Comuna 13 Graffiti & Metrocable & guatapé & El Peñol
“5 nights in Medellín, Colombia — Land, settle into El Poblado, then dive into Medellín's flavours on a guided food and market tour.”
5 nights in Medellín, Colombia, mapped out day by day through Medellín and Guatapé — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 5 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-17 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Medellín (El Poblado)
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 5 days
- Budget
- €914
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Food and Market Tour
Check in to the Design hotel in El PobladoGuided food & market tour through Plaza Minorista and Mercado del RíoSample arepas, buñuelos, exotic Colombian fruits and fresh juicesEvening stroll and coffee in Parque LlerasEarly night to shake off jet lag - 2
Comuna 13 Graffiti & Metrocable
Early metro ride to San Javier to beat the crowdsGuided Comuna 13 graffiti and street-art walking tourRide the famous outdoor escalators and hear local historyTry local snacks and mango biche from street vendorsAfternoon Metrocable ride to Parque Arví for panoramic viewsReturn to El Poblado for dinner - 3
Guatapé & El Peñol Day Trip
Early departure to beat weekend and tour-bus crowdsClimb the 740 steps of La Piedra del Peñol for lake viewsExplore Guatapé's zócalo-decorated streets and waterfrontLunch of trout, a regional specialityOptional boat ride on the reservoirScenic drive back to Medellín - 4
Coffee-Farm Tour
Morning drive to a working coffee finca outside the cityWalk the plantation and learn the seed-to-cup processHand-pick coffee cherries in seasonRoast and cup freshly brewed Colombian coffeeFarm-to-table lunch with mountain viewsReturn to Medellín for a relaxed evening - 5
Paragliding & Departure
Early morning transfer to San Félix paragliding siteTandem paragliding flight for the best morning thermals and visibilityPost-flight breakfast overlooking the valleyLast-minute souvenir shopping in El PobladoCheck out and transfer to the airport for the return flight
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Arrival & Food and Market Tour
Land, settle into El Poblado, then dive into Medellín's flavours on a guided food and market tour. Check in to the Design hotel in El Poblado and Guided food & market tour through Plaza Minorista and Mercado del Río.
- Flights
- €314
- Stay
- €600
- Per night
- €183
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Comuna 13 Graffiti & Metrocable
Explore the transformation of Comuna 13 through street art, then ride the metrocable for city views. Early metro ride to San Javier to beat the crowds and Guided Comuna 13 graffiti and street-art walking tour.
Guatapé & El Peñol Day Trip
Day trip to the colourful town of Guatapé and the towering El Peñol rock. Early departure to beat weekend and tour-bus crowds and Climb the 740 steps of La Piedra del Peñol for lake views.
Coffee-Farm Tour
Head into the green hills for a hands-on Colombian coffee-farm experience. Morning drive to a working coffee finca outside the city and Walk the plantation and learn the seed-to-cup process.
Paragliding & Departure
Soar over the Aburrá Valley at dawn, then wrap up before flying home. Early morning transfer to San Félix paragliding site and Tandem paragliding flight for the best morning thermals and visibility.
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