Plaza Minorista José María Villa

Local market full of fresh fruits and vegetables — what a selection! 🥭🍍🫐 The prices were amazing, especially for exotic fruits you don’t find everywhere. A must-visit spot if you love tasting local flavors and supporting small vendors! Follow @cherie.travels for more local finds and foodie adventures!

incredible indoor market with all sorts of local produce, meats, and goods. We especially enjoyed all the mangos

Plaza Minorista José María Villa is a fascinating and authentic experience that most tourists miss! This massive wholesale fruit and food market offers an incredible glimpse into Medellín's commercial heart. You'll see an amazing variety of fresh produce and foods, mostly sold in large wholesale quantities that give you a real sense of the city's food distribution network. The key is timing - arrive early between 7-10 AM to witness the bustling trading atmosphere. The energy and fast-paced negotiations are captivating to observe. However, be aware that by 2 PM, about 90% of the stalls are closed, so plan accordingly. Don't miss the opportunity to grab lunch there - the food is excellent and authentic. Important safety tip: Do NOT walk via Avenida de Greiff to get there - we felt very uncomfortable and unsafe on that route. Instead, take the L-1 bus from Industriales for a safe and comfortable journey to the market. This small precaution makes all the difference for a worry-free visit to this unique local gem!

Great place for a foodie, very busy, crowded, walking there is a tricky one as I have to pass by a homeless wonderland. public transportation was not easy to find. Cheaper option if you need big quantities. Placeta de Florez is a reasonable smaller alternative.

Big fun busy central market. Looks intimidating but definitely worth the visit. Fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, etc. It was the meeting place for "Exotic Fruit Tour" which was excellent.

Amazing experience trying all of the local fruits. Bring cash to tip and find a nice store owner to walk you through Colombias exotic fruits!

If you love to see where locals go to shop, get fresh produce, seafood and meat. This is it. Take and Uber or taxi. Lots of variety at local prices

The selection of fruits is the same as in any good supermarket. You should only go with a tour guide and visit in the morning. The area outside feels quite sketchy and unsafe, with many homeless people and drug addicts around. We actually felt less safe there than in Bogotá. Anyone who has been there can probably relate.