El Poblado has cafes, fashion boutiques, restaurants, clubs, and bars.
Great free tour that will give you an introduction to Medellin. Tours are free, but please make sure to tip your guide!
Located in the mountains near the city, you can visit Parque Arvi by taking a gondola right from the subway to the park's entrance. Admission is free.
Once a very dangerous part of Medellin, Comuna 13 is now a safe colorful neighborhood and one of the most popular activities in Medellin. You can visit by yourself or go on a tour (Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Zippy Tour, and Medellin City Tours are a few).
There are a couple of food tour companies in Medellin, including Food Tour with Medellin City Tours, Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local, Coffee Tour with Tastings and Lunch.
Paragliding over the Andes Mountains surrounding Medellin is another popular activity. There are paragliding tours available via TripAdvisor or Viator.