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- Day 1
Arrival in Medellín
Plan to arrive at José María Córdova International Airport in the afternoon to avoid heavy morning traffic. The drive into the city takes about 45 minutes. Keep some Colombian pesos on hand for tips. Set up your base in El Poblado where you'll find plenty of restaurants and cafes along its tree-lined streets. Use this first day to adjust to the altitude since the city sits at 4,905 feet.
- Day 2
Medellín City Exploration
Head to Plaza Botero at 8:30 AM when crowds are thin and morning light makes for great photos of the sculptures. Take the Metrocable to Comuna 13 before noon to avoid typical afternoon storms. Put on good walking shoes and pack water for the two-hour street art tour. The steps in Comuna 13 are pretty steep but worth the climb.
- Day 3
Guatapé Day Trip
Get on the road by 7:00 AM for the two-hour trip to Guatapé. Start with El Peñol right away before it gets hot and crowded. You'll need about $10 in cash for entry and water for the 740-step climb. A recent visitor shared: "The steps have handrails and numbers marking your progress. Take breaks at the landings—the view keeps getting better as you go up!"
- Day 4
Food Tour & Local Culture
Skip breakfast and start your food adventure at Minorista Market in the morning when it's most active. You'll want to save room to try local treats like arepas, empanadas, and buñuelos. Don't forget to taste unique fruits such as lulo and granadilla. Bring hand sanitizer and small bills. Your afternoon is open to visit Parque Arví by cable car or check out Santa Fé mall.
- Day 5
Departure Day
Schedule your flight for the afternoon if you can since morning traffic to the airport can be slow. Use any extra morning time to visit Parque de Los Deseos for one last city view and coffee. Most hotels will hold your bags if you're leaving later letting you fit in some final shopping at El Hueco market for Colombian goods.
- Day 1
Medellín City Exploration
Arrive at José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) and plan for a 45-minute drive to the city center. Book afternoon flights to skip the morning rush hour traffic. Visit Plaza Botero before 11 AM to see Fernando Botero's sculptures without the midday heat and tourist crowds. Take the Metro Cable car to Comuna 13 and explore its famous electric escalators. Wear sturdy shoes for the steep streets and pack water. Despite being called the City of Eternal Spring, Medellín can get quite hot.
- Day 2
Río Claro Natural Reserve
Start your day early at 6 AM for the 3-4 hour drive east to Río Claro. You'll find a unique marble-bedded river with crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming. Bring water shoes since the rocks get slippery. Plan to spend at least 4 hours at the reserve. The zip-line across the canyon is a highlight but book it early as spots run out quickly. Stay overnight at the reserve to get the full rainforest experience.
- Day 3
Cacao de la Paz Experience
Spend your morning at Río Claro before driving to San Francisco for the Cacao de la Paz project. You'll learn about local farmers' switch from illegal crops to sustainable cacao farming. Join a 2-hour chocolate making workshop. After that, walk to the nearby waterfall but pack good shoes as the trail gets muddy. Head back to Medellín in the evening which takes about 2.5 hours.
- Day 4
Departure
Your trip to the airport from central Medellín takes about 15 minutes. Pick a mid-morning flight to avoid rushing and dodge traffic jams.
