About
Pueblito Paisa is a replica of a traditional Antioquian village on the summit of Cerro Nutibara, one of the hills that watch over Medellín. It opened in 1978 and was built with materials from the old town of El Peñol, which was flooded to make the El Peñol-Guatapé reservoir. Visitors come for the stone square, the church, the craft shops and traditional food, and for the views over the city and the mountains of the Aburrá Valley. Entry is free.
Highlights
- A cobbled square with a fountain, a church and a parish house in the style of an old Antioquian village
- Wide views over Medellín and the mountains of the Aburrá Valley
- The three-metre Cacique Nutibara sculpture by José Horacio Betancur
- Craft shops and traditional food such as bandeja paisa, mazamorra and guarapo
- Open every day from 5:30 to 22:00, free entry
Getting there
By Car
Medellín's official tourism guide advises leaving the car in a nearby car park: since the latest renovation the idea is for visitors to reach the summit on foot, by bicycle or by public transport.
By Public Transport
Take Metro Line A to Exposiciones station and walk about ten minutes west along Avenida 33 to the signed turn-off for Cerro Nutibara at Carrera 63B, or change to the Metroplús and get off at Nutibara. Belén buses and the Circular Coonatra also run along Calle 33. From the entrance gate the walk climbs the hill on nature trails.
By Taxi / Rideshare
The official tourism guide says a taxi can take visitors right to the top, and that this is the easiest and most common way up for tourists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pueblito Paisa's opening hours?
Every day from 5:30 to 22:00, according to Medellín's official tourism guide.
How much does it cost to visit?
Nothing. Entry is free.
Where is Pueblito Paisa?
On the summit of Cerro Nutibara, a 33-hectare hill that rises 80 metres above the city. Google places it in the Belén area of Medellín.
How do I get there by Metro?
Get off at Exposiciones on Line A and walk about ten minutes west along Avenida 33 to the Cerro Nutibara turn-off at Carrera 63B, then climb the hill. The Metroplús stop Nutibara is another option.
What is there to do besides the village?
The City Museum (Museo de Ciudad) tells Medellín's story through photographs and a large scale model of the city, the Carlos Vieco Theatre hosts concerts and events, and the hill's trails are home to 101 recorded plant species and 56 animal species.
