Cerro de Nutibara Sculpture Park — Attraction in Medellín

I recently visited Pueblito Paisa, and the experience was underwhelming. The area is quite small, with just a public square, a church, a few shops, and restaurants-enough to explore in less than an hour.

A quaint path tucked at the bottom of a short staircase is lined with food stalls. As we reached the bottom, a friendly waiter greeted us with a warm smile and a menu. Drawn by his hospitality, we decided to dine there. I enjoyed a tasty tilapia meal for 35,000 pesos (~US$8.75) and spotted some chachalacas - local birds - curiously perched nearby. Please note, the restrooms charge 1,200 pesos, more if you need toilet paper.

For safety, if you’re not a local, I recommend using Uber up and down the hill instead of hiking the park trails. lt's a nice stop if you have extra time, but...

This review is not about the attraction itself but rather, a warning. My partner and I visited on March 22nd 2024, we walked the sculpture path on the way down and we were robbed by a man with a gun. He took everything we had with us; our backpacks, wallets, cell phones. It really sucked, and was an incredibly uncomfortable situation. We were on a marked path and it was still light out around 5PM. We crossed the paths of various people before and after the altercation, it was not a deserted area. The security at the bottom of the hill was not helpful. Please be advised, it's best to take a taxi up and down the hill to avoid a...

The park is a lovely green space to explore, with wildlife (and views on a clear day, I would imagine!) It is free to enter.

The village in the centre is quite underwhelming and the shops and food/drinks are touristastic! But then, we ARE tourists. Get a taxi to the top and go with limited expectations and enjoy a stroll down and around on a cloudy day!

There are local taxis at the base of the hill and a friendly taxi rank with cold drinks where we enjoyed a sit, then took a 13000COP (