Pontifical Bolivarian University, Medellín

Name: Pontifical Bolivarian University
Address: UPB Laureles, Circular 1 No. 70-01 Edificio Rectoral, Bloque 3 Of. 104, Medellín, Colombia

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The Pontifical Bolivarian University, also referred to as UPB, is a private university in Colombia with its main campus in Medellín, where it was founded in 1936. Currently, the university has campuses in other Colombian cities, such as Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería and Palmira. As of January 2021, the university estimated its nationwide student population at 26,000 ()

Local name: Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Established: 1936 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 6°14'32"N, 75°35'22"W

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UPB Laureles, Circular 1 No. 70-01 Edificio Rectoral, Bloque 3 Of. 104Laureles-Estadio (Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana)Medellín Colombia

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Pontifical Bolivarian University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Nutibara, Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Interactive Museum EPM, Barefoot Park.

0.8 miSE
Park, Lookout, View point
Cerro Nutibara, Medellín
21 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...
1 miN
Sport complex, Football, Sport venue
Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín
26 min walk • Estadio Atanasio Girardot stands as a proud emblem of sporting spirit in the vibrant city of Medellín, Colombia. This multifunctional stadium is not just a facility for sports; it is a hub of cultural and communal activities that resonate with the passion of the...
0.9 miE
Museum, Science museum
Interactive Museum EPM, Medellín
24 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...
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Park with fountains and a science museum
Barefoot Park, Medellín
23 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.
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Park
Nutibara sculpture park, Medellín
20 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.
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Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Metropolitano, Medellín
22 min walk • The José Gutiérrez Gómez Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is the most important and biggest theater in Medellín, Colombia.
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Park
Plaza Cisneros, Medellín
31 min walk • Plaza Cisneros, also known as Luces Park or Lights Park, is a plaza in Medellín, Colombia. It is named after the Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, who led the construction of the Antioquia Railway.
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Park
Plaza Mayor, Medellín
25 min walk • Plaza Mayor Medellín Conventions and Exhibitions is the international convention and exhibition center of Medellín and is one of the most modern in Colombia, opening in 2006. It is located in the Alpujarra district and has 21 meeting rooms, space for 3000 people, and 280 parking spaces.
1.4 miSE
6°13'48"N • 75°34'26"W
La Granja, Medellín
35 min walk • Recreation center, Aquarium, Zoo
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Basketball court, Sport venue, Sport
Coliseo Iván de Bedout, Medellín
26 min walk • Medellín Sports Coliseum known in Spanish simply as the Coliseums or the Sport Coliseums, is a complex of five sports arenas located in Medellín, Colombia: the Guillermo Gaviria Correa Coliseum for Martial Arts, the Jorge Valderrama Coliseum for Handball, the Jorge Hugo Giraldo...
1.2 miNW
Library
San Javier Library, Medellín
31 min walk • Father José Luis Arroyave Restrepo Library, most commonly known as San Javier Library for its location in the San Javier commune, is one of ten library parks in Medellín, Colombia. The library was designed by architect Javier Vera.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pontifical Bolivarian University?

Nearby attractions include Nutibara sculpture park, Medellín (20 min walk), Cerro Nutibara, Medellín (21 min walk), Teatro Metropolitano, Medellín (22 min walk), Barefoot Park, Medellín (23 min walk).

How to get to Pontifical Bolivarian University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pontifical Bolivarian University:

Bus

Rosales (20 min walk)
Fátima (20 min walk)

Metro

Estadio • Lines: B (20 min walk)
Suramericana • Lines: B (22 min walk)