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March 24, 2026

Get Ready! Free tour of several churches in downtown Medellín before Holy Week

Few days left until Holy Week and one of the most interesting tours to discover the temples of downtown Medellín, which have marked history, is renewed...

Get Ready! Free tour of several churches in downtown Medellín before Holy Week

TL;DR

  • A free guided tour of historic churches in downtown Medellín is scheduled for Friday, March 27th.
  • The tour begins at 2:00 PM from Plazuela San Ignacio and will visit four key churches: San Ignacio de Loyola, San José, Basílica Menor de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, and Catedral Basílica Metropolitana.
  • This initiative promotes cultural and religious tourism, aiming to foster a deeper connection with the city's historical heritage.
  • The tour concludes around 4:00 PM at the Catedral Basílica Metropolitana.
  • The tour guide, Candelario from Cuoolturízate, will share historical facts, stories, and anecdotes about each location.