Medellin Neighborhood Guides: 12 de Octubre

TLDR? Hiking through the Mirador Cerro El Picacho Ecopark is one of the best things to do in the commune 12 de Octubre.

If you’re in Medellín long enough, you might want to get to know other parts of the city, not only its center.

With 14 neighborhoods, 12 de Octubre is one of the smallest communes in Medellín. It’s the sixth of the 16 communes in Paisa city.

El Picacho is one of its most popular neighborhoods, where you’ll find several tourist attractions.

Like any commune in Medellín, October 12 also has different bus routes that connect it with the entire city.

However, its main attraction is the metrocable stations! It currently has two stations, the El Progreso station and the 12 de Octubre station.

In 12 de Octubre, you can see Medellin from above! Here’s what else you can do in this area.

Things to Do in 12 de Octubre

From natural attractions to architectonic ones, here’s a small list of things to do in this commune.

Ecoparque Mirador Cerro El Picacho

Mirador Cerro El Picacho is a perfect viewpoint of the city with a sculpture of Christ on its top. I suggest you go there at sunset: that way, you can see how things look in the light of day and enjoy nightfall.

Sometimes the view is blurred due to the fog, so I recommend you bring a coat.

You’ll find illumination along the path, so going down at night isn’t a problem. It’s also a very visited place.

If you intend to do a little exercise, you should go in the morning and enjoy the green areas as you go uphill.

Address: Medellín, San Cristóbal, Medellín, Antioquia.

Parque Comfama

Here you have a whole recreational park to enjoy!

Comfama is a network of recreational parks you can find in other places in Antioquia, such as Guatapé.

It’s an ideal place to spend an afternoon with the family.

Among its attractions, it also has a pier and a beautiful lake. Here you can take a tour in a small boat and enjoy the animals.

You can also take some trails around the recreational park.

Address: Cl. 103c #24, Doce de Octubre, Medellín, Antioquia

UVA El Encanto

The UVA parks in Medellin are an architectural beauty and a great place to hang out.

It has different entertainment spaces, such as green areas and a court. You’ll see small water jets coming from the floor.

It’s an easily accessible place with a pathway next to it.

Address: Vía Baloto Drog Farma Medellin, Cra. 76 # 104, Medellín, Doce de Octubre, Medellín, Antioquia

Where to Eat

Touring a place is always tiring and requires a full stomach. Here are some suggestions of where you can eat on 12 de Octubre.

Hamburgo Queen

If you’re looking for a good hamburger, here’s a place to try another version!

This pleasant place serves several hamburgers, different french fries, craft beers, and michelada preparations.

Address:  Carrera 74# #105b-23, Medellín, Doce de Octubre, Medellín, Antioquia

The Club Burger Bar

The Club’s another good place to eat and hang out with a nice drink!

12 de Octubre has many restaurants dedicated to hamburgers, but each place gives it a different touch. Here, you have the perfect option for families and friend groups.

Address: Cra. 74 #105-13, Medellín, Doce de Octubre, Medellín, Antioquia.

Happy Burdogs

Here you have a wide variety of fast food to try!

From its creative name, you know that hot dogs and hamburgers are part of its menu, but in addition to this, you can find other things, such as less traditional arepas.

You can try the arepa burger or the arepa paisa. I also recommend you get their delicious salchipapa.

Address: Cl. 98 #72b-25 72b-87 a,Doce de Octubre, Medellín, Antioquia

Take a Tour in 12 de Octubre

This commune with the name of a specific date is full of natural environments with incredible views of the city of Medellín.

Fill that blank space on your list, and include 12 de Octubre in your tour of Paisa city!

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