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Medellin

Medellin, Colombia's second largest city, is known as the "City of Eternal Spring" for its constant mild weather and beautiful flowers.   Originally founded as  La Reina Mariana de Austria in 1,674 changed its name to Medellin. 

The city grew as the region's wealth of natural resources (specially coffee and gold) became a very important part of the national economy.  Today, Medellin is still an economic engine and crucial to Colombia's development. 

The paisas, as the locals are affectionately called, are known for their entrepreneurship and hospitality. Also famous for their celebrations, many festivals can be experienced around the year.  The Feria de las Flores is a parade where "silleteros" display their flowers in colorful and beautiful arrangements around the city.  The bullfighting tradition lives in Medellin, with the Feria Taurina de La Candelaria, and the traditional Festival de la Trova is where local musicians and singers get together and display their creativity and humor.

Medellin offers many cultural possibilities, like the Modern Art Museum*, Anthropological Museum, Museo de Antioquia and the Museo Zea housing a very extensive collection of Fernando Botero's art.

Other attractions include the Palacio Nacional, the Santafe Zoo and many world-class restaurants, cafes and clubs.

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