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Exploring Medellín: A 5-Day Adventure

Alejandro Jácome

Alejandro Jácome

1 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Medellín, Colombia. Discover botanical gardens, aquariums, local markets, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Medellín

Day 1
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$40

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$ 6

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
4 - 6 min

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Aquarium Medellin
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Parque de los Deseos
Children play in this large open plaza featuring food vendors & a big screen for evening movies.
No time set
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Restaurante In Situ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia
Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Sr. Wok
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 2
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$40

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$ 12

Orquideorama Jardín Botánico
8:00 AM - 9:30 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Parque de Bolívar
Park adjacent to the Metropolitan Cathedral with a fountain & statue of liberator Simón Bolívar.
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 min

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il Forno
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
12 - 18 min

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Parques del Río Medellín
Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Leños Y Carbón Parrillada (Carrefour)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 3
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$20

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$ 12

Catedral Metropolitana de Medellín
Landmark early-20th-century cathedral noted for its brick construction & romanesque architecture.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Palace of Culture Rafael Uribe Uribe
Cultural center in an ornate Gothic-revival building with a museum, art gallery & cafe.
No time set
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Cementerio Museo San Pedro
Elaborate, house-like mausoleums of famous Colombian politicians & artists, plus tree-shaded paths.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Palazzeto D'Italia
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
10 - 12 min

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Planetarium Jesus Emilio Ramirez Medellin
Science museum with solar system exhibits & high-tech planetary dome shows, plus a cafe & gift shop.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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La Pascasia
No time set
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 9

Casa Museo Pablo Escobar
Guided tour of private museum & family home of drug lord Pablo Escobar, with photos & possessions.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Telemedellín - Canal Parque Gabriel García Márquez
Fish ponds, climbing walls & playgrounds in a small, densely wooded park, plus paths & picnic spots.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Aeroparque Juan Pablo II
Sizable water park offering slides & swimming pools along with tracks for racing, walking & cycling.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Mirador el Cielo Medellin
Sweeping city views from a rustic, grassy patch on a hill with street food & farm animals.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 6

Water Museum EPM
Unique musuem with interactive exhibits depicting how water is vital to the earth & civilizations.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Spain Park Library Santo domingo Savio
Monumental hilltop trio of contemporary, black-stone library buildings offering far-reaching views.
No time set
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Comfenalco Antioquia
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $145 In total

Activities & Food:$100
Transport:$45