8-Day Adventure in Medellín: Explore the Sights and Tastes of Colombia

Maritza Alicea

19 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Discover the vibrant culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of this captivating city.

Trip to Medellín

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$20

$ 4

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Elaborate, house-like mausoleums of famous Colombian politicians & artists, plus tree-shaded paths.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 2

$38

$ 8

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Sándwich Qbano Delicioso! Visitanos en nuestro Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SandwichQbanoOficial

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Children play in this large open plaza featuring food vendors & a big screen for evening movies.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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9 - 11 min

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This modest house museum features exhibits on the tango & the singer/actor Carlos Gardel.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 3

$16

$ 5

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Fundación Casa Museo Maestro Pedro Nel Gómez

Filled with murals & other works, this house-turned-museum of an iconic artist offers guided tours.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 4

$33

$ 4

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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Historic art venue featuring native artists Fernando Botero & Pedro Nel Gómez, plus modern works.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Busy, historic city square with many trees, benches, vendors & a notable statue.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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This 17th-century Roman Catholic place of worship is known as the oldest church in Medellin.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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11 - 16 min

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Leafy park with several sculptures by Fernando Botero, plus food vendors & an amphitheater.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 5

$39

$ 4

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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14 - 21 min

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Grand castle-style home-turned-museum in scenic surrounds, offering tours & temporary art exhibits.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

27 - 33 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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Green square & central meeting spot with food vendors, artisan craft stalls & surrounding nightlife.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

$24

$ 6

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

72 - 87 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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Ecotourism park featuring walking & hiking trails, a food market, a gondola & adventure sports.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

58 - 70 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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Solemn museum with exhibitions offering different perspectives on Colombian wars & armed conflicts.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7

$32

$ 5

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Museum of modern art with a permanent collection & rotating exhibitions, plus a large movie theater.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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10 - 12 min

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Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

20 - 30 min

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Iconic hill with a sculpture garden, open-air theater & a composite of a typical town of the region.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Buñuelos y empanadas al por mayor y detal. Venta de buñuelos y empanadas para toda ocasión, al por mayor y al detal, contamos con pasteles de pollo, café entre otros.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8

$24

$ 8

Hotel Estelar Square

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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