Where is Parque Lleras in Medellin, Colombia?
On May 17, 2001, there was a car bomb detonated in Parque Lleras that killed eight people and wounded almost 100 others. Parque Lleras is located very close to one of the main streets in El Poblado – Calle 10. And technically, the park is surrounded by the following four streets: Calle 9A, Carrera 40, Calle 9 and Carrera 37A.
Which is the nearest metro station to Parque Lleras?
Parque Lleras is located very close to one of the main streets in El Poblado – Calle 10. And technically, the park is surrounded by the following four streets: Calle 9A, Carrera 40, Calle 9 and Carrera 37A. The nearest Medellín Metro station is the Poblado station on the A Line. Parque Lleras is a 20-minute walk uphill from the metro station.
What to do in Parque Lleras during the day?
A day-time visit to Parque Lleras is substantially different than a night-time visit. During the day, take a stroll through the park and stop at the Juan Valdez coffee shop or even sit on the benches enjoying the free Wi-Fi. Most of the bars and clubs and some restaurants are closed during the day.
Is it OK to wear flip flops in Parque Lleras?
An expat in shorts and flip-flops speaking English loudly on an iPhone is likely to attract some unwanted attention in Parque Lleras and other parts of Medellín. But you’ll see obvious foreigners in Parque Lleras all the time dressed in shorts and flip-flops and sometimes doing things that shouldn’t.