5 Day Medellín And Surroundings

Itinerary

Day 1: Medellín, Colombia

Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department
Arrive at any time to be collected from the airport and taken to your accommodation to check-in and relax.
Duration: 12 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Obo Hotel or similar

Day 2: City Tour & Comuna 13

Stop At: Comuna13, Medellin Colombia
You’ll enjoy an amazing tour of the city of Eternal Spring (so named for its consistent weather all year long). On this tour, you’ll see the most important locations in this grand city, and enjoy a mix of culture, history, and local traditions.

Combined with this tour you’re also going to enjoy an extraordinary tour through Comuna 13. Once a place unsafe for the police, this is now a hub for tourism with amazing murals and graffiti covering the street walls. Along with this you’ll enjoy wonderful views and ride the outdoor escalators.

Your tour will be finishing up around 2 pm, which will give you the remainder of the day free to explore.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Obo Hotel or similar

Day 3: What a Rock - Guatape!

Stop At: Guatape, Guatape, Antioquia Department
You’ll enjoy a beautiful drive through the scenery of Antioquia towards Guatape Rock. On the way, you’ll be stopping at a replica of Old Peñol’s town plaza. The original town was actually sunk and is now at the bottom of Lake Guatape. The only piece still visible is the spiral from the church tower.

Next on today’s adventure will be La Pierda (The Rock or better know as Guatape Rock). This is simply a wonderful and huge stone standing tall and overlooking Lake Guatape far below. Once here you’ll have the opportunity to climb the 740 steps up to the very top, with breathtaking views every step of the way.

Following this, you’ll explore the colorful town of Guatape itself and stop for a spot of lunch at one of the many restaurants.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Obo Hotel or similar

Day 4: Santa Fe de Antioquia / Jardin

Stop At: Santa Fe de Antioquia, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Antioquia Department
You enjoy the wonderful scenery on the way almost as much as the historic town of Santa Fe de Antioquia, where you will enjoy a fantastic guided tour through this beautiful town. Here you will discover buildings dating back to the colonial times, an absolutely delightful plaza (main square) and learn the history of the church that was never completed.

After you have wandered these stones streets and taken many perfect photos you will continue on to the Western Bridge. This bridge was actually built by an architect that was also involved with building the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Following more photos of this famous piece of history, you’ll cross this swinging bridge and start on your relaxing journey to Jardin, where you’ll be checking into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in yet another beautiful setting.
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hosteria El Paraiso or similar

Day 5: Jardin / Jerico / Medellín

Stop At: Jardin, Jardin, Antioquia Department
You’ll wake to the sound of the birds or perhaps the church bells in the town square of Jardin. You’ve enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and enjoy a fabulous morning tour of this picturesque town wandering the streets marveling at the colonial buildings and balconies full of flowers.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Jerico, Jerico, Antioquia Department
Next, you’ll start on your journey to Jerico; another simply breathtaking town, full of amazing scenes straight out of the set of a romantic movie.

You'll be arriving in time for some lunch before starting on a wonderful walking tour of this beautiful heritage-listed town, before relaxing in your transport and heading back to Medellín.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.