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Discover Medellín: A 6-Day Adventure in Colombia

Jessica Peña

Jessica Peña

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Explore vibrant museums, lush gardens, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of this captivating city.

Trip to Medellín

Day 1
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$28

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$ 3

Cementerio Museo San Pedro
Elaborate, house-like mausoleums of famous Colombian politicians & artists, plus tree-shaded paths.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante In Situ
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Sr. Wok
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2
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$32

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$ 3

Aquarium Medellin
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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
12 - 18 min

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Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia
Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Palazzeto D'Italia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Parque de Bolívar
Park adjacent to the Metropolitan Cathedral with a fountain & statue of liberator Simón Bolívar.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Govindas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 3
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$90

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$ 8

Jardin Circunvalar - Cinturon Verde
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Parque Explora
Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$50
12 - 15 min

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il Forno
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Mi Buñuelo Rosales
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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$24
Day 4
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$20

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$ 5

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
59 - 71 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
7 - 9 min

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Leños Y Carbón Parrillada (Carrefour)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
14 - 21 min

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El Tejadito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 5
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$59

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$ 5

Sabaneta Park
Cobblestone plaza with an ornamental fountain, ringed by tall trees & bars with outdoor seating.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Parque de Itagüí
Central, palm-dotted plaza lined with shops, bars & restaurants, plus many street food vendors.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Medellin Modern Art Museum
Museum of modern art with a permanent collection & rotating exhibitions, plus a large movie theater.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Ganso & Castor Cafe-Bistro
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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Cariñito Mío Café
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$61

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$ 10

El Castillo Museum and Gardens
Grand castle-style home-turned-museum in scenic surrounds, offering tours & temporary art exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
28 - 34 min

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AIC TOUR
Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Rodizio Karioka
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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Communa 13 escalators
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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O-Cake
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16

Budget breakdown: $321 In total

Activities & Food:$290
Transport:$31