Things to do in Medellín
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Medellín, officially the Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellín, is the capital of the department of Antioquia, and the second-largest city in Colombia after Bogotá. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains, in northwestern South America. The city's population was 2,427,129 at the 2018 census. The metro area of Medellín is the second-largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy, with more than 4 million people.
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Highlights travellers rate highest
Tour Comuna 13 | Graffitour, Guía Graffiti Tour
Haven, A Design Hotel
San Javier
Day 2 on the trip
Open in Google MapsPlaza Minorista José María Villa
Lleras Park
Calienticos & Deliciosos
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5 days in Medellín, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €914.
- 1
Arrival & Food and Market Tour
Land, settle into El Poblado, then dive into Medellín's flavours on a guided food and market tour.
- 2
Comuna 13 Graffiti & Metrocable
Explore the transformation of Comuna 13 through street art, then ride the metrocable for city views.
- 3
Guatapé & El Peñol Day Trip
Day trip to the colourful town of Guatapé and the towering El Peñol rock.
- 4
Coffee-Farm Tour
Head into the green hills for a hands-on Colombian coffee-farm experience.
