Medellin Christmas lights preview and guide

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The traditional lighting spectacular in Colombia’s second city Medellin will recreate miniature ecosystems from the the Antioquian department’s wetlands to the Caribbean with the theme of “nature, life and light.”

The lights along the river in Medellin and main thoroughfare Avenida La Playa will be switched on for the first time on November 17, when there will be a test lighting during the annual general meeting of cities and lighting professionals from around the world (LUCI).

The lights will be turned on again on November 28 and 29, just in time for the much anticipated Madonna concert in the city, and the official “switching-on” will be celebrated on December 1.

While the main tourist attractions will be along the Medellin river and on La Playa, you should also visit the parks and plazas in one of Medellin’s many neighborhoods.

Safety precautions

Make sure that you are aware that along the Medellin river, in Poblado, and on La Playa and La 70, pickpockets will be active and that you keep an eye on your belongings. The neighborhood parks and squares are safe and virtually pickpocket-free.

Traditional highlights

• Water and light show at the EPM building
• Water and light show at the Puente Guayacil
• Parque Bello
• Parque Envigado
• Parque Bicentinario
• Parque Itagui

Christmas decorations in Medellin

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