Torre del Café, Medellín

Name: Torre del Café
Address: Medellín, Colombia

#42 among attractions in Medellín

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Torre del Café, also known as Edificio del Café, is a 36-storey high-rise commercial office skyscraper in the city municipality of Medellín, Colombia. Although the starting date of its construction is unknown, the Torre del Café was completed in 1975. Torre del Café is 160 metres high. Torre del Café has 36 floors, with a roof height of 520 feet, making it the second-tallest skyscraper in Medellín after the 175-metre-high skyscraper, the Torre Coltejer, and the tenth-tallest in Colombia. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1975 (50 years ago)Height: 525 ftFloors: 36Coordinates: 6°14'41"N, 75°33'58"W

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Torre del Café – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Nutibara, Museo de Antioquia, Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, Interactive Museum EPM.

1.1 miSW
Park, Lookout, View point
Cerro Nutibara, Medellín
29 min walk • Cerro Nutibara is a lush oasis amid the bustling urban landscape of Medellín, Colombia. This verdant park, nestled on a hill in the heart of the city, offers a serene escape for locals and tourists alike. Rising to a modest height of 80 meters, Cerro Nutibara is not...
0.6 miNW
1881 museum showcasing national artists
Museo de Antioquia, Medellín
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Medellín, the Museo de Antioquia stands as a proud testament to Colombia's rich cultural heritage. This prestigious museum, founded in 1881, is not only one of the oldest in the country but also a beacon of art and history in the bustling city...
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Convention center
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, Medellín
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Medellín, Colombia, the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and architectural splendor. This imposing gothic-style building, with its intricate façades and ornate windows, serves not...
0.7 miW
Museum, Science museum
Interactive Museum EPM, Medellín
19 min walk • The Interactive Museum EPM, nestled in the bustling urban landscape of Medellín, Colombia, is an innovative and dynamic institution that stands out as a beacon of knowledge and interactive learning. This museum is dedicated to promoting understanding of technology...
0.8 miW
Park with fountains and a science museum
Barefoot Park, Medellín
20 min walk • Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains. As suggested by its name, the park is playful in nature.
0.4 miNW
Park
Parque Berrío, Medellín
10 min walk • Berrío Park is an urban plaza located in the geographical heart of Medellín, Colombia. It is popular as a meeting place for local residents and as the main reference of the city for visitors, as there are several attractions nearby. The park is named after Pedro Justo Berrío, who was a conservative politician and governor of Antioquia.
1.2 miSW
Park
Nutibara sculpture park, Medellín
32 min walk • Sculpture Park is a sculpture garden at the foot of Nutibara Hill in Medellín, Colombia and the first of its kind in the country.
~1910 ftN
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, Medellín
10 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria or simply La Candelaria Church, as it is more popularly known, is a Roman Catholic temple dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of Virgin of Candelaria.
0.7 miN
Monumental cathedral made of brick
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, Medellín
17 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception. It is located in the central zone of the Medellín in the Villanueva neighborhood on the north side of Bolívar Park.
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Metropolitano, Medellín
21 min walk • The José Gutiérrez Gómez Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is the most important and biggest theater in Medellín, Colombia.
0.6 miN
Park
Bolívar Park, Medellín
15 min walk • The Park of Bolívar or Bolívar Park, as it is popularly known, is an urban park in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. The park was inaugurated in 1892 and named in honor of the liberator Simón Bolívar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Torre del Café?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, Medellín (10 min walk), Parque Berrío, Medellín (10 min walk), Plaza Cisneros, Medellín (11 min walk), Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, Medellín (13 min walk).

How to get to Torre del Café by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torre del Café:

Bus

San José (5 min walk)
La Playa (9 min walk)

Metro

Suramericana • Lines: B (33 min walk)