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Exploring Medellín: A 5-Day Adventure

Juli Valde

Juli Valde

22 Oct 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Medellín, Colombia. Discover the best cafes, parks, and attractions that this beautiful city has to offer.

Trip to Medellín

Day 1
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$8

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$ 3

Nido Sky

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 17 min

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Jardín Botánico de Medellín
Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Restaurante In Situ
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Aquarium Medellin
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$26

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$ 5

Nido Sky

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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El Laboratorio de Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
1 - 2 min

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Plaza Botero - Medellín, Antioquia
Outdoor plaza showcasing 23 sculptures by artist Fernando Botero, plus landscaped grounds & benches.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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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.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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$20
67 - 81 min

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Cable a Tierra
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$4
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.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$10

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$ 4

Nido Sky

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
19 - 28 min

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Parque Natural Cerro El Volador
This sizable urban park features a grassy hillside for recreation, relaxing & city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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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$8
Day 4
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$10

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$ 9

Nido Sky

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Pizzería Venezzia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
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
14 - 17 min

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Sabaneta Park
Cobblestone plaza with an ornamental fountain, ringed by tall trees & bars with outdoor seating.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 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.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Pollos La 76
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
8 - 11 min

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Aeroparque Juan Pablo II
Sizable water park offering slides & swimming pools along with tracks for racing, walking & cycling.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 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.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$16

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$ 5

Nido Sky

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Juan Valdez Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
15 - 18 min

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Parque Ecológico El Salado
Scenic destination for trails & activities, including a skateboard park, climbing wall & playground.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Parmessano
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
1 - 2 min

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Alto de Las Palmas
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $94 In total

Activities & Food:$70
Transport:$24