Travel guides

Everything you need to know to plan your trips from Medellín: what to do, how long it takes to get there and what to bring to each destination.

Eastern Antioquia

Guatapé and El Peñol Rock

The town of colorful zócalos and the famous rock with one of the most impressive views in Colombia, over the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir.

Distance
About 2 hours from Medellín
Imperdible
Climbing the Rock and the boat ride
Bring
Comfortable clothes, a cap and sunscreen
See the Guatapé tour
Magdalena Medio

Hacienda Nápoles

Theme park with a safari, exotic animals, a Jurassic park, museums and water parks, ideal for a family day.

Distance
Between 3 and 4 hours from Medellín
Imperdible
The safari and the water parks
Bring
Swimsuit, towel and insect repellent
See the Hacienda Nápoles tour
Medellín

City Tour and Comuna 13

A tour of Medellín's most iconic places and the Graffiti Tour through Comuna 13, with its street art and outdoor escalators.

Duration
A day in the city
Imperdible
The graffiti and the view of Comuna 13
Bring
Comfortable shoes and water
See the City Tour + Graffiti Tour
Nature

Río Claro

Nature reserve with a crystal-clear river between marble canyons, perfect for those looking for adventure and to disconnect.

Distance
About 3 hours from Medellín
Imperdible
The rafting and the cave
Bring
Clothes that can get wet and water shoes
See the Río Claro tour
Western Antioquia

Santa Fe de Antioquia

Colonial town and historic heritage site, with cobblestone streets, traditional architecture and the Puente de Occidente, one of the longest suspension bridges in Latin America.

Distance
About 1.5 hours from Medellín
Imperdible
The Puente de Occidente and the historic center
Bring
Light clothing: the weather is warm
See the Santa Fe tour
Coffee culture

Coffee Tour

Visit a coffee farm to learn the coffee process, from the plant to the cup, and experience the paisa tradition.

Duration
A one-day experience
Imperdible
The coffee tasting and picking
Bring
Closed shoes and a light jacket
See the Coffee Tour
History

Pablo Escobar Tour

A contextualized tour of Medellín's recent history and its transformation, visiting the places that marked that era.

Duration
One-day city tour
Imperdible
Understanding the city's transformation
Bring
ID document and comfortable clothes
See the Pablo Escobar Tour

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