Sanalejo Craft Market
Market of local artisans on the first Saturday of every month in Parque de Bolívar, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is free. Nearby stations: Prado and Parque Berrío.
- Hours
- First Saturday of every month, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- Free entry.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Parque de Bolívar, Centro, Medellín
Sanalejo is the craft market run by Medellín's Department of Civic Culture in Parque de Bolívar, downtown. It's held on the first Saturday of every month, from 9 in the morning to 6 in the evening.
Artisans from the city bring their products, and during the day there are artistic and cultural performances in the park. In other years there were more than 300 artisans.
Parque de Bolívar is a few blocks from the Museo de Antioquia, and the Metropolitan Cathedral stands on the park itself.
What to see
- The craft stalls.
- The cultural performances in the park.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral, on the same park.
Getting there
- Metro: Prado or Parque Berrío station (Line A), less than 500 meters away.
Tips
- Confirm the date on the city's website before you go; the schedule has changed from year to year.
- Bring cash and watch your things in the crowd.
FAQ
When is the Sanalejo market?
The first Saturday of every month, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Parque de Bolívar.
Do I have to pay to get in?
No, entry is free.
On the map
Photos: Tarisito, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
