Laura & Will
Things To Do
El Peñón de Guatapé
Walk around a colorful town, climb La Piedra del Peñol, eat a typical Colombian lunch, and take a boat ride in the lake.
Coffee Tours
Medellin is very close to the coffee triangle, a region famous for producing the majority of Colombian coffee and is a great way to extend your trip for a few days for coffee tours and a hike through the Cocora Valley. There are also some coffee experiences that can be done as a day trip / day tour in, or around Medellin.
Cable Car to Parque Arvi
he cable cars have played a large role in the transformation of Medellin, connecting isolated parts of the city with fast, easy public transportation. The Medellin Metrocable has halved the average travel time from the barrios to the centre, from roughly two hours to one. The cable cars have also become a major tourist attraction and provide a great view of the city. The ride from Acevedo to Arvi takes around 30 minutes, but you can also ride until Santo Domingo and return back to Acevedo if you are just riding for the view. If you continue on to Arvi Park, you will find a giant nature reserve where you can hike, walk and enjoy the nature.
Botanical Gardens
The Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden is a 14-hectare botanical garden in Medellín, Colombia. The botanical garden has 4,500 flowers and 139 recorded bird species. An oasis in the middle of the city, there is a butterfly house and macaws can often be seen in the trees and large iguanas on the paths. There are also a few restaurants inside the gardens that are a great place to get lunch or a drink. You can get to the botenanical gardens on the metro, take the blue line to Universidad! Across the street from the Botanical gardens you will also find an aquarium, planetarium and hands-on museum.
Pueblito Paisa
Pueblito Paisa is a life-sized replica of a traditional town in Antioquia, the Colombian department where Medellín is located (an Encanto-esque vibe). It is right in the middle of the Medellín, with 360 degree views of the city. You can get there by Uber or taxi and at the top you will find souvenir shops, food trucks and a plaza with a church. This is a great place to visit at night to view the city lights and drink a beer.
Plaza Botero
The largest outdoor Botero exhibit in the world, Plaza Botero sits in the center of Medellin and is home to 24 Botero statues. Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero has an instantly recognizable style that’s popular across the globe. You might have seen his work along Park Avenue in New York, or the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Botero was born in Medellin and is one of the most influential Colombian artists. In the plaza you will also see the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, the large Gothic Revival style building that hosts cultural events such as concerts, conferences and art exhibits. You can get off the blue metro line at Parque Berrio station. The plaza is a popular tourist attraction and is safe during the day, but since it is in the heart of the centro it is not recommended to wander from the plaza.