View from the Piedra del Peñol near Guatapé

Things to do in Medellín

Day trips from Medellín, from the 740-step climb at Guatapé to a graffiti walk in Comuna 13. Prices move with the operator, so I link the booking page instead of quoting a number I cannot stand behind.

10 experiences in and around Medellín
View from the Piedra del Peñol
Day trips
Full day

Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Day Trip

A day trip to Guatapé to climb the Piedra del Peñol and explore the colourful town, often with a boat ride.

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Street art in Comuna 13
Culture
3–4 hours

Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour

A guided walk through Comuna 13's street art and outdoor escalators with a local guide.

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Coffee fields near Bolívar, Antioquia
Day trips
Half or full day

Coffee Farm Tour

Visit a coffee farm near Medellín to see the process from plant to cup and taste the result.

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The Metrocable
Transport
Half day

Medellín City Tour by Metro and Metrocable

A guided ride through the city on the Metro and Metrocable, with stops in the Centro and on the hillsides.

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The Line L cable car to Parque Arví
Nature
Half day

Parque Arví by Cable Car

Ride Line L to the forest park above the city for trails and the local market.

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A bandeja paisa
Food
3 hours

Medellín Street Food Tour

Taste arepas, empanadas, fruit and more with a local guide, often in the Centro or Laureles.

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Botero sculptures in Plaza Botero, Medellín
Attractions
3–4 hours

Downtown and Plaza Botero Walking Tour

A guided walk through the Centro, Plaza Botero and the city's history.

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Medellín in the Aburrá Valley
Activities
Half day

Paragliding over the Aburrá Valley

Tandem paragliding flights from San Félix, north of the city, with views over the valley.

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El Poblado at night
Nightlife
Evening

Medellín Nightlife Tour

A guided night out in El Poblado or Laureles, a safer way to start than going alone.

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