Medellín continues to shine in the world

2025 became an extraordinary year for Medellín's international profile. The city featured prominently in global rankings, received tourism awards, and was featured in prestigious media outlets, solidifying its position as one of the most attractive, creative, and highly recommended destinations in Latin America. These milestones reflect the collaborative work of institutions, businesses, and communities, and reaffirm Medellín's progress toward a competitive and sustainable tourism model.

One of the most recent announcements came from Condé Nast Traveler, which included Medellín on its prestigious list of the 10 best cities in the world for food in 2026. The publication praised the city's ability to innovate in flavors, connect tradition and innovation, and offer gastronomic experiences that resonate with local identity. Medellín thus joins the global map of emerging culinary destinations, attracting travelers seeking authentic and memorable experiences.

The city was also recognized in the 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards – Best of the Best, one of the most prestigious accolades given by millions of travelers worldwide through TripAdvisor. This recognition highlights Medellín as a destination that offers highly valued experiences, demonstrating visitor satisfaction, the strengthening of the tourism sector, and the quality of service provided by local stakeholders. Being included on this list solidifies the city's position in international markets and contributes to its reputation as a must-see destination in the region.

These achievements are complemented by a mention in Forbes, which included Medellín among the recommended destinations worldwide for 2026. The publication highlighted the city's urban development, the creativity of its industries, its cultural agenda, its capacity to host events, and its social transformation—elements that today position Medellín as a regional benchmark in experiential tourism.

The prestige achieved by the Medellín and Antioquia Bureau was also crucial in strengthening the destination's reputation. In 2025, the Bureau was recognized at the World Travel Awards as the World's Leading City Tourist Board, received a nomination at the Stella Awards as the only outstanding Latin American bureau, and obtained DMAP certification, one of the most demanding international standards for destination management. These accolades validate the quality of the institution's work and its commitment to responsible, technical, and impact-oriented promotion.

Throughout the year, various international rankings and publications highlighted Medellín for its ability to attract visitors, innovate in its experiences, energize its cultural scene, and consolidate a solid and well-integrated tourism ecosystem. 2025 made it clear that the city has achieved global recognition thanks to its authentic and constantly evolving offerings.

As the year draws to a close, Medellín finds itself more visible, recommended, and admired than ever. These accolades not only celebrate what the city is today but also open a door to the opportunities that will come in 2026. For the Medellín and Antioquia Convention Bureau, these distinctions represent an impetus to continue promoting the destination with a strategic vision, strengthening alliances, and consolidating a narrative that projects the essence and potential of our region to the world.

Source: Bureau de Medellín.