Medellín is the second largest city in Colombia and is known as the "city of eternal spring" due to its warm climate and abundance of flowers year-round. It has a population of nearly three million people and is located in a valley surrounded by green mountains. There are many parks, libraries, museums, and other attractions to visit, including Botero Square, Antioquia Museum, and external electrical stairs. Traditional festivals like the August flowers fair and December celebrations for Christmas and the Virgin Mary feature local culture, food, music, and more. The metro, metrocable, and metroplus systems provide easy public transportation around the city and surrounding area.