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Shopping Around Medellin, Many shopping options exist in the city of eternal spring!
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LIST OF MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS BELOW;

Shopping in Medellin!

Among Medellin's many tourist interests, shopping is one of its most attractive features. In comparison to other Colombian towns, the possibilities are endless, both in variety and prices.

On the one hand, clothing and textiles are two activities with over 100 years in the economic history of the city. The development of this sector, an important source of foreign currency, has given rise to prestigious clothing and underwear brands, whose image and quality are appreciated in many international markets.

On the other hand, there are some centers exclusively devoted to fashion and clothing, as well as "sales centers" opened by clothing and jean factories in the city.

However, the bulk of the activity takes place in around 20 organized shopping centers conforming to a network of highly professional, strategically located shops, in residential and commercial areas.

In Medellin, shopping centers have been a promoting factor in city growth, as well as in the economic and social fields, but most importantly perhaps, they have also played the main role in a new lifestyle which combines both shopping and amusement.

Whether you come to Medellin for business, pleasure or family reasons, the malls here have been designed here so that you can do your all your shopping with safety and comfort.

Apart from the specialized sales centers, and the vast network of malls, you will find supercenters such as Carrefour (French owned) and Exito to serve your needs should you need other items on your list that you just can't seem to find at the malls. There are also excellent supermarket options in Medellin, Colombia with names like Pomona and Carullas in which you can find all your supermarket needs including food, spirits as well as pre-prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

Besides shopping for clothes, Medellin is also a great market for furniture, leather goods, shoes as well as household appliances and electronics. Other popular shopping items include lamps and lighting fixtures located in neighboring Envigado.

One of the main commercial initiatives in the city is the organization of shopping seasons by the association of shopping centers in the city. The main season is called "Medellin is a bargain", coordinated by the Medellin association of Shopping Centers (Asocentro), which takes place in February.

These seasons have the purpose of offering attractive bargains to buyers. "Medellin is a bargain" is more geared toward Colombian and regional customers. Special sales and discounts are also organized in popular celebrations like the Flower Festival, held every August in Medellin.

In order to attract the local clientele, shopping centers have expanded their offer of services by including those such as Sunday religious ceremonies and a program of concerts, fashion shows and plays.

LIST OF MALLS:

Santa Fe Mall (Poblado)

* Under construction NOW! Here is an artist rendering of the property when complete,



El Tesoro Mall (Poblado)



CRA. 25A IA SUR-45 (Transversal Superior & Loma del Tesoro)
TEL: (574) 321-1010 FAX: (574) 321-0768
EMAIL: PARQUETESORO@EPM.NET.CO
http://www.eltesoro.com.co *English Translation Available
MONDAY - SATURDAY (11:00 A.M. TO 9:30 P.M.)
SUNDAY (12:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.)


El Tesoro Mall (Treasure Mall) has earned the position of one of the best fashion shopping centers in the city. Sitting atop the hill in one of Medellin's premier areas known as Poblado, El Tesoro will amaze even the most savy shopping elite. Open air design and stunning decor make this mall a must see for anybody vising the city. Go up stairs to the western front and get an amazing view of the city while you sip on a cappucino or snack on a croissant! You will not be let down! The view is also an awesome site at night time!

Boasting 152 shops, 10 movie theaters, a central amusement park, two restaurant zones, an attached supermarket, department stores, banks and commercial space, this 110,000 meter complex (more than 1 million square feet) was built for pleasure including 24 escalators & 1800 parking spaces. *There has recently been some upgrading as a new second floor of the mall has just been opened that will have the capacity for another 106 shops! Stop by and see why "El Tesoro" is truly a treasure to behold!

Premium Plaza (Poblado/North)







Oviedo Mall (Poblado)



CRA. 43A #6SUR-15 (El Poblado Avenue & 6th SUR)
TEL: (574) 321-6116 FAX: (574) 321-6121
EMAIL: CCOVIEDO@EPM.NET.CO
http://www.oviedo.com.co *Spanish Only
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.)
THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M.)
SUNDAY (12:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.)


Oviedo Mall is one of the oldest malls in town, but after a recent renovation, it is one of the most complete malls around. Oviedo boasts 285 shops, 7 cinemas, 2 food courts, an attachment amusement park for kids, foreign currency exchange, ATM's and banking centers. With over 1500 parking spaces, this mall is an open air bouquet of shopping and cultural experience!

San Fernando Plaza (Poblado)



San Diego Mall (Poblado/North)



CALLE 34 #43-46 (El Poblado Avenue & Avenue 33)
TEL: (574) 232-0904 FAX: (574) 232-9045
EMAIL: CCSANDIEGO@EPM.NET.CO
http://www.sandiego.com.co * Spanish Only
MONDAY - THURSDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M.)
SUNDAY (11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.)


For more than 30 years, San Diego has been the leader of malls in Medellin and also in Colombia. It hosts 120 ofices and 190 shops devoted to male and female fashion, shoes, jewelry, music, sports, photography, stationary, furniture & decoration, antique shops, linens, optical centers, beauty parlors, travel agencies, restaurants, children's playground, finacial companies & ATM's. Besides 120 commercial offices, including doctors offices, the complex boasts 1350 parking spaces. * FALLABELLA has recently been added as a retail anchor to San Diego Mall - more coming soon on this expansion store!

Unicentro Mall (Belen)



CRA. 66B #34A-76 (Bolivariana Avenue)
TEL: (574) 265-1116 FAX: (574) 265-2669
EMAIL: UNICEM@EPM.NET.CO
http://www.unicentralmedellin.com.co *Spanish Only
MONDAY - THURSDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.)
FRIDAY & SATURDAY (10:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.)
SUNDAY (11:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.)


Unicentro is the main mall in western Medellin and has 269 shops, five cinemas, a children's playground, office space and 1138 parking spaces in its 3 levels of basements.

Camino Real Mall (Downtown)



CRA. 47 #52-86 (Oriental Avenue between Maracaibo & La Playa)
TEL: (574) 231-4612 FAX: (574) 513-4019
EMAIL: CAMINOREAL@EPM.NET.CO
http://www.caminoreal.com.co *Spanish Only
MONDAY - SATURDAY (9:30 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.)
SUNDAY


Camino Real Mall is known as the "city center" mall and has 104 commercial venues which offer mens, womens and childrens fashion as well as shoes and leaher goods, sports gear, accessories and gifts, linens, music, restaurants, a playground area for children, banks, ATM's and foreign exchange centers.

Villanueva Mall (Downtown)

CALLE 57 #49-44
TEL: (574) 251-0366
MONDAY - SATURDAY (8:00 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M.)

SUNDAY

Together with Camino Real Mall, this is one of the main malls in the city center (El Centro). It is located close to the Metropolitan Cathedral, and is an architectural jewel. It was originally a convent, but recently was reconstructed into a retail center. During mid-February and August, an event called Promofertas is celebrated, together with other malls in the city of Medellin.

Los Molinos Mall (Belen)



CALLE 30A #82A-26
TEL: (574) 238-3505 FAX: (574) 238-9403

MONDAY - FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY

Los Molinos (The Mills) Mall is one of the newest and most modern shopping centers in the city. Located in beautiful Belen, west of the city, it has a total area of almost 200,000 square feet with 151 shops, restaurant areas, seven movie theaters, and 900 parking spots.

Vizcaya Mall (Poblado)

CALLE 9 #30-382
TEL: (574) 276-5194
MONDAY - SATURDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M.)
SUNDAY


Vizcaya is one of the more recent malls to be built in Medellin. It has 5 cinemas, a playground for children, a gymnasium, a catering plaza, bingo and casino area, four bars and a great balcony with one of the best views of the city!

Monterrey Mall (Poblado)



CRA 48 & CALLE 10
TEL: (574) 268-0100
MONDAY - SATURDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 7:30 P.M.)
SUNDAY


Monterrey Mall specializes mainly in computers and electronic equipment. If you are looking for printer ink, a charger for your phone or anything else related to computers, software or electronics, this is the place to go! It also has 5 cinemas, , one bowling area, a disco, a billiard hall,slot machines and a dining area.

Obelisco Mall (Barrio Estadio)

CRA 74 #48-37
TEL: (574) 230-5068 FAX: (574) 230-1888
MONDAYS - FRIDAYS (8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.)
SATURDAY
SUNDAY


Opened to the public on September 26, 1990, Obelisco Mall is located opposite "Atanasio Giradot" stadium and is walking distance from metro station "Estadio". It has more than 120 shops with a great variety of products, as well as catering areas, ATM's, and more than 400 parking spaces.

El Union Mall (Downtown)

CRA 49 #52-107
TEL: (574) 293-2825 FAX: (574) 293-2822
MONDAYS - FRIDAYS
SATURDAY
SUNDAY


El Union Mall is also a recent addition to the city. It is located near downtown in the city center and offers a great variety of shops and wide open spaces and is part of the "GRAN MANZANA de MEDELLIN" (Medellin's Big Apple), representing a complex of 25 shopping centers and galleries. This shopping center is located in the historical JUNIN ALLEY district between Parque Bolivar and Avenida La Playa. This area was also occupied in the past by one of the most popular social clubs in the city, El Union Club.

Palacio Nacional



El Hueco

CALLE 48 #53-53
TEL: (574) 512-2473
MONDAY - FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY




Mayorca Outlet Mall (Itagui)



CALLE 51 SUR #48-57
TEL: (574) 373-0335
EMAIL: INFOMAYORCA@MAYORCA.COM.CO
http://www.mayorca.com.co *English Translation
MONDAY - THURSDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.)
FRIDAY - SATURDAY (10:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M.)
SUNDAY (11:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.)


Located in the southern sector of the city in the municipality of Itagui, this mall has more than 450,000 square feet of shopping area. It has 200 boutiques and stores where you find a lot of national and international brands. You will also find 7 theaters, a gymnasium, funfair and an expansive food court with more than 25 different offerings, including 3 gourmet restaurants.

With a modern style, friendly and open air ambience, Mayorca stands out as a shining star for the area of Itagui, Sabaneta and Envigado municipalities!
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