What is Segundo Parque de Laureles in Medellín, and where is it?
Segundo Parque de Laureles (literally "Second Park of Laureles") is one of the two civic parks in Laureles, a residential neighborhood in western Medellín, within district 11 (Laureles-Estadio). It works as a leafy roundabout where several curved streets meet, ringed by cafés, bakeries, restaurants and apartment buildings.
The park sits by Circular 75 and Transversal 39. About 500 m (a 7-minute walk) along Avenida Jardín, you'll find Primer Parque de Laureles (the "First Park"), so it's easy to see both on one walk. For the exact spot on a map, check our page on the location across from Segundo Parque de Laureles.
A neighborhood built in circles
Laureles doesn't follow a grid. Circulares are curved streets and transversales cut across them, so you rarely see the next corner and addresses look odd at first: the hotel's is Circular 75 #38-35. When you order a ride or type into a map app, use the full address rather than just "Laureles", and keep a screenshot of it for the driver.
What's the story behind the park?
Segundo Parque de Laureles was part of the original plan that artist and engineer Pedro Nel Gómez drew up for the neighborhood in the 1940s, inspired by European cities with central parks and circular avenues. For decades it was a quiet, very green residential area; today it's one of the neighborhood's main meeting points and food hubs.
From garden suburb to local hangout
Pedro Nel Gómez broke with Medellín's traditional grid and designed a neighborhood of curved streets, front gardens and tree-filled parks. Longtime residents quoted by the local paper Gente remember parks with wide lawns, fruit trees and small streams, used for pickup football and cycling in the neighborhood's early decades. From the early 1990s, many large family homes gave way to apartment buildings, shops, restaurants and hotels.
The 2021 makeover
In February 2021, the Medellín city government reopened the park and Avenida Jardín after a renovation. Here's what you'll notice:
- 3,155 m² of renewed public space in the park, with new footpaths and street furniture.
- A playground with rubber flooring, handy if you're traveling with kids.
- 170 new trees and over 2,900 m² of gardens along Avenida Jardín, plus wider sidewalks.
- The sculpture Las Américas Unidas by Pedro Nel Gómez himself: 13 busts representing countries of the Americas, including Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Cuba and Uruguay.
What can you do at Segundo Parque de Laureles?
At Segundo Parque de Laureles, the plan is simple and local: breakfast or specialty coffee nearby, a stroll under the trees, a look at the Las Américas Unidas busts, playground time for kids and, as evening falls, choosing where to have dinner. It's a neighborhood hangout rather than a big-ticket attraction.
Ideas for every kind of traveler
- Walkers: follow Avenida Jardín to Primer Parque de Laureles and back, about 500 m each way (roughly a 7-minute walk) on wide, shaded sidewalks.
- Families: the renovated playground is a good breather between longer day trips.
- Art lovers: the busts are an easy introduction to Pedro Nel Gómez; his house museum is in the Aranjuez neighborhood, in the city's northeast.
- Wellness fans: Samaar Yoga, one of the hotel's partners, is a 5-minute walk away, with yoga, hot yoga and pilates.
- Food travelers: grills, bakeries, cafés and international kitchens surround the park; see below for the ones with guest perks.
For more museums, parks and neighborhood spots, see our guide to things to do in Laureles, Medellín.
A day around the park, from morning to night
Segundo Parque de Laureles changes pace through the day. Early on it belongs to walkers and cafés opening their doors; in the afternoon, to families; at night, to busy restaurant tables. This plan strings together spots within a short walk of the park, so you can spend a full day here without a car.
| Time | Plan | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Breakfast and specialty coffee | Botswana Café Bar on the hotel's 2nd floor, or La Hojaldrería, a 1-min walk |
| Late morning | Walk to the First Park | Avenida Jardín, about 500 m of tree-lined sidewalk (a 7-minute walk) |
| Lunch | Grill or Asian bowls | La Pampa, a 2-min walk, or 123 Wok on the hotel's ground floor |
| Afternoon | Yoga, pilates or another coffee | Samaar Yoga (5 min) or Baratza Mall (7 min), home to Le Brunch, Oasis and Tostao |
| Sunset | Peruvian food and signature cocktails | Rocoto Rooftop, 5th floor, overlooking the park |
| Night | Craft beer and pizza, or a night out | Torrealta on the 2nd floor, or La 70 |
If you want a livelier night, La 70 is in the same district; our La 70 Medellín guide helps you pick a plan.
How do you get to Segundo Parque de Laureles and around Medellín?
The simplest way to reach Segundo Parque de Laureles is by taxi or ride-hailing app, using a full street address. The nearest metro stations, Estadio and Floresta on Line B, are roughly a 20 to 30-minute walk. From the park, Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Plaza Mayor and La Macarena are only minutes away.
Your transport options
- Metro: The closest Line B stations are Estadio (on Carrera 70) and Floresta (on Carrera 80), connecting you to downtown and to Line A at San Antonio.
- Taxi or app: the most practical choice with luggage or at night. Give the circular or transversal and number to avoid detours.
- Bike: EnCicla, the Aburrá Valley's public bike system, has stations in Laureles; check its app for the nearest one in service.
- On foot: cafés, bakeries, Baratza Mall and Samaar are all walkable.
Reference times from the park
These are the times the hotel publishes from its address across from the park. Treat them as approximate, since traffic and your choice of transport change them.
- Atanasio Girardot Stadium: approx. 9 min.
- Plaza Mayor Medellín: approx. 10 min.
- La Macarena: approx. 13 min.
- El Poblado / Provenza: approx. 20 min.
For metro routes, the Cívica card and the ride from the airport, read getting around Medellín from Laureles.
Is Segundo Parque de Laureles safe at night?
Laureles has a reputation as a laid-back neighborhood: Time Out ranked it first on its 2023 list of the world's coolest neighborhoods, highlighting that relaxed feel. Restaurants around Segundo Parque stay busy into the evening. Still, use the same common sense you would in any big city, and you'll enjoy it without worries.
Practical tips
- Carry only what you need: one card, some cash, and your phone tucked away when you're not using it.
- At night, book your taxi through an app or ask the restaurant to call one instead of hailing it on the street.
- For a quieter visit, come on a weekday or early in the day; weekends bring bigger crowds and more noise.
- If you drive, park only in permitted areas: traffic officers patrol the streets around the parks and Avenida Jardín and do issue fines.
Staying right across from the park
Living by Armóniko is at Circular 75 #38-35, directly across from Segundo Parque de Laureles. It's a boutique hotel with 14 apartment-style suites, each with an equipped kitchen and private balcony, plus four food concepts in the same building, from the included breakfast to dinner on the rooftop.
If you'd like to see the park from your room, the balconies of the Superior Suite with park views (32 m², Queen bed, up to 2 guests) overlook Segundo Parque. Other perks of staying here:
- Breakfast included: à la carte at Botswana Café Bar, 2nd floor, until 10 a.m.
- Partners steps away: La Hojaldrería, La Pampa, Samaar and the Baratza Mall spots offer guest perks; details are on our partners and perks near the park page.
- Easy arrivals: check-in at 3:00 p.m. and check-out at noon, with luggage storage before and after.
- Airport transfer arranged on prior request.
If this is your first trip to Medellín, take a look at our boutique hotel in Laureles and, before you arrive, check how to get to the hotel, with map and contact details.
