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Medellín

Colombia · City of eternal spring

Year-round 24°C weather in the Aburrá Valley. One of Latin America's most innovative cities with incredible street art, nightlife, and surrounding nature.

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Weather
22-28°C
Partly Cloudy
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Flight Time
5h from East Coast
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Budget Range
$25-220/night
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Itinerary
5 days
29 activities
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5 days in Medellín

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1

Downtown & Transformation

Medellín's incredible urban renaissance.

🎨Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour
9:00 AM · 2.5h · $15
Escalators and street art in the most transformed neighborhood
🍛Lunch at Hatoviejo
12:00 PM · 1.5h · $12
Traditional bandeja paisa
🗿Plaza Botero
2:00 PM · 1h · Free
23 oversized bronze Botero sculptures
🖼️Museo de Antioquia
3:30 PM · 1.5h · $5
Botero originals plus contemporary art
🚡Metro Cable to Santo Domingo
5:30 PM · 1.5h · $1
Gondola with valley panoramas
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Nature & Coffee Country

Lush hills where Colombia's famous coffee grows.

🚐Drive to Jardín
7:00 AM · 3h · $15
Scenic Andes drive to colonial town
☕Coffee Farm Tour
10:30 AM · 2h · $12
Bean-to-cup on a working finca
🐟Lunch in Jardín plaza
1:00 PM · 1h · $8
Trucha in the colorful square
🌊Cueva del Esplendor
2:30 PM · 3h · $10
Waterfall inside a cave
🚐Return to Medellín
6:00 PM · 3h · $15
Evening mountain drive
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3

Guatapé Adventure

Rainbow town and a rock with 740 steps to heaven.

🚌Bus to Guatapé
7:00 AM · 2.5h · $6
From Terminal del Norte
🪨El Peñón de Guatapé
10:00 AM · 2h · $5
740 steps for spectacular views
🍴Reservoir lunch
12:30 PM · 1h · $10
Fish overlooking the lake
🚤Boat tour
2:00 PM · 2h · $12
Cruise and swim stops
🌈Guatapé zócalos
4:30 PM · 1h · Free
Colorful bas-relief panel streets
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4

Markets, Food & Nightlife

Flavors and rhythms of local culture.

🥑Mercado del Río
8:00 AM · 1h · $8
Gourmet food hall breakfast
🦋Botanical Garden
9:30 AM · 1.5h · Free
Orchids and butterfly house
🌮Laureles food tour
1:00 PM · 3h · $35
Street food crawl
🔭Explora Park
4:30 PM · 2h · $6
Science museum + planetarium
💃Salsa lesson + dinner
7:00 PM · 2h · $20
Dance at Son Havana
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5

Santa Elena & Departure

Peaceful morning in flower-covered hills.

🚗Drive to Santa Elena
8:00 AM · 45min · $8
Flower-growing highlands
🌸Silletero flower farm
9:00 AM · 2h · $10
Meet parade silleta makers
🌲Arví Ecological Park
11:30 AM · 2h · Free
Cloud forest trails
🍲Lunch at Mondongo's
2:00 PM · 1.5h · $10
Classic Antioquian cuisine
🛍️El Poblado farewell walk
4:00 PM · 1.5h · Free
Coffee and souvenirs on Via Primavera
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Where to Stay

Neighborhoods & Hotels in Medellín

✦ Luxury · El Poblado
The Charlee Hotel
Rooftop pool, Poblado views
$220/night⭐ 4.7
◆ Mid-range · Laureles
Selina Medellín
Creative coliving + coworking
$85/night⭐ 4.4
$ Budget · El Poblado
Casa Kiwi
Legendary backpacker hostel
$25/night⭐ 4.5
Getting Around

Transport in Medellín

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Flight
Direct from MIA/FLL
$320 · 4.5h
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Airport Transfer
Shared van to El Poblado
$8 · 45min
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Metro
Single ride
$1 · varies
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