Medellin is one of the most touristic cities in Colombia and it has plenty of things to do! If you have time, we recommend the following activities depending on your interests. Click on the websites below to learn more information about each site.
Esta es la Iglesia donde va a ser la ceremonia. Darle click a la pagina (Website) para ver la ubicacion.
This is the church where the ceremony will be held at. Click on "Website" to see it in google maps.
Este es el lugar donde va a ser la recepción. Es un lugar campestre a 25 minutos de la Iglesia del Padre Marianito. Darle click en la pagina (Website) para ver la ubicacion. Esta subiendo despues de Tiki bar, porton negro.
KM 4.5 - Loma El Escobero, Envigado. Subiendo después de Tiki bar.
This is the wedding venue. It is a country place located 25 minutes from the Iglesia del Padre Marianito (church). Click on Website to see it in google maps. It is after Tiki bar, black gate.
Day trip. 2 hour ride from Medellin. A must do!
Nestled in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, the majestic monolith El Peñol and the charming town of Guatape are popular destinations for tourists and backpackers visiting the country. An unforgettable day trip to Guatape from Medellin should be on your Colombia itinerary.
Guatape is famous for its brightly-coloured buildings and colonial architecture, while El Peñol is a towering rock formation that offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Provenza is one of the 22 neighborhoods that make up Poblado. Balancing on a sea of hills, Medellin’s flashiest neighborhood hosts an abundance of restaurants, up-scale malls, and boutique hotels.
Its party district, Provenza, stretches from Carrera 37 to Carrera 33.
Locals venture here in the evening to enjoy international cuisines, shop in some of the boutiques, and party in the bars and clubs.
The barrio is one of the more beautiful areas of the city and tends to be the first stop for backpackers and ex-pats alike.
Pueblito Paisa is located on the top of Cerro Nutibara in Medellín. This replica of a typical turn of the century Antioquia town comes complete with its own traditional stone fountain in the middle of the town square, and is surrounded by a church and rectory, the mayor’s office, a barber shop, and a one-room school house. Pueblito Paisa is an local icon the Paisas that call Antioquia their home. Since its inception, this attraction has drawn visitors and offers a fun way to get a bird’s eye view of the city, surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as get away from the busting city below for an hour or so.
One of the most popular malls in Medellin!
One of the most popular malls in Medellin.
One of Medellín's nicest green spaces, the botanic gardens cover 14 hectares, showcase 600 species of trees and plants, and include a lake, a herbarium and a butterfly enclosure. Events often take place beneath the Orquideorama – an organically expanding meshwork of wooden flowers.
It is the Museum with the largest collection of decorative arts in Medellín, a significant tourist attraction for lovers of culture, art and tradition. Its gardens and halls evoke a time dedicated to the cult of the arts; It has works by Colombian masters and European artists, valuable furniture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, glassware by Baccarat, tableware and porcelain from European manufactures, and numerous works by Colombian masters in ceramics, painting, sculpture, among other disciplines.
Booking office:
Guided tour of The Castle + Gardens
Adults $24,000 or $6 USD
Children and/or students: $18,000 or $5 USD
Entrance to the gardens only
Adults $20,000 or $5 USD
Children and/or students: $15,000 or $4 USD
The Eight Wonder Lookout Bar is a popular restaurant in Sabaneta located high up in the hills with an amazing view of Medellin and the Aburra valley. La Octava Maravilla, its spanish name, is a hidden gem, which has not yet been discovered by many foreigners. Also, many Colombians in the Medellin area don't know about this spot with amazing views.
It’s an eye-opening venue to understand Colombia’s armed conflict and its impact on the city and the nation. Although the museum isn’t large, it’s packed with invaluable information. From interactive maps to heartfelt quotes from children, every exhibit is poignant.
The museum features a detailed recount of significant events in Colombia, including stories of violence, trafficking, and resilience during hard times. Spending 90 minutes to 2 hours here, feels like a journey through time, providing context for the transformation seen across Medellín.
Arvi Park alias Parque Arví is a popular ecological nature reserve in Medellin, Colombia that features many hiking and biking trails. If you want to take an unforgettable cable car ride, enjoy sweeping views, and spend some time outdoors, Arvi Park is a place you cannot miss.