Itinerary
- Day 1
Medellín
You'll arrive in Medellín and get transferred to your hotel in one of the city's lively neighborhoods. The weather here stays around 72°F/22°C year-round, which is why locals call it the 'City of Eternal Spring.' After settling in, you can either rest at your hotel or take a walk to a nearby café to start getting a feel for the city's vibe and energy.
Optional Activities
- Short walk to nearby café
- Explore hotel neighborhood
Landmarks/POIs Medellín - Day 2
Medellín
A guided tour takes you through Medellín's transformation, starting in the historic center with its colonial buildings and street art. You'll ride the Metrocable to see how it connects different neighborhoods, then head to Plaza Botero where Fernando Botero's large sculptures are on display. The tour also includes Comuna 13, showing how the city has rebuilt itself through creativity and community effort across several decades.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Medellín historic center
- Metrocable ride through neighborhoods
- Plaza Botero visit - Fernando Botero sculpture collection
- Comuna 13 exploration
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Botero Comuna 13 Metrocable - Day 3
Guatapé
This full-day trip heads outside the city to Guatapé, a region with emerald-colored lakes and green hills surrounding it. You'll climb the 740 steps up El Peñol, a 200-meter rock formation, for views in all directions. After that, you'll walk around the town of Guatapé to see its colorful hand-painted bas-relief panels on houses. Lunch comes next by the lake, and you can choose to take a boat ride through the rural Antioquia countryside if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch by the lake)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Guatapé region
- El Peñol climb - 740 steps with 360-degree views
- Guatapé town exploration - colorful zócalos
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on the lake
Landmarks/POIs El Peñol Guatapé - Day 4
Medellín Street Food Tour
A local guide leads you through Medellín's street food scene, taking you to busy plazas and smaller spots you might not find on your own. You'll try traditional foods like arepas de choclo with cheese, empanadas, buñuelos, and tropical fruits you've probably never seen before. Along the way, your guide shares the stories connected to each dish and how the food reflects Colombia's varied regions and cultures and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional street food tastings in plazas and local areas)
Included Activities
- Guided street food tour of Medellín
- Traditional food tastings - arepas de choclo with cheese, empanadas, buñuelos, exotic local fruits
- Day 5
Medellín Departure
On your last morning, you'll have time to think back on everything you've done and seen in Medellín. Depending on when your flight leaves, you might grab breakfast somewhere or take one more walk through a park or local market. Then it's time to head to the airport with all your new memories and a real understanding of what makes this city and its people so special.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Leisurely breakfast
- Last stroll through leafy park
- Last visit to local market
