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A Week in Medellín: Exploring the Vibrant City of Antioquia

Valentina Lara

Valentina Lara

23 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Medellín, Colombia's Antioquia region. Discover the city's rich culture, stunning parks, and delicious cuisine in this 7-day itinerary.

Trip to Medellín

Day 1
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$8

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$ 4

Toscana Café - Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 15 min

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Acuaparque Ditaires
Big water park with a sauna, a wave pool & swimming, plus slides, a kids' zone & sports courts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Sabaneta Park
Cobblestone plaza with an ornamental fountain, ringed by tall trees & bars with outdoor seating.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Cafe Apasionado
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Envigado Main Park
Paved square with shaded benches, a fountain & a Simón Bolívar statue, plus holiday light displays.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$19

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$ 4

Pizzería Venezzia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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Parque Del Artista Itagüí
Green area with a towering sculpture of 2 figures, plus a skate park, soccer field & tennis courts.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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El Castillo Museum and Gardens
Grand castle-style home-turned-museum in scenic surrounds, offering tours & temporary art exhibits.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Juan Valdez Café
La tienda de los caficultores colombianos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Lleras Park
Energetic area with a variety of restaurants serving regional cuisine, plus bars & other nightlife.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Parque de El Poblado
Green square & central meeting spot with food vendors, artisan craft stalls & surrounding nightlife.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$23

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
11 - 16 min

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Orquideorama Jardín Botánico
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Govindas
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Museum of Antioquia
Historic art venue featuring native artists Fernando Botero & Pedro Nel Gómez, plus modern works.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
Day 4
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$10

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$ 4

Sandwich Qbano Junín
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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
9 - 11 min

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Aquarium Medellin
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Plaza Minorista José María Villa
Spacious indoor marketplace with produce, meat & seafood vendors in a vibrant atmosphere.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia
Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Palazzeto D'Italia
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Parque del Periodista
Compact paved space with trees, between a busy road & apartment buildings, popular at night.
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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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.
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$36

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$ 4

Restaurante La Guayaba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Parque de la Conservación
Classic zoo showcasing mammals, birds & reptiles in their habitats, plus concessions.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Parque Berrío
Busy, historic city square with many trees, benches, vendors & a notable statue.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Restaurante In Situ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
6 - 9 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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Parque Explora
Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$16

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 10 min

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AIC TOUR
Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 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
13 - 20 min

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il Forno
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
20 - 30 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$28

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$ 3

Ganso & Castor Cafe-Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Medellin Modern Art Museum
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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$8
15 - 18 min

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Parque de Boston
Busy park with popular street food carts & a statue of the 19th-century general José María Córdova.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
54 - 65 min

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Cable a Tierra
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Estación Metrocable Arví
Gondola system connecting the valley to Medellín's steep hills with expansive views of the city.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $159 In total

Activities & Food:$139
Transport:$21