Recommended Activities
Recommended places to visit in Medellín
When you arrive in Medellín you will find a beautiful Valley, surrounded by majestic Mountains with warm people, always willing to help. We share some places you can visit.
We are pleased to offer you exceptional recommendations for local tours and activities that can enhance your experience during your stay. It is important to note that these services are provided by completely autonomous companies and are not directly affiliated with Casa Medallo. We want to assure you that we are only providing suggestions with the aim of enriching your visit.
It is essential to note that Casa Medallo does not assume any responsibility regarding the operation, quality or safety of said activities. The companies that offer these services are independent and responsible for their own operations.
We recommend that you carefully review the terms and conditions of these companies before participating in any activity. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the relevant service provider.
Like any city with tourists, care must be taken in certain areas of the city, especially at night.
We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy your stay at Casa Medallo to the fullest.
Commune 13
In recent years, Comuna 13 has become an emblematic place to visit, due to the social transformation it has undergone in recent years, turning a violent place into an artistic canvas.
Metrocables
Metrocables are an innovative solution that generates transportation options, tourism and development opportunities in the peripheral neighborhoods that impact...
To take advantage of your time, before or after taking the tour of Comuna 13, we recommend taking the Metrocable on the upper floor of the San Javier metro station. You can also enjoy them taking the route to Arví Park.
Arví Park
Arví Park is a large natural reserve that contains forest, biodiversity and attractions that you can enjoy.
What can you do in Parque Arví?
Hiking, cycling, bird watching, picnics, peasant markets or going to the internal parks of Comfama and Comfenalco that offer attractions inside at reasonable prices.
To get to the Comfama and Comfenalco parks, once you arrive at Arvi Park, they have free buses that will take you to their facilities.
We recommend you have a full day to get the most out of this park.
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Places in the center
The center of Medellín is a mix, where cultural, gastronomic and historical elements are combined that tell the past and present of Medellín. You can do it alone or in the company of a guide, who will help you discover some treasures that you just might not be able to.
Square boatman
There you will find 23 bronze sculptures donated by master Fernando Botero.
Antioch Museum
The Antioquia Museum, located on one side of Plaza de Botero, is one of the most important museums to visit in Medellín.
Square boatman
Berrío Park, located in the heart of the city, very close to Plaza de Botero. This square has the Basilica of La Candelaria from 1659, the first church in Medellín, its most important building. It also has important sculptures by renowned Colombian artists.
San Antonio Park
In this large square, with a small tree-lined area, is the San Antonio de Padua church, which stands out for its enormous dome. Although the most emotional place in the park is located next to the statue of El Pájaro by maestro Botero, which was damaged as a result of an attack in which 23 innocent people died, including several children. Fernando Botero asked that the sculpture be kept in this state and donated a new one called the Bird of Peace
Park of Lights
When you arrive at the Park of Lights you will be surprised by a forest made up of 300 light towers that provide shade during the day and light up at night.
Rafael Uribe Palace of Culture
This palace, declared a National Monument, can be visited for free and stands out for its architectural and artistic beauty in its different rooms and hallways. It is located near Plaza de Botero.
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Saturdays when it closes at 2 p.m.
Other options
Museum of Memory
An interesting plan to do in Medellín to learn about its tragic history of violence and drug trafficking is to visit the House of Memory, which gives a voice to the victims of the conflict around their memories and teaches not to forget the past so as not to repeat it again. .
Visiting hours: every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except on Sundays when it closes one hour earlier.
Pueblito Paisa
Pueblito Paisa, sample of the tradition of the Antioquian towns.
It is a small-scale representation of an Antioquian town, located at the top of Cerro Nutibara, about 80 meters above the average level of the city, which allows you to see the city from different angles.
Botanical Garden
Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden of Medellín.
The Botanical Garden is a green lung located in the city. Its flora is made up of native and exotic species from different habitats.
Learn from a guide all the magic that our Garden has. On Tuesdays, you can live this experience in the morning, we start at 11:00 am. On Thursdays, the tours will be at 2 in the afternoon. On Saturdays we will have two scheduled. The first at 11:00 am and the second, at 2:00 pm
To enjoy these tours, no prior registration is necessary. You just have to be very punctual in the Grandfather Tree. The approximate duration of this tour is 1:30 min.
Explora Park
Parque Explora is an interactive science museum, made up of an aquarium, a planetarium, a public experimentation workshop and more than 300 experiences.
El Castillo Museum
The El Castillo Museum is located in the El Poblado neighborhood. It offers permanent exhibitions of porcelain and crystal objects, stained glass, gobelins, antiques, paintings, sculptures, among others.
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art of Medellín or MAMM, dedicated to research, conservation and dissemination in the fields of modern and contemporary art, as well as the cultural development of the city.
Address: Cra. 44 #19a-100, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia
Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Provence, Lleras Park, Manila
Provenza, Lleras Park, Manila are leading sectors of lifestyle and fun.
There you will find restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and local design shops.
Excursions in Medellín
Another of the best things to do in Medellín is to take a day trip to some of the wonders that are closest such as:
Guatapé
In one of the most beautiful towns to see in Colombia, with colonial architecture, known for the zócalos that adorn the facades of its houses.
In addition to walking through the cobbled streets, in Guatapé it is essential to climb the Piedra del Peñol, a monolith more than 200 meters high, from where you will enjoy spectacular views of the entire environment flooded by the Peñol reservoir dam. The journey to get there is approximately two hours and varies depending on traffic.
Santa Fe de Antioquia
Santa Fe de Antioquía, a beautiful town that preserves many colonial buildings. If you plan to visit it, keep in mind that its temperature is warm. The journey to get there takes between one and two hours, depending on traffic.
Return to the East
This tour consists of visiting very emblematic towns in our region, such as El Retiro, La Ceja, Carmen de Viboral and Rionegro.
You will be able to learn a little about its architecture, gastronomy and enjoy the beautiful landscapes.
It must be done in a private transport, hired exclusively for this tour
Ox Jump
If you are a lover of ecotourism, we recommend this site, which is located in a natural area where you can see large waterfalls and
waterfalls, located between the municipalities of La Ceja and Abejorral.
*To get there you must hire a particular service.
Coffee Tours
We propose several options for taking a coffee tour, from places within the city itself, to nearby municipalities, in which you will learn the entire process of making the best coffee in the world and enjoy the green landscape of the coffee plantations.
Garden, Antioquia
Jardín, Antioquia is one of the most beautiful towns in Colombia; Its colorful colonial architecture is charming. Located in the department of Antioquia and located 134 kilometers from Medellín, it is a municipality with a wide range of nature tourism.