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Regional Guide Medellin and Antioquia

The 10 Best Souvenirs from Medellin and Antioquia

Medellin and Antioquia is a tighter search than the country as a whole, so the better finds often come from local markets, small workshops, and food traditions that do not travel everywhere in Colombia.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from Medellin and Antioquia

A smaller, more local selection of objects and food gifts that make sense in Medellin and Antioquia, not just anywhere nearby.

Tapestry Wall Hanging from Medellin and Antioquia
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01 Textiles

Tapestry Wall Hanging

A dense weave featuring landscapes of the valley, produced by looms in the surrounding highland villages.

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Silk-Screened Textile Map from Medellin and Antioquia
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02 Art Print

Silk-Screened Textile Map

An artistic representation of the city's unique valley geography, printed on organic cotton cloth.

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Copper Aguardiente Cup from Medellin and Antioquia
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03 Drinkware

Copper Aguardiente Cup

Small, embossed metal vessels used for serving anise-flavored spirits, iconic to the social gatherings of the region.

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Hand-Painted Tile Coaster from Medellin and Antioquia
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04 Home Decor

Hand-Painted Tile Coaster

Ceramic squares featuring intricate geometric patterns common in the architecture of traditional Antioquian homes.

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Carriel Leather Satchel from Medellin and Antioquia
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05 Apparel

Carriel Leather Satchel

A traditional multi-pocketed leather bag historically used by mountain farmers to carry tools and personal belongings.

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Beaded Flower Brooch from Medellin and Antioquia
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06 Jewelry

Beaded Flower Brooch

Intricate jewelry crafted to mimic the orchids native to the lush valleys surrounding the mountain city.

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Mountain Herb Soap from Medellin and Antioquia
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Mountain Herb Soap

Skincare bars scented with wild mint and eucalyptus foraged from the high-altitude cloud forests.

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Panela Sugar Block from Medellin and Antioquia
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08 Food Gift

Panela Sugar Block

Unrefined, solid blocks of cane juice, a fundamental ingredient in local cooking and daily sweet beverages.

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Candy-Colored Chiva Bus Model from Medellin and Antioquia
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09 Toys

Candy-Colored Chiva Bus Model

A miniature wooden replica of the brightly painted, rustic public transport buses that navigate steep mountain roads.

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Wooden Spinning Top from Medellin and Antioquia
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10 Toys

Wooden Spinning Top

Hand-turned hardwood toys, a classic piece of childhood nostalgia across the mountainous department.

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Cities in Medellin and Antioquia