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A Week in Medellín: Exploring the Vibrant City of Eternal Spring

manuel vargas

manuel vargas

17 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Medellín, Colombia. Discover the city's hidden gems, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Medellín

Day 1
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$10

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$ 9

Lleras Park
Energetic area with a variety of restaurants serving regional cuisine, plus bars & other nightlife.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Aeroparque Juan Pablo II
Sizable water park offering slides & swimming pools along with tracks for racing, walking & cycling.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Parque de Itagüí
Central, palm-dotted plaza lined with shops, bars & restaurants, plus many street food vendors.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Chef Burger
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
Day 2
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$10

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$ 6

Parque de la Conservación
Classic zoo showcasing mammals, birds & reptiles in their habitats, plus concessions.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Parques del Río Medellín
Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia
Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Govindas
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$10
Day 3
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$20

Parque Arví
Ecotourism park featuring walking & hiking trails, a food market, a gondola & adventure sports.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Cable a Tierra
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
Day 4
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$15

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$ 3

Parque de Boston
Busy park with popular street food carts & a statue of the 19th-century general José María Córdova.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Parque de los Pies Descalzos
Park featuring a sand area, fountains & a green space with a garden, plus a hands-on science museum.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
26 - 39 min

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Pueblito Paisa
Iconic hill with a sculpture garden, open-air theater & a composite of a typical town of the region.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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il Forno
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
Day 5
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$30

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$ 3

Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Plaza Minorista José María Villa
Spacious indoor marketplace with produce, meat & seafood vendors in a vibrant atmosphere.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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El Arbol De La Vida
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 6
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$75

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$ 3

Parque Explora
Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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Parque Belén
Small urban park with statues & tropical vegetation, plus regular markets for food & handicrafts.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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La Gustela
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 7
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$30

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$ 6

Parque de los Deseos
Children play in this large open plaza featuring food vendors & a big screen for evening movies.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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AIC TOUR
Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Rodizio Karioka
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $220 In total

Activities & Food:$190
Transport:$30