La Esmeralda: Dining and Local Orientation

When planning a trip to La Esmeralda, two distinct local features come into play: the food offerings of the Distrito Gastronómico Callejero and Parque La Esmeralda with the Corazón de Jesús Grotto. The culinary district offers a wide selection; the park is a separate, named point of reference. When looking for a hotel, you can use these highlights to assess which destinations matter to your stay.

Dining and Getting Your Bearings

The Distrito Gastronómico Callejero in Itagüí includes the neighborhoods of Simón Bolívar and La Esmeralda. The culinary district is therefore not limited to La Esmeralda, but extends across both neighborhoods.

The culinary selection ranges from traditional Antioquian cuisine to fast food, seafood and fish, as well as international and healthy cuisine. Desserts, baked goods, snacks, and local bars round out the selection. This allows for a variety of culinary preferences: Antioquian cuisine is the clear regional highlight; international and healthy cuisine offer different options. Fast food and fish dishes, in turn, differ from sweet offerings and smaller snacks. If you identify your interests in advance, you can assess the district based on which of these options suit your trip.

Getting to Envigado Station

Envigado Station is a five-minute walk from the Distrito Gastronómico Callejero. The actual walking time may vary depending on the route and pace. This estimate applies to the culinary district and is not a general travel time for every address in La Esmeralda. If the station is relevant to your trip, plan from your actual starting point and treat the time as a guide for the district. Other starting points involve different routes. For your planning, consider two time factors separately: the walk to the station and the time you want to spend in the district.

Parque La Esmeralda and the Grotto

By June 2018, two parks had been created in the barrio La Esmeralda; one of them is Parque La Esmeralda, which has the Corazón de Jesús Grotto. This gives you another specific point of reference for planning, in addition to the dining options. If you plan to visit the park, check current access conditions before you go.

Choosing the Right Focus for Your Hotel Search

If the district is your point of reference, also take into account that it includes two neighborhoods. This way, your choice is guided by your own travel plans, rather than just the name La Esmeralda. The district includes two neighborhoods; Parque La Esmeralda is a named destination.

Discover more destinations: Rioverde, La Floresta, Valparaiso, Marinilla, Envigado, La Concha, Pueblorrico, Girardota

For the main travel overview: Antioquia.