1978 Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games
Host cityMedellín
Country Colombia
Edition13th
Nations21
Athletes2,605
Opening7 July 1978 (1978-07-07)
Closing28 July 1978 (1978-07-28)
Opened byAlfonso López Michelsen
Torch lighterRamón Hoyos
Main venueEstadio Atanasio Girardot

The 13th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Medellín, Colombia from July 7 to July 28, 1978, and included 2,605 athletes from nineteen nations, competing in 21 sports.