Casa Museo Otraparte
House museum of writer Fernando González in Envigado, on Avenida Fernando González. Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a café next door.
- Hours
- House museum: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; closed Sundays and public holidays. Café: Monday to Wednesday, Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Carrera 43A #27A Sur-11, Avenida Fernando González, Envigado
Otraparte was the home of Antioquian writer Fernando González. The farm was called La Huerta del Alemán, and he renamed it Otraparte in 1959. Today it's a house museum and cultural center in Envigado.
You walk through the rooms and gardens of the house, with exhibitions on Fernando González and on Gonzalo Arango, the founder of Nadaísmo. There's an audio guide in Spanish and English.
Next door is El Café de Otraparte, which stays open into the evening and is a meeting spot in Envigado. The house has a cultural calendar with talks, concerts and other events.
What to see
- Fernando González's house and gardens.
- The exhibitions on Fernando González and Gonzalo Arango.
- El Café de Otraparte, at Calle 27 Sur #43A-61.
Getting there
- Metro: Ayurá station (Line A), about 800 meters away; or Envigado (Line A), 1.5 km away.
- Car or taxi: along Avenida Fernando González (Carrera 43A).
Tips
- Check the cultural calendar on the website before you go; there are events almost every week.
- Ask for the audio guide, available in Spanish and English.
FAQ
What are Otraparte's opening hours?
The house museum is open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and closed Sundays and public holidays.
Which metro station is nearby?
Ayurá, on Line A, about 800 meters away.
Is there a café?
Yes, El Café de Otraparte, next to the house, is open every day.
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