In most cities, suggesting a trip to the mall while on a luxury vacation sounds like a waste of time. But El Tesoro is the exception to the rule. Perched high in the hills of El Poblado, this is not a typical concrete box filled with shops; it is an open-air “commercial park” that serves as one of the city’s premier lifestyle destinations. It is built seamlessly into the lush nature of the hillside, featuring open walkways, running streams, and towering trees. A visit here feels less like a shopping trip and more like a stroll through a manicured botanical garden that happens to sell high-end fashion.
For the style-conscious traveler, El Tesoro is the headquarters of Colombian luxury. While you will find the standard international brands like Zara and Adidas, the real draw is the access to Colombia’s booming fashion industry. You can explore multi-brand boutiques like Malva, which curates the country’s top designers, or find high-quality leather goods at Vélez. It is the single best place in the city to find unique, high-quality souvenirs and wardrobe upgrades that you actually want to wear.
However, the “insider” secret of El Tesoro isn’t the shopping; it’s the view. Because of its elevation, the mall offers some of the most spectacular, uninterrupted panoramas of the Aburrá Valley. The restaurants along the outer edge take full advantage of this. Instead of fighting for a table at a crowded rooftop bar in Provenza, savvy locals head to El Tesoro around 5:30 PM. You can sit on a spacious terrace with a glass of wine and watch the sunset turn the city into a sea of glittering lights. It is peaceful, safe, and breathtakingly beautiful.
The Ultimate Retail Therapy
Navigating a massive shopping complex and hauling bags around can be tiring. Turn your shopping trip into a VIP experience.
When you book your stay with MedellinVillas.com, our concierge team can arrange a private driver to drop you at the VIP entrance and wait for you, so you never have to stand in the long taxi lines to get back down the hill. For those looking for the best of Colombian design, we can connect you with a personal shopper who knows exactly which boutiques match your style, saving you hours of browsing.
Contact our concierge team to plan your VIP shopping and dining experience.
