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Picnic LOVERS
The perfect place to enjoy life outdoors. If you want to walk, ride a bike, try local food and drinks, spend time with your pet or have a wonderful picnic this place is a MUST-VISIT!
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Parques del Rio
The perfect place to enjoy life outdoors. If you want to walk, ride a bike, try local food and drinks, spend time with your pet or have a wonderful picnic this place is a MUST-VISIT!
FAN OF CULTURE, ART & PICNICS? We have a plan for it!
El Castillo is the museum with the largest collection of decorative arts in Medellín. They offer guided tours daily, where you can appreciate works by Colombian and European artists. THE PLUS? You can enjoy an amazing picnic in fairy tale gardens. it's allowed to bring your own food and drinks, but you can also choose the tasty picnic kits that they offer.
Special occasion? They offer decorating services for your picnics. A real charm!
If you need help booking these services, our host will be happy to assist you :)
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Slottsmuseum
32-269 Cl. 9 SurFAN OF CULTURE, ART & PICNICS? We have a plan for it!
El Castillo is the museum with the largest collection of decorative arts in Medellín. They offer guided tours daily, where you can appreciate works by Colombian and European artists. THE PLUS? You can enjoy an amazing picnic in fairy tale gardens. it's allowed to bring your own food and drinks, but you can also choose the tasty picnic kits that they offer.
Special occasion? They offer decorating services for your picnics. A real charm!
If you need help booking these services, our host will be happy to assist you :)
An amazing HIKE
In the highest part of Cerro Nutibara you will find the Pueblito Paisa, an important icon of the city of Medellín. It is a traditional place where you can see a typical representation of the traditional Antioquia towns. There you can try local food and enjoy a beautiful view of the city.
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Pueblito Paisa
Pueblito PaisaIn the highest part of Cerro Nutibara you will find the Pueblito Paisa, an important icon of the city of Medellín. It is a traditional place where you can see a typical representation of the traditional Antioquia towns. There you can try local food and enjoy a beautiful view of the city.
If you are a nature and hiking lover, this plan is definitely for you!
The Arví park is located 30 kilometers from Medellín city, you can get there by taking the Metro and then the Metro Cable (cableway) where you will live the experience of flying over the communes of Medellin before reaching the park. Once there you can do all kinds of outdoor activities. You can hire a guide or simply explore this huge nature reserve on your own.
You can't miss this adventure!
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Parque Arvi
If you are a nature and hiking lover, this plan is definitely for you!
The Arví park is located 30 kilometers from Medellín city, you can get there by taking the Metro and then the Metro Cable (cableway) where you will live the experience of flying over the communes of Medellin before reaching the park. Once there you can do all kinds of outdoor activities. You can hire a guide or simply explore this huge nature reserve on your own.
You can't miss this adventure!
Nearby beautiful TOWNS
This colorful little town is located 2 hours from Medellin. You will be amazed by the beauty of its cobbled streets, the blue of its beautiful lake and the kindness of its inhabitants. Just 15 minutes away is the Piedra del Peñol. This cultural heritage of 721 ft high, is an important tourist attraction for giving travelers the best view of the Guatapé dam.
Feeling lively? You can reach the top by climbing 702 steps!
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Guatapé
29-61 Cl. 32This colorful little town is located 2 hours from Medellin. You will be amazed by the beauty of its cobbled streets, the blue of its beautiful lake and the kindness of its inhabitants. Just 15 minutes away is the Piedra del Peñol. This cultural heritage of 721 ft high, is an important tourist attraction for giving travelers the best view of the Guatapé dam.
Feeling lively? You can reach the top by climbing 702 steps!
How about a tasty dessert in a cute and typical Antioquia town? Go and taste it in San Antonio de Pereira, it is only 1 hour from Medellín... and please, don't leave the town without trying the colorful "Empanadas" and the "Arepa de chocolo con quesito".
Your palate will have a very happy day!
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San Antonio
How about a tasty dessert in a cute and typical Antioquia town? Go and taste it in San Antonio de Pereira, it is only 1 hour from Medellín... and please, don't leave the town without trying the colorful "Empanadas" and the "Arepa de chocolo con quesito".
Your palate will have a very happy day!
WERE YOU BORN FOR ADVENTURE? How about a day of extreme sports in one of the most beautiful tropical forests that exist in the Rio Claro basin. This spectacular natural reserve is located 4 hours from Medellín. It's perfect to practice extreme sports in its crystal clear waters or simply to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
From there you can go to the Hacienda Nápoles (20 min by car). This hacienda belonged to Pablo Escobar and is now a theme park. There you can visit the museum that was made in memory and tribute to the victims of drug terrorism in Colombia for more than 20 years.
So even though it's a bit far from Medellin, this great experience is worth the trip!
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Rio Claro
WERE YOU BORN FOR ADVENTURE? How about a day of extreme sports in one of the most beautiful tropical forests that exist in the Rio Claro basin. This spectacular natural reserve is located 4 hours from Medellín. It's perfect to practice extreme sports in its crystal clear waters or simply to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
From there you can go to the Hacienda Nápoles (20 min by car). This hacienda belonged to Pablo Escobar and is now a theme park. There you can visit the museum that was made in memory and tribute to the victims of drug terrorism in Colombia for more than 20 years.
So even though it's a bit far from Medellin, this great experience is worth the trip!
The MUST tours
Violence turned into URBAN ART and HOPE. What do you think about a commune that was considered one of the most dangerous places in Colombia and today is full of tourists, urban art and graffiti?
You cannot miss this visit where you will be amazed at the great talent of the artists who painted all the Comuna 13's streets and gave life and hope back to this neighborhood. You will also be able to see the famous escalators in the middle of the mountain that take you to one of the best views of Medellín.
VERY IMPORTANT TIP: you have to try the the "mango biche" popsicle with salt!
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Graffiti Tour Comuna 13
Violence turned into URBAN ART and HOPE. What do you think about a commune that was considered one of the most dangerous places in Colombia and today is full of tourists, urban art and graffiti?
You cannot miss this visit where you will be amazed at the great talent of the artists who painted all the Comuna 13's streets and gave life and hope back to this neighborhood. You will also be able to see the famous escalators in the middle of the mountain that take you to one of the best views of Medellín.
VERY IMPORTANT TIP: you have to try the the "mango biche" popsicle with salt!
TASTY lunch
The perfect fusion of traditional Colombian cuisine with a gourmet touch. We recommend the delicious dishes of this restaurant where you will also find international cuisine for all tastes.
It is located in Patio Bonito, very close to the Poblado Park. You'll want to explore this lively neighborhood full of small bars and restaurants.
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Restaurante La Matriarca
##43b-62 Cl. 8The perfect fusion of traditional Colombian cuisine with a gourmet touch. We recommend the delicious dishes of this restaurant where you will also find international cuisine for all tastes.
It is located in Patio Bonito, very close to the Poblado Park. You'll want to explore this lively neighborhood full of small bars and restaurants.
If you haven't tried the AJIACO, you can't leave Colombia yet.
Can you imagine a chicken and potato soup mixed with capers and heavy cream? Don't do it, try it!
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Ajiacos y Mondongos
42-46 Cl. 8If you haven't tried the AJIACO, you can't leave Colombia yet.
Can you imagine a chicken and potato soup mixed with capers and heavy cream? Don't do it, try it!
SUNSET, drinks & food
THIS is the place for lovers of sunset, cocktails and tapas. We assure you, you are going to have a good time here.
This restaurant-bar is located in the upper part of the Poblado, on sunny days you will enjoy a beautiful sunset to the rhythm of good live music (on weekends). You will test the local cuisine but also delicious dishes with French touches.
Be sure to try the "Ceviche de chicharrón" and the Le parch bread.
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Le Parch
9E - 157 Cl. 16a SurTHIS is the place for lovers of sunset, cocktails and tapas. We assure you, you are going to have a good time here.
This restaurant-bar is located in the upper part of the Poblado, on sunny days you will enjoy a beautiful sunset to the rhythm of good live music (on weekends). You will test the local cuisine but also delicious dishes with French touches.
Be sure to try the "Ceviche de chicharrón" and the Le parch bread.
Located in the heart of Provenza neighborhood, El Social comes alive every day, bringing together the energy and good vibes of Medellin's people.
If you haven't tried the "guaro" and the "empanadas" yet, we recommend you do it at this place. You will not regret ;)
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El Social Tienda Mixta desde 1969
8A - 8 Cra. 35Located in the heart of Provenza neighborhood, El Social comes alive every day, bringing together the energy and good vibes of Medellin's people.
If you haven't tried the "guaro" and the "empanadas" yet, we recommend you do it at this place. You will not regret ;)
VEGGIES & VEGANS
You will love the magic of this bohemian café-restaurant, a perfect place for veggie's and vegan's travelers. We recommend you try one of their tasty pizzas and if you're lucky you'll get some live jazz!
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Café Zorba
42-33 Cl. 8You will love the magic of this bohemian café-restaurant, a perfect place for veggie's and vegan's travelers. We recommend you try one of their tasty pizzas and if you're lucky you'll get some live jazz!
For all tastes, for all times of the day, for all occasions. You are going to love the food at this restaurant and the wide variety of dishes they offer on their menu.
The best? Has an excellent relationship price-quality.
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Crepes & Waffles
##19a-100 Cra. 44For all tastes, for all times of the day, for all occasions. You are going to love the food at this restaurant and the wide variety of dishes they offer on their menu.
The best? Has an excellent relationship price-quality.