{"id":8850,"date":"2019-05-01T18:01:33","date_gmt":"2019-05-02T00:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomplanmytrip.com\/?page_id=8850"},"modified":"2026-01-26T04:42:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:42:23","slug":"medellin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/medellin\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Medellin"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-607bc25b destHeader\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef7ef055 destSectionContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23c44a2d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-326e7c7e destHeaderMask\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/medellin-Antioquia-Botero-Park-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"medellin Antioquia Botero Park (1) (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80026\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/medellin-Antioquia-Botero-Park-1-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/medellin-Antioquia-Botero-Park-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/medellin-Antioquia-Botero-Park-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/medellin-Antioquia-Botero-Park-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78fa79b2\">\n<p>[tpmt_breadcrumb]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitle light has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b79559eb9f464e7e23e10d271c382d8\">Colombia Travel Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSub has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a6c665f24479ced4fde6878c049fb7d\">Medellin<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSubSmall has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f478c108d1ce4f0b524242644049b1dc\">Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destHeaderText has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f7c31c810a8806140c8a2a6bead76b3\">Medell\u00edn, the capital of Antioquia, is a vibrant city known for its eternal spring. 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It is located in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3344\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81045\">Antioquia<\/a> <\/strong>department in the <strong>Aburr\u00e1 Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its <strong>altitude of 1,500 m<\/strong> ensures ideal temperatures, averaging <strong>21\u00b0C<\/strong> year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medellin is <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> (by air) from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/pacific-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3340\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81046\">Pacific coast<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>5 hours<\/strong> from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/zona-cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3342\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81047\">coffee region<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>10 hours<\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/bogota-around\/bogota\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8834\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81048\">Bogot\u00e1<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong>12 hours<\/strong> from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/caribbean-east\/cartagena\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8839\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81049\">Cartagena<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Centro-Downtown-Medellin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Centro-Downtown-Medellin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Centro-Downtown-Medellin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Centro-Downtown-Medellin-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a2aae59 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-251219c3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-251219c3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The story of Medellin<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d45ec78a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d45ec78a\">\n\n<p><strong>1,500 years ago<\/strong>, indigenous tribes lived in the <strong>Aburr\u00e1 Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jer\u00f3nimo Luis Tejelo<\/strong> discovered Medellin in <strong>1541<\/strong>, and it became the capital of <strong>Antioquia<\/strong> in <strong>1826<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city, affected by <strong>drug trafficking<\/strong> in the <strong>1980s-90s<\/strong>, has shown a resilient legacy through its <strong>post-Escobar transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"83749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Comuna 13 Medellin Antioquia Colombia (2) (2)\" class=\"wp-image-83749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-967b3663 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-394aab20 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-394aab20\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit Medellin<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f0dbc4ab\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0dbc4ab\">\n\n<p>I love Medellin because it&#8217;s a city <strong>where life is good <\/strong>(hence the strong presence of expatriates and digital nomads); the locals (<strong>paisas<\/strong>) are friendly, the climate is perfect, and you&#8217;ll find many great places to eat out. Plus, with all these trees everywhere, walking around is pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also a great opportunity to learn more about the city&#8217;s complex history and discover the artist <strong>Botero<\/strong>. Highlights include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/comuna-13-medellin-colombia-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"87074\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81050\"><strong>Comuna 13<\/strong>,<\/a> the view from the <strong>cable car<\/strong>, and an excursion to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/guatape\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12520\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81051\">Guatap\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medellin is also an excellent <strong>starting point for 3-5 day multi-day trips<\/strong> exploring the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Umbrellas-Street-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Umbrellas Street Guatape Antioquia Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Umbrellas-Street-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Umbrellas-Street-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Umbrellas-Street-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8ad308d1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e129caff gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e129caff\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit Medellin<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ad6561e1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ad6561e1\">\n\n<p><strong>The sunniest periods<\/strong> in Medellin are from <strong>December to March<\/strong> and <strong>June to August<\/strong>. Although it rains regularly, it shouldn&#8217;t affect your visit (heavy but brief showers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can experience the <strong>Feria de Las Flores in August<\/strong>, with highlights such as the renowned <strong>Parade de los Silleteros<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Feria-de-las-Flores-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Feria-de-las-Flores-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Feria-de-las-Flores-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Feria-de-las-Flores-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-44e108a8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7596981c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7596981c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy Medellin fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d43858b5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d43858b5\">\n\n<p>You can explore the primary tourist sites <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/medellin-itinerary-days\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"60122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81052\">in Medellin within 24-48 hours<\/a><\/strong>. If you have more time, you can soak up the relaxed lifestyle in <strong>Poblado<\/strong> and <strong>Laureles<\/strong> and plan <strong>various excursions in the department.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"85853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rafting-Caldera-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rafting-Caldera-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rafting-Caldera-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rafting-Caldera-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-d29e0310 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81053\">Best Medellin tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Downtown-Centro-of-Medellin-Colombia-metro-1.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Centro of Medellin Colombia (metro) (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Downtown-Centro-of-Medellin-Colombia-metro-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Downtown-Centro-of-Medellin-Colombia-metro-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Downtown-Centro-of-Medellin-Colombia-metro-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. Everyone follows the same itineraries, rushes from one tourist spot to another for fear of &#8220;missing out,&#8221; without ever stopping to truly experience the country.<br><br>We refuse that for your Colombia trip. No more superficial, exhausting travel.<br><br>In 11 years of passionate exploration, we&#8217;ve meticulously handpicked our favorites\u2014places, experiences, hotels\u2014then organized them in a logical and optimized way. The goal? To give you beautiful, authentic experiences, away from the crowds, with minimal time wasted on transfers.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-41dcd792\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-cd4814c3 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-services\/tailor-made-trip-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"196562\"><strong>See our trips to Colombia<\/strong><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f0e2270c postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg\" alt=\"Barichara - Salto del mono\" class=\"wp-image-96577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Barichara-Salto-del-mono-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a617df28 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-933c6bc6 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90263b59cf7436526e35e7997210cf15\">THINGS TO DO IN MEDELLIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-418c661ebbf6dbb17d48291fbe9044bd\">Understand the surprising transformation of the city, from a bloody past to a bright future.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01001d30 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1d68f967 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0241f7c1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0241f7c1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Visit the wild downtown Medell\u00edn<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1a6649a3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a6649a3\">\n\n<p><strong>La Candelaria<\/strong>, the <strong>downtown area of Medellin<\/strong>, isn&#8217;t a place you&#8217;d want to stay overnight (it&#8217;s dangerous).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The neighborhood is unexpectedly chaotic, featuring a mix of <strong>fake goods sold in malls<\/strong> and <strong>government buildings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also discover numerous <strong>old colonial buildings <\/strong>with varying levels of restoration. <strong>Navigating<\/strong> this urban jungle on your own can be quite difficult, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/comuna-13-old-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83945\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81054\">but it&#8217;s very worthwhile with a local guide.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Free-walking-tour-in-Downtown-Center-Medellin-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Free walking tour in Downtown Center Medellin Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Free-walking-tour-in-Downtown-Center-Medellin-Colombia.jpg 1024w, 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24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8eae69ec\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8eae69ec\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/comuna-13-medellin-colombia-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"87074\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81055\">Comuna 13<\/a><\/strong> is one of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/things-to-do-in-medellin-colombia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13855\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81056\">Medellin&#8217;s top tourist spots<\/a><\/strong>. Situated on the mountainside near <strong>San Javier<\/strong> station, it has <strong>a complicated history of confrontations<\/strong> between guerrillas, paramilitaries, and the army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Since the 2000s,<\/strong> locals have become artists and entrepreneurs, decorating the streets with graffiti, hosting breakdance performances, and opening small bars and souvenir shops. It&#8217;s a lively, noisy area with stunning views of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/comuna-13-old-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83945\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81057\">Visiting this neighborhood with a local guide <\/a><\/strong>is ideal for meeting the residents and gaining a deeper understanding of their history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja-y-Tom-with-Local-natives-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja-y-Tom-with-Local-natives-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja-y-Tom-with-Local-natives-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja-y-Tom-with-Local-natives-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0bd9febc gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bf6cf31a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-bf6cf31a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Museo de la Memoria (my favorite museum)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fbf732be\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fbf732be\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Museo de la Memoria<\/strong> offers another insightful look into the Colombian conflict. It showcases interactive maps, poignant quotes from children, testimonies, and photographs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Museo-de-la-Memoria-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Museo-de-la-Memoria-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Museo-de-la-Memoria-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Museo-de-la-Memoria-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a34c8cc3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b95e9d3b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b95e9d3b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Artist Botero awarded Nobel Prize<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5f57382a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f57382a\">\n\n<p>Recognizing the art of Colombian artist <strong>Fernando Botero<\/strong> is simple. His works are known for their disproportionate yet harmonious silhouettes. He is best known for his large sculptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find around twenty of these in <strong>Plaza Botero<\/strong> (downtown). Visit the <strong>Museo de Antioquia<\/strong> (located on the same plaza), which has a permanent exhibition of his paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82470\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Botero-square-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-4.jpg\" alt=\"Botero square - Medellin Antioquia Colombia (4)\" class=\"wp-image-82470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Botero-square-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Botero-square-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Botero-square-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1d17b9a4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a36fc6eb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a36fc6eb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Pablo Escobar: Don&#8217;t look for him<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-43a82610\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-43a82610\">\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard about him and might have seen the <strong>Narcos<\/strong> series on Netflix. Even though his life story is intriguing, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/pablo-escobar-tour-medellin-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"72413\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81058\">I advise against giving it too much importance<\/a><\/strong>\u2014no need to take a selfie at his grave. Colombians are tired of comparisons and jokes about <strong>Colombia<\/strong> and <strong>Pablo Escobar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-1592aa23 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/things-to-do-in-medellin-colombia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81059\">Things to do in Medellin<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-4c951d84 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81060\">Type of activities<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Comuna 13 Medellin Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Comuna-13-Medellin-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0237c6d8 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d201eb87 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c9dcdfe9041adcd25aaae7ba30d6b15\">Things to do in Medellin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5cb17b1381e8b4934d2618bc15f49fe\">Outdoor activities and nature exploration<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5ce549dc gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63a59905 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-15e9f18f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-15e9f18f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Cool hikes in Medellin<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-eecc0ba5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eecc0ba5\">\n\n<p>With the city being surrounded by mountains, there are some great hikes to explore, though I suggest hiring a local guide if you&#8217;re heading into the higher areas of the city. Weekend hiking groups are also an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some easy hikes that locals enjoy on weekends include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parque Salado<\/strong>: lovely waterfalls and a shaded path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 Cruces<\/strong>: offers a breathtaking panorama of the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-near-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Tom-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-near-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Tom-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-near-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Tom-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-near-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Tom-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f4bc7b3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7cf4ed33 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7cf4ed33\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Paragliding above Medellin<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c52cab2a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c52cab2a\">\n\n<p>Paragliding over Medellin is possible from <strong>San Felix<\/strong>, a 40-minute drive away. The prices are reasonable, and it&#8217;s the only way to really appreciate the city&#8217;s size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paragliding-in-San-Felix-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paragliding-in-San-Felix-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paragliding-in-San-Felix-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Paragliding-in-San-Felix-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e09a45c6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1791b6f6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1791b6f6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Rafting in breathtaking rivers (my favorite activity)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8f854cc0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f854cc0\">\n\n<p>The rivers around Medellin are <strong>stunning and impressive<\/strong>. <strong>Rafting<\/strong> is the best way to experience these unique landscapes and get an adrenaline rush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I loved my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/rafting-rio-verde-2d\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83964\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81061\">2-day expedition<\/a><\/strong> (with overnight camping along the shore). For those with less time, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/rafting-rio-calderas\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83961\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81062\">one-day rafting adventure<\/a><\/strong> on the <strong>Rio Caldera<\/strong> is a fantastic option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting Medellin Colombia (1) (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b524de4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1cf3b0e8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1cf3b0e8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Biking in Medellin (fast option)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0115336d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0115336d\">\n\n<p>With an <strong>electric bike<\/strong> (or not), you can explore the neighborhoods of Medellin with a guide for a quicker tour of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multi-day bike tours can also be organized to explore the region.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a167a13f\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-1536914b gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/things-to-do-in-medellin-colombia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81063\">Things to do in Medellin<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-9b565d18 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/#postWhat\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81064\">Type of activities<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dacdeae7 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75dbca2c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting Medellin Colombia (1) (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rafting-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-92a533e0 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-59a334e7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43e0069c51c09cdbb7edf58bd4752d9c\">MEDELLIN SURROUNDINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01288a02aa662638d82d7a5012ebfd84\">Most famous Medellin day trips.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1e278b4 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14c4334d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c245f97d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c245f97d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Guatap\u00e9 and its famous massive rock<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-78773907\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78773907\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/guatape\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12520\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81065\">Guatap\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/weekend-day-trips-from-medellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4202\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81066\">most well-known excursion from Medellin<\/a><\/strong>, is <strong>two hours<\/strong> away. The trip involves ascending the <strong>200-meter granite monolith<\/strong>, <strong>La Piedra del Pe\u00f1ol<\/strong>, by climbing its <strong>740 steps<\/strong>, then wandering through the colorful streets adorned with <strong>zocalos<\/strong> in the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This day can be planned on your own or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/guatape-piedra-del-penol\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83951\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81067\">through a local agency.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Piedra-del-Penol-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia-3.jpg\" alt=\"Piedra del Pe\u00f1ol Guatape Antioquia Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Piedra-del-Penol-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Piedra-del-Penol-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Piedra-del-Penol-Guatape-Antioquia-Colombia-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9dd989ca gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-57dcf456 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-57dcf456\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Santa F\u00e9 de Antioquia, lovely colonial town<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" 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gb-container-20550a9f\">\n\n<p><strong>Santa F\u00e9 de Antioquia<\/strong>, located <strong>1.5 hours<\/strong> from Medellin, enchants with its <strong>colonial architecture<\/strong> and <strong>cobblestone streets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for a day of <strong>leisurely exploration<\/strong>, you can stroll through the town, cross the <strong>Puente del Occidente<\/strong> on foot, and meet <strong>gold prospectors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative (less well-known but a little further away) is the<strong> village of Conception.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Fe-de-Antioquia-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Fe de Antioquia Colombia (1) (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Fe-de-Antioquia-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Fe-de-Antioquia-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Fe-de-Antioquia-Colombia-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8fa2a4d1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3ada106a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3ada106a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Jeric\u00f3, my favorite town in Antioquia<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4d40ff81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d40ff81\">\n\n<p>While little known to tourists, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/jerico\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12304\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81068\">Jerico <\/a><\/strong>is cherished by Colombians for its religious celebrations and <strong>colonial charm<\/strong>. It offers breathtaking views of the Rio Cauca and is great for <strong>hiking<\/strong>, touring <strong>coffee farms<\/strong>, and soaking in the local culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated <strong>2.5 hours<\/strong> from Medellin, I suggest spending <strong>1 or 2 nights<\/strong> there rather than a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/View-from-El-Morro-Jerico-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"View from El Morro Jerico Antioquia Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/View-from-El-Morro-Jerico-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/View-from-El-Morro-Jerico-Antioquia-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/View-from-El-Morro-Jerico-Antioquia-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c95b100c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-571e9847 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-571e9847\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Santa Elena, the realm of flowers<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1b0ccfed\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b0ccfed\">\n\n<p>Less than <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> away by car, <strong>Santa Elena<\/strong> overlooks Medellin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples enjoy its <strong>high-quality restaurants and romantic wooden cabins<\/strong>. It&#8217;s also perfect for flower lovers, with many flower farms to visit and learn about the <strong>silletera culture<\/strong> associated with the <strong>Feria de Las Flores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Elena-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Elena Antioquia Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Elena-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Elena-Antioquia-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Santa-Elena-Antioquia-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1f5a792 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b580cdc1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b580cdc1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Park Arvi, I usually skip it<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-122bef30\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-122bef30\">\n\n<p><strong>Parque Arvi <\/strong>is a vast <strong>nature reserve spanning 16,000 hectares<\/strong>, accessible from Medellin by cable car. Many trails are available, but a local guide is required to explore them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love <strong>the cable car ride<\/strong> (for the views), but<strong> I&#8217;ve never been very impressed<\/strong> by the park itself.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f969f54\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-c6ba5406 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/fr\/que-faire-visiter-alentours-medellin-colombie\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81069\">Medellin day trips<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a59cf3b4 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81070\">Activities in Medellin<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a91e4863 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b6c8eb4c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Guatape-Piedra-del-Penol-Medellin-Colombia-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"Guatape Piedra del Pe\u00f1ol Medellin Colombia (2) (2)\" class=\"wp-image-80041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Guatape-Piedra-del-Penol-Medellin-Colombia-2-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Guatape-Piedra-del-Penol-Medellin-Colombia-2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Guatape-Piedra-del-Penol-Medellin-Colombia-2-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-367689f7 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dbed4a8b postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8cc762b37c6171d4569b95c20c0e8908\">WHERE TO STAY IN MEDELLIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0979996d6f851c58231c19d5f015c46e\">An explanation of my favorite city districts and a selection of prime hotels<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09bbcc68 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53f99b3b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-399de72a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-399de72a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in Laureles<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-db658de3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db658de3\">\n\n<p><strong>Laureles<\/strong> in Medellin is a lush, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/where-to-stay-medellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3123\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81071\">authentic neighborhood<\/a><\/strong>,<strong> ideal for experiencing local life<\/strong>\u2014though it&#8217;s becoming more popular with expatriates. It&#8217;s great for wandering through parks, savoring affordable local food, and enjoying the lively nightlife on <strong>Calle 70<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have easy access to <strong>Comuna 13<\/strong> and other attractions via the metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite hotels are <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/factory-lofts\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"29578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81072\" data-lasso-name=\"Factory Lofts\" data-lasso-lid=\"29578\">Factory loft<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/living-by-armoniko.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81073\">Living by armico<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/casa-mosaiko-primer-parque.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81074\">hostal Casa Mosaiko.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Laureles-Medellin-Colombia-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Laureles Medellin Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Laureles-Medellin-Colombia-2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Laureles-Medellin-Colombia-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Laureles-Medellin-Colombia-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de4bebc6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0e2e4f45 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0e2e4f45\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in Poblado<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-aad8884f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aad8884f\">\n\n<p><strong>El Poblado<\/strong> in Medellin is often considered the best neighborhood, providing panoramic city views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As the nightlife hub<\/strong> close to <strong>Parque Lleras<\/strong> and <strong>La Provenza<\/strong>, it draws visitors with its restaurants,<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-el-poblado-hotels-medellin-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"43396\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81075\"> high-end hotels<\/a><\/strong>, bars, and malls. Perfect for meeting fellow travelers, though it&#8217;s pricier and more touristy than other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An excellent choice for a first visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My preferred hotels are: <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81076\" data-lasso-name=\"Landmark Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/landmark-hotel-2\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"43521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-lid=\"43521\">Landmark<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/lettera-hotel-medellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"94008\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"120705\" data-lasso-name=\"Lettera Hotel, Medell\u00edn\" data-lasso-lid=\"94008\">Lettra hotel <\/a><\/strong>&amp; <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81078\" data-lasso-name=\"ADN Algo de Nosotros\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/adn-algo-de-nosotros-2\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"43511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-lid=\"43511\">ADN Algo de nosotros<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d3f2ef05 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-df8f9820 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-df8f9820\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying La Floresta<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-49a1fdbf\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-49a1fdbf\">\n\n<p><strong>La Floresta<\/strong> in Medellin is the <strong>most peaceful neighborhood<\/strong>. Its charm lies in its authenticity, providing a glimpse of Colombian life away from the tourist hustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it&#8217;s far from trendy bars and restaurants, its proximity to the park and metro stations makes it a pleasant choice for those seeking tranquility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Floresta<\/strong> is ideal if <strong>you stay in Medellin for a week.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite hotels are <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81079\" data-lasso-name=\"Hotel Casa Esencia\" data-lasso-lid=\"57529\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/hotel-casa-esencia\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"57529\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Hotel Casa Esencia<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81080\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/metro-floresta-medellin.fr.html?\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/metro-floresta-medellin.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Hostel Metro Floresta.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"85100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cafe-torbellino-in-La-Floresta-Medellin-Antioquia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cafe-torbellino-in-La-Floresta-Medellin-Antioquia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cafe-torbellino-in-La-Floresta-Medellin-Antioquia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cafe-torbellino-in-La-Floresta-Medellin-Antioquia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Caf\u00e9 Torbellino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b9ccc14 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-afe478f0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-afe478f0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Staying in Envigado<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-038d43a8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-038d43a8\">\n\n<p><strong>Envigado<\/strong> is an excellent choice <strong>for extended stays<\/strong>, offering an authentic experience away from Medellin&#8217;s tourist routes. The area has good <strong>Airbnb options<\/strong> at reasonable prices (<strong>with few hotels<\/strong>) and is accessible by metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-21 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Envigado in Medellin Antioquia Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-82590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Envigado-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-008f1fed gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4ac6e196 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4ac6e196\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Type of lodging<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6af4d516\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6af4d516\">\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-medellin-hotels-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"42891\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81081\">The best hotels in Medellin<\/a><\/strong> are in <strong>El Poblado<\/strong>, as are most hostels. <strong>Up hills<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll also find impressive glamping sites and cabins (with breathtaking views). I also like using <strong>Airbnb<\/strong>\u2014there are many options, especially in less-known districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-22 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-70-neighborhood-of-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"La 70 neighborhood of Medellin Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-70-neighborhood-of-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-70-neighborhood-of-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/La-70-neighborhood-of-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d480037\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5e744ff0 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/where-to-stay-medellin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81082\">The right district<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-bf432167 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/best-medellin-hotels-colombia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81083\">The right hotel<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f337545f postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a21fca8\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Poblado-Medellin-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1313fedc postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ec8350b5 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2879a240634d8f0d13f509f365b5d86\">GOING OUT IN MEDELLIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f894ed4c9cef92466c1187ea16ed298\">The city is famous for its lively ambiance.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2f0b38fd gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1fbb325 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fd428f3a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fd428f3a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where are the best rooftops<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f78e7f44\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f78e7f44\">\n\n<p>Medellin has plenty of rooftops. I enjoy going there to watch the sunset. Most are located in <strong>El Poblado<\/strong>. The most well-known is <strong>Envy Rooftop<\/strong> (a bit pricey), but I personally prefer <strong>Masaya<\/strong>&#8216;s rooftop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-23 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Masaya Rooftop Medellin Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a03a270f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-12a2bac1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-12a2bac1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Going out in Laureles<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-9ba340c4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9ba340c4\">\n\n<p>For an authentic nightlife experience, <strong>Calle 70<\/strong> in <strong>Laureles<\/strong> is a must-visit. With affordable drinks and loud Latin music, it&#8217;s popular among football fans, reggaeton lovers, and salsa enthusiasts. Head to the <strong>Primer and Segundo Parque<\/strong> area for a more upscale evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-24 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-la-70-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-la-70-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-la-70-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-la-70-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8cb5c0f8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-59a771cc gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-59a771cc\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Going out in el Poblado<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c5d29d24\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c5d29d24\">\n\n<p>This is the area where both <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/medellin-nightlife-tips-parties-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9019\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81084\">Colombians and foreigners come to party<\/a><\/strong>. It caters to all tastes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provenza<\/strong> is the most fashionable street, filled with people, colorful lights, and upscale restaurants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For a more alternative scene, visit the area near <strong>Parque Poblado<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regarding <strong>Parque Lleras<\/strong>, it&#8217;s becoming less appealing (noisy reggaeton clubs that are often empty and the presence of prostitutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-25 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Provenza-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Provenza Poblado Medellin Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Provenza-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Provenza-Medellin-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Provenza-Medellin-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce26cda8 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c516e3b9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c516e3b9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where to dance Salsa<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2289b37c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2289b37c\">\n\n<p>For a true salsa experience in Medell\u00edn, head out of the &#8220;Gringo&#8221; area of <strong>El Poblado<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many bars offer <strong>free salsa classes<\/strong> during the week, including <strong>Son Havana<\/strong> and <strong>Social Club<\/strong>. I also like visiting <strong>El Tibiri<\/strong> and <strong>Nueva Guardia<\/strong> on <strong>Calle 70<\/strong> (Laureles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-26 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-Salsa-Son-Havana-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-Salsa-Son-Havana-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-Salsa-Son-Havana-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bar-Salsa-Son-Havana-Laureles-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bdc11ccd gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-12e62784 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-12e62784\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Party and drink artisanal beers<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4ff4b4df\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ff4b4df\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s trendy in many Colombian cities. The <strong>Perpetuo Socorro<\/strong> neighborhood is home to two of the most well-known: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/3cordilleras.com\/experiencia-cervecera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81085\">3 Cordilleras<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laplantamedellin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81086\">La Planta<\/a><\/strong>. They organize parties, and in La Planta, you can visit the factory, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-27 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Beer-and-Tom-in-Ambar-Laureles-Medellin-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Beer and Tom in Ambar - Laureles Medellin Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Beer-and-Tom-in-Ambar-Laureles-Medellin-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Beer-and-Tom-in-Ambar-Laureles-Medellin-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Beer-and-Tom-in-Ambar-Laureles-Medellin-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-72f2685d\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb695891 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ce7168fc\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg\" alt=\"Masaya Rooftop Medellin Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Masaya-Rooftop-Medellin-Colombia-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a93fea26 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e6b23a5b postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c4cf7369ebeb8ebe0f5f8f19c2f74b09\">EATING IN MEDELLIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-774ae5ac69719b977222ec028a8a9f2a\">My favorite restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and markets.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-49972270 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-94768242 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-792e0c9b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-792e0c9b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Going to the local market<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-342c85a1\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-342c85a1\">\n\n<p>This is the ideal spot for an immersive experience and to try many brightly colored fruits you might not be familiar with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most well-known (and largest) market is <strong>La Minorista<\/strong>\u2014but the surroundings are scary. I also enjoy the small market at <strong>Plaza La America<\/strong>, close to <strong>La Floresta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-28 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Minorista-Market-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Minorista-Market-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Minorista-Market-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/La-Minorista-Market-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2af68b7 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b2f64db0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b2f64db0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where to drink a good coffee<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-566f9ddb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-566f9ddb\">\n\n<p>Besides the <strong>numerous cafes<\/strong> that are a paradise for digital nomads (<strong>Rituales<\/strong>, <strong>Pergamino<\/strong>, <strong>Caf\u00e9 Noir<\/strong>), you can plan a <strong>visit to a coffee farm<\/strong> (around <strong>Sabaneta<\/strong> or <strong>La Sierra<\/strong>) and even do <strong>coffee tastings <\/strong>with the <strong>El Marquee<\/strong> hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/medellin\/fredonia-coffee-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83948\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"81087\">I also loved my coffee tour in Fredonia.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-29 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Brunch-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Brunch-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Brunch-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Brunch-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-Aleja-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a3ae412 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9463909a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9463909a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Restaurants with panoramic view<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-215e56b7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-215e56b7\">\n\n<p>The view of Medellin is breathtaking. At night, the lights from the houses illuminate the valley and the mountainsides as far as the eye can see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can head to the restaurants in <strong>San Felix<\/strong> (<strong>Panchocha<\/strong> or <strong>Waira<\/strong>), the heights of <strong>Las Palmas<\/strong> (<strong>Entre Maderos<\/strong>, <strong>Colosal<\/strong>), and <strong>Sabaneta<\/strong> (<strong>La Octava Maravilla<\/strong>), or dine at one of the rooftops in <strong>El Poblado<\/strong> (<strong>Tony Roma&#8217;s<\/strong>, <strong>Cannario<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-30 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"85847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Poblado-Neighborhood-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-View-from-Masaya-Rooftop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Poblado-Neighborhood-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-View-from-Masaya-Rooftop.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Poblado-Neighborhood-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-View-from-Masaya-Rooftop-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Poblado-Neighborhood-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-View-from-Masaya-Rooftop-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ecbce4fa gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1014a2ed gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1014a2ed\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where to eat Colombian specialties<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-23b52e3d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23b52e3d\">\n\n<p>Even though Colombian cuisine isn&#8217;t internationally famous, some of Medellin&#8217;s great chefs unexpectedly mix the country&#8217;s flavors with international dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite restaurants is <strong>El Alambique<\/strong>. A new favorite that&#8217;s currently very popular is <strong>Idilico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-31 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"80048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd69dddf gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a0e71b48 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a0e71b48\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Gourmet restaurants<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7f610e53\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f610e53\">\n\n<p>With lower prices in Colombia, it&#8217;s the perfect opportunity to indulge in a restaurant that is usually quite expensive in your country. I recommend booking <strong>the tasting menu at El Cielo<\/strong> or <strong>X.O.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-32 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/El-Cielo-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/El-Cielo-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/El-Cielo-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/El-Cielo-Restaurant-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia--768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: El Cielo Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b85893a\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f13817a postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dfbb110b\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Alambique-Restaurant-Medellin-Colombia-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e06a403e postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4e72a38f postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4d8c95e0713c564d3501f8362b870a2\">HOW TO GET TO MEDELLIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eddc1852e9b140c9cd9dcd7d20982650\">Easy peasy.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0dcc567e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9ec106e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2ca4e406 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2ca4e406\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Airport Jose Maria Cordova<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a900220b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a900220b\">\n\n<p>This is the international airport, located <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> from the city. Take the white taxis to get the official rates. The main airlines are <strong>Latam<\/strong>, <strong>Wingo<\/strong>, and <strong>Avianca<\/strong>. There are direct flights from most major Colombian cities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd1d67d1 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-38a59bb2 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-38a59bb2\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Airport Olaya Herrera&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-222ad91d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-222ad91d\">\n\n<p>This is a small airport located near <strong>El Poblado<\/strong>. It&#8217;s where small planes take off for <strong>less common destinations<\/strong>. It&#8217;s ideal for direct flights to <strong>Pereira<\/strong>, the <strong>Pacific coast<\/strong>, <strong>Mompox<\/strong>, the <strong>western Caribbean coast<\/strong>, and the <strong>Meta<\/strong> department. The main airlines are <strong>Satena<\/strong> and <strong>Clicair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70bb59ed gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ca1db91e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ca1db91e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">North bus terminal<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4f58aebe\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f58aebe\">\n\n<p>This is where most buses to the east (<strong>Bogot\u00e1<\/strong>, <strong>Guatap\u00e9<\/strong>) and north (<strong>Santa Fe<\/strong>, <strong>Caribbean coast<\/strong>) depart and arrive. You can get there <strong>by metro<\/strong> (Caribe station).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1cbb96e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fd6a970c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fd6a970c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">South bus terminal<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-001f31f7\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-001f31f7\">\n\n<p>Located next to the <strong>El Poblado<\/strong> neighborhood, this is where most buses from the south (<strong>coffee region<\/strong>, <strong>Cali<\/strong>) arrive and depart. You&#8217;ll need to take a taxi to get there.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-43f09fde\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1998ad8a postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-252cd6f9\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Holaya-Herrera-Medellin-Airport-1.jpg\" alt=\"Holaya Herrera Medellin Airport - Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Holaya-Herrera-Medellin-Airport-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Holaya-Herrera-Medellin-Airport-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Holaya-Herrera-Medellin-Airport-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a3f19f80 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed12e794 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5f429589aac6eb49fb2a4dc55c2cb6c\">GETTING AROUND MEDELLIN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32944e49d0bbfddc597d6af5d358d730\">It&#8217;s the only city in Colombia with a metro.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-abe13fab gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7a74226 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2d3431f4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2d3431f4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The metro<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-206fa79b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-206fa79b\">\n\n<p>There are <strong>two metro lines<\/strong>: one running from the north (<strong>Bello<\/strong>) to the south (<strong>La Estrella<\/strong>) and the other from the east (<strong>San Javier<\/strong>) to the west (downtown). The Paisas <strong>love their metro<\/strong>. Eating is even prohibited. A ticket costs <strong>less than 1 USD<\/strong>, so feel free to use it for long trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-33 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3381931f gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0d1f0612 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0d1f0612\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The cable car<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-259634b5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-259634b5\">\n\n<p>The cable car ride <strong>is included <\/strong>in the price of your metro ticket (except for the last section going to <strong>Parque Arvi<\/strong>) and allows you to <strong>reach the city&#8217;s heights<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a fun way to enjoy the view without getting tired. There are <strong>4 cable car lines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-34 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"82671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MetroCable-Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-to-Comuna-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MetroCable-Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-to-Comuna-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MetroCable-Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-to-Comuna-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MetroCable-Metro-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-to-Comuna-13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-857e041b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5115ad44 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5115ad44\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Taxi<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1bb642d2\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1bb642d2\">\n\n<p>Taxis in Medellin are generally very polite, and there are few scams. <strong>They use a taximeter<\/strong>. Some taxi drivers might not know the address you&#8217;ll give\u2014they work more with geographical landmarks. To save time, you can help them with your GPS.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-64899ba9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-64c06e18 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-64c06e18\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The apps<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2306da46\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2306da46\">\n\n<p>I enjoy using apps like <strong>Uber<\/strong> or <strong>Didi<\/strong> to get around Medellin. They are even cheaper than taxis. While these apps <strong>are illegal in Colombia, everyone uses them<\/strong>. You won&#8217;t be at risk; only the driver might face problems.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c2dbcee6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-008a1cc4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-008a1cc4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Rushing hours<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-81ddb3ec\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81ddb3ec\">\n\n<p>Medellin has grown too quickly. Avoid rush hours (metro or taxi), from <strong>6AM to 8AM<\/strong> and <strong>5PM to 7PM<\/strong>. Keep this in mind if you need to go to the airport or bus station.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c1ed0546\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fae09015 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-afc2f2ff\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Metro-of-Medellin-Colombia.jpg\" alt=\"Metro of Medellin Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-80070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Metro-of-Medellin-Colombia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Metro-of-Medellin-Colombia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Metro-of-Medellin-Colombia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-030c155b postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-372312b2 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ba5fd3fb0a2e30f8a2b8790b645c63c1\">IS MEDELLIN SAFE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-465ae8b3b2e2e0ce682c0afb0a63d963\"><em>No<\/em> <em>Dar Papaya <\/em>(a Colombian saying)<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f514b3e0 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bad93850 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a9a78d1d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a9a78d1d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Pickpockets<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4f33eb5c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f33eb5c\">\n\n<p>Like in all major Colombian cities, you should <strong>be careful with your belongings <\/strong>and stay aware of your surroundings. In the metro, keep your bag in front of you and avoid putting anything in your back pockets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dc464187 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1ed9085f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1ed9085f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Use Uber at night<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0859e0b0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0859e0b0\">\n\n<p>I always take an <strong>Uber<\/strong> <strong>when it gets dark<\/strong> and the streets are deserted. It&#8217;s easy, safe, quick, and costs just a few euros.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bddf46f0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-e04d397e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-e04d397e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Tinder is dangerous<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-0889213a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0889213a\">\n\n<p>Be cautious with dating apps like <strong>Tinder<\/strong>. There are many stories of travelers being drugged (with <strong>scopolamine<\/strong>) and then robbed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77041437 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-21fd1a97 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-21fd1a97\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Going out late<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-13daf71b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13daf71b\">\n\n<p>Take an <strong>Uber<\/strong> rather than a taxi when leaving a nightclub, don&#8217;t leave your drink unattended, and be cautious if someone becomes overly friendly for no apparent reason.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61c17905\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e92782f4 gb-button-text destCta newTab\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/is-medellin-safe-colombia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-lasso-id=\"81088\">Medellin safety tips<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b65d137 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-71752ba2\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Masaya-hotel-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83758\" style=\"width:847px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Masaya-hotel-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Masaya-hotel-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Masaya-hotel-in-Medellin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4522cc72 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4e098970 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-75799678226db67a49593784d6a9174a\">MY LAST TIPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d927a8cfb4d1cb1c17681c0dc12f255d\">To enjoy the city of Medellin even more.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1c259e3f gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a3a6ebd9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6dcf4759 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6dcf4759\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Cool events<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4dc6b36f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4dc6b36f\">\n\n<p>In addition to the <strong>Feria de las Flores<\/strong> (August), Medellin regularly hosts music concerts such as the <strong>Festival Alta Voz<\/strong> (December) and the <strong>Festival Solar<\/strong> (February). Book your accommodation in advance during these events (especially for the Feria de las Flores).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ec87244 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7f37adf4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7f37adf4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Interesting Instagram accounts &amp; sites<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7a084e42\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a084e42\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"81089\" href=\"https:\/\/medellingles.substack.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medellingles.substack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medellingles<\/a><\/strong>: Newsletter (in English) to get the latest tips on Medellin. Don&#8217;t hesitate to follow their <a data-lasso-id=\"81090\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/medellingles\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Instagram account.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cc5ce6e4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f7e5b719 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f7e5b719\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Language Exchange<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a9a9f783\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a9a9f783\">\n\n<p>Some caf\u00e9s and hostels organize language exchanges to help you learn Spanish and meet locals. You can do one every night of the week if you like. It&#8217;s always fun to join in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly like <strong>Galerie Lafond<\/strong> (Laureles) and <strong>Olsa<\/strong> (Laureles &amp; Poblado).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dca2844d\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9e85c105 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b1090048\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Patios-Hostel-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Los Patios Hostel Medellin Colombia (1)\" class=\"wp-image-80077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Patios-Hostel-Medellin-Colombia-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Patios-Hostel-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Patios-Hostel-Medellin-Colombia-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e981b3d9 destSection destExperience\" id=\"destExperience\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36ded5f3dd2f2258c02bda520b46f0b4\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Favorite experiences in Medellin, Colombia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a27ef37df385838efadaa1d9a5739c7d\">Directly contact the best local agencies for this destination<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_activities_carousel city=46]<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6523c558 destMore\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc9fc63f destMoreContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bce46af destMoreIllu\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4d0e9ffd\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"591\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4d0e9ffd\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-adrien-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd3650fe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destMoreTitle has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d9e8387353123fe2493a1f80826ce3\">Looking for more activities? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destMoreInfos has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e95048211a5240b3a0ee8e64a4fb2d\">We personally select and test the best tours in Colombia\u2014to help you make the right choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98ff1c2c gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/\" data-lasso-id=\"81091\">See all tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddbeb640 destSection destReviews\" id=\"destReview\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61de140b destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle\">Traveler Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"French couple who traveled to Colombia with Tomplanmytrip | Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hagp-BVnn2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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