Medellín Shopping

  1. Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional

    A palatial building from 1925 in the center, it has been transformed into a shopping mall with more than 200 budget shops (most with clothing and footwear). The area around the Palacio, nicknamed El Hueco (The Hole) by the locals, features plenty of bargain stores.

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  2. Mercado de San Alejo

    A colorful craft market that's good for cheap buys or simply to stroll around.

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  3. Oviedo

    For some finer shopping, head to the upscale malls of El Poblado. Oviedo has a variety of European and American fashion stores.

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  4. Parque Comercial El Tesoro

    For some finer shopping, head to the upscale malls of El Poblado. El Tesoro has a variety of European and American fashion stores.

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  5. Plaza Minorista José María Villa

    Home to a huge, bustling under-cover market with more than 2500 stalls, selling mostly food. It was established in 1984 to remove hawkers from the streets. It's open daily.

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  7. Vizcaya

    For some finer shopping, head to the upscale malls of El Poblado. Vizcaya has a variety of European and American fashion stores.

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