without a doubt, the most known sculpture is a broken bird.
  • Parque de Boston - Here we will visit the main park
  • Avenida La Playa - We will take a panoramic tour along one of the most important avenues of the city.
  • Plaza Botero - we will cross the Botero Square, where we will see more of Fernando Botero’s sculptures. Also, we will pass by the Palace of Culture, which is one of the most photographed buildings in Medellin.
  • Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture - It is a Colombian public building located in the center of Medellin, on the Plaza de Botero.
  • Museo de Antioquia - But Fernando Botero not only donated the sculptures to the San Antonio Park and Botero Square. He also donated paintings to the Museum of Antioquia, which shows an exhibition about the artist.
What's Included
  • Hydration
  • Bilingual Spanish-English guide
  • Admission to Antioquia’s Museum
  • Medical assistance
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Feeding
  • Unspecified expenses
  • Tips
Additional Information

Medellín boasts the legacy of the illustrious Fernando Botero, who bestowed a profuse array of his sculptures to the city. His artistic prowess is not limited to sculptures alone but pervades the artworks displayed in the Museum of Antioquia. This captivating exhibit depicts parodies reflecting the Colombian society; his intense love for bulls; homages to classics, and the Virgin of Chiquinquirá. Along this fascinating journey, we will explore: San Antonio Park and its iconic church, Boston District with its vibrant main park. We’ll relish panoramic views on La Playa Avenue, and visit the ‘Fine Arts’ Palace (a venue generously given by Master Botero to promote art in the city). The tour culminates with a visit to Botero Square, Palace of Culture, and the legendary Museum of Antioquia.

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Skilled bilingual Guide (English - Spanish), medical service, private transport, refreshments, and entrance fee for the Museum of Antioquia.

TOUR DURATION: 06 hours

Location
Parque San Antonio
Cra 48 numero 63-04, Between Calle 45 & 47, Carrera 46 & 49
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anne_s
Feb 18, 2024
Botero is amazing and unique - Wonderful tour and guide. Only suggestion is to start in Botero Plaza, as that was the best part. Some of the stops were not necessary. Our guide was gracious enough to allow us a food stop as that is not part of a tour that goes from 9-3.
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