Few streets in the world have their own verb. Junín does: “juniniar” means strolling this pedestrian street between La Playa and Parque Bolívar, as paisas have done for a century. The Astor bakery survives, along with juices of fruits you have never met, street snacks and the classic shop windows. Our downtown tours pass its surroundings and we give you the full brief to come back and juniniar like a local.
What to see & do
1. The verb juniniar
Strolling unhurried, window by window: the century-old tradition that named the paisa promenade.
2. The Astor bakery
Since 1930: its “astorcitos” and hot chocolate are Medellín sentimental heritage.
3. Street snacks and juices
Mango with salt, obleas, lulo and guanábana juices: street snacking at its finest.
4. The end at Parque Bolívar
Junín flows into the world largest brick cathedral: the perfect end of the stroll.
Our tours to this place
Our downtown tours (Urban, Panoramic, Full) cover the historic heart around Junín — and your guide marks where to come back and juniniar:
Practical info
- It is pedestrian: walked between La Playa Avenue and Parque Bolívar.
- Try a juice of a fruit you do not know: Junín unwritten rule.
- Full of life by day; phone away as everywhere downtown.
- Our tours pass its surroundings on the historic center circuit.
Frequently asked questions
What does “juniniar” mean?
Strolling Junín Street unhurried, window-shopping and snacking. The verb is a century old and applies only to this street.
What to try on Junín?
An astorcito from Astor, an exotic fruit juice and street mango with salt: the classic trio.
Does the tour ride Junín?
Junín is pedestrian; our downtown tours cover its surroundings and the guide marks the plan to return on foot.
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