If you are looking for an easy day trip while you are in town, we highly recommend this guided tour to GUATAPÉ!

Following departure from a meeting point in central Medellín, you’ll travel directly to the famous Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol). Spending apprx. 1.5-hour here, you will have time to climb the 742 stairs and enjoy spectacular views of Lake Guatapé from the top.

After your visit to the Peñol Rock, a well-deserved break for lunch awaits for you to enjoy a typical Antioquian dish.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to explore the colorful streets of Guatapé and the famous Guatapé Zocalos.

Your afternoon will finish with a tour of Guatapé Lake on our private, exclusive boats. It'll most certainly be one of the highlights or your trip to Colombia! We look forward to seeing you!

The full-day tour concludes at your original departure point in Medellín.

This is one of Yuliana's favorite museums in Medellín located only 5 minutes away from Novotel. It is a historic home where you can take in some art or just learn a little bit more about Medellín's history.

One of Dan's favorite thing about Colombia is all of the fresh, exotic fruit and the juices Yuliana's family always has available when they visit.

Experience some of this for yourself on this guided tour at one of Medellin's main fruit markets.

This neighborhood showcases the redemptive power of art. Formerly one of the most violent neighborhoods of the city during the height of the Medellin Cartel's power, it is now reclaimed as a showcase for local graffiti artists. The art and food are both amazing, and the views from the top can't be beat! Arrive by taking the metro to San Javier station and navigating towards "Parque de la Paz" (Peace Park).

Someone recommended this tour in which you will go deep into Comuna 13 to meet with resilient artists who recovered youth and public spaces through reconnection to their African roots in music, dance, and art.

Fernando Botero is one of Colombia's most famous artists. His work showcases takes on the human figure, as well as unique color palette. See for yourself at this excellent museum. The Plaza Botero and Museo Botero are right off the Parque Berrio Metro Station. The same day you go to Museo Botero, you can get food at La Hacienda restaurant which is in Junin avenue not far from the museum.

This park in the center of Medellin features a traditional Colombian village and amazing views of the city. It also hosts Medellin's Museum of the City.

The best place to have a traditional Bandeja Paisa. You cannot leave Medellín without trying it!

Medellín has a traditional Flower Festival in August. In this Finca you will be able to see typical flowers from the region and learn about the beautiful art of Silletas and Silleteros.

One of the unique things about Medellin are the metrocables (gondolas) that are built into the metro system. The trip to Parque Arvi involves taking the metrocable to the top of the valley, where one can experience the beautiful Andean montane forests (and maybe exotic birds) in their natural state at this park.

Colombia is famous for it's orchids, as more varieties naturally occur here than in any other country in the world. See some of them for yourself, along with bromeliads and other tropical plants at Medellin's Botanical Garden.

It may be small compared to Botanical Gardens in other cities, but Yuliana used to love to come here to read when she was in college as it right across from Universidad de Antioquia campus. You can get there by metro getting off in Universidad Metro station. The cafe at the garden also serves an excellent lunch!

This is like our Science Museum. It houses South America's largest freshwater aquarium.

One of my favorite museums in Medellín. It exhibits different perspectives on Colombian wars and armed conflicts.

"We're a 35 food shop market full of life located steps from the Industriales Metro Station in the middle of town in El Poblado, and are proud to be the favorite for locals to meet friends for a hot coffee, a cold beer, a glass of wine paired with food flavors from all over the world. Open 365 days a year we serve food, beverages and drinks in a relaxed, casual and open kitchen style."

1. Classes: Practice Spanish and learn to dance at dance free studio.

2. More classes - Ven bailalo

2. Live music and dancing

3. Son havana

4. Tibiri bar

Highly recommended. Great place to be in nature not far from the city.

Only 40 minutes away from Medellín, Santa Elena offers great nature, bird watching tours, Parque Arví and the opportunity to learn about the Flower Festival in Medellín by visiting the farms where the Silleteros get ready for the festival.

Great view at night! Not crowded. They offer drinks, food and great music.