| Central American and Caribbean Games | |
| Host City: | Medellín |
| Organiser: | --> |
| Edition: | 13th |
| Nations: | 21 |
| Athletes: | 2,605 |
| Opened By: | Alfonso López Michelsen[1] |
| Torch Lighter: | Ramón Hoyos |
| Stadium: | Estadio Atanasio Girardot |
| Previous: | 1974 Santo Domingo |
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.