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Sara & Jared

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Sara & Jared

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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El Poblado has cafes, fashion boutiques, restaurants, clubs, and bars.

Free Walking Tour Medellin - Real City Tours

Cra. 51 #41-76, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
319 2622008

Great free tour that will give you an introduction to Medellin. Tours are free, but please make sure to tip your guide!

Parque Arví

Via a Piedras Blancas, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
(604) 4442979

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.

Comuna 13

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).

Take a Food Tour

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

Paragliding over the Andes Mountains surrounding Medellin is another popular activity. There are paragliding tours available via TripAdvisor or Viator.

Guatape

Guatape is a colorful pueblo located on the edge of a lake about ~2 hours from Medellin. You can visit Guatape as a day trip from Medellin (can pre-book through Viator or TripAdvisor). One of the most popular activities in Guatape is climbing La Piedra del Penol (a big rock with panoramic views of Lake Guatape). Other activities include hiking, waterfalls, and hanging out on the lake.