culture
February 24, 2026
Manrique's 45th Street: Tango, Gastronomy, and Other Tourist Hangouts in the Heart of Medellín
On the 45th, Carlos Gardel is a Metroplus station, a statue, a museum - the Gardeliana House Museum. A presence that expands through the streets of Manrique. Now, it is also an attraction for visitors who arrive in the city with the intention of knowing something more than Commune 13 and Plaza Botero. The tourist route through the 45th begins with Gardel, but is not limited to the Zorzal. It includes the gastronomy of the area, the landscapes seen from the rooftops, and the pulse of a neighborhood that has overcome the stigma of violence and has become a hub of dance, culture, and entertainment.
TL;DR
- Manrique's 45th street is developing as a tourist attraction, extending beyond its association with Carlos Gardel.
- The area offers a tourist experience that includes local gastronomy, rooftop views, and a neighborhood focused on dance, culture, and entertainment.
- Tourism in Manrique is community-driven, with local operators like Wima Travel emerging from community projects.
- The tourist routes have expanded to include the 45th street corridor, featuring diverse cultural offerings such as tango, salsa, dance, and theater groups.
- The majority of visitors are international, with a significant number from France, and efforts are underway to address language barriers through English training.
- The District Secretariat of Tourism and Entertainment is supporting the community's initiative through participatory budgets and structured development phases.
- The strategy includes digital guides on the official city platform, Medellin.travel, to centralize tourist information.
- The model of community tourism is being replicated in other areas of the city, with the District providing support for local initiatives.
- The goal is to consolidate an offer based on cultural identity, community participation, and local economy in Manrique.