Jackie & Joaquin
Things To Do
Parque Llera - Zona Rosa - Provenza
Top food and nightlife district located in El Poblado. Suggestions: Breakfast- Pergamino Cafe has a small menu but the breakfast and pastries are delicious. Bettys Bowls delicious and healthy food spot with yummy acai bowls (healthy lunch too). Cafe Velvet- Beautiful spot with delicious coffee Lunch/Dinner: Pizzaoilo if you happen to be in the mood authentic Neapolitan style pizza. Mondongos El Poblado for authentic local fare. Agua Fresca for Mexican food. La Serenissima for good Italian. Kai for Vegan food. Upscale dining: Carmen El Cielo (chef's tasting menu)
Ciclovia (Sunday Only)
Avenida Poblado closes between 7 am and 1 pm every Sunday and opens for cyclists, runners and the general public.
City Walking Tour
Real City Walking Tours has a free tour that will give you an informative introduction to the city. Be sure to tip at the end!
Visit a Microbrewery
There is an up-and-coming craft beer scene in Colombia, and Medellín has over 30 breweries and microbreweries. These are some of the best places to try a local beer: 20 Mission Cerveza has great beer, great food, and it’s a fun place to hang out and meet people. They don’t offer tours, but they do host music events and DJs. It’s super popular and one of the best places in town to grab a beer. 3 Cordilleras runs tours Thursday and Friday evenings, offering five samples for 25,000-30,000 COP ($8-10 USD) per person. Cerveza Premium Apóstol has a tour every Thursday at 6:30pm where you can see the brewery, taste a few drinks, and enjoy a snack in the process. Advanced booking is required, and tickets are 35,000 COP ($11 USD) per person. Brew House is a family-owned-and-operated brewery where you can take a tour and sample the offerings alongside their full pub menu.
Coffee Tour- From the Seed to the Cup
Visit a coffee farm in Medellin for $32/person.
Paragliding Experience
For the more adventurous at heart: try a paragliding tour over Medellin
Jardin Botanico Medellin- Orquideas Flores y Artesanias
Cost approx. $6/person During La Feria de Las Flores, the Botanical Garden hosts a large exhibition of Orchids and local artisan crafts. Take a blanket, picnic and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.