Medellín 3 Day Plan: Guatape, Coffee, Santa Fe de Antioquia, City Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Medellín Guatape Rock + Coffee Farm

Stop At: Laguna de Guatape, Loma del Escobero, Medellin 053840 Colombia
You will begin your day with a pickup from your Medellín accommodation of 8 am. You’ll then be driven through some of the most beautiful scenery you have ever seen to your choice of a Flower Farm or a Coffee Farm. You’ll be so happy with either option, as when you stop at the flower farm you’ll get to learn about the 300-year-old tradition of the silletas, the Silleteros and also see an amazing variety of flowers. But if you choose the coffee tour, then you’ll discover the whole process from planting the seed to pouring the perfect cup. You’ll also check out the plantation and be shown step by step exactly what goes into making the best coffee beans in the world. But don’t worry if you choose one and would also like to see the other as well, as we have both of these tours running separately as well

Next, you will carry on to the replica town of Old Peñol; this town was actually flooded and is the bottom of Lake Guatape now. The only part of this town that is still visible is the church spiral that sticks out of the water marking the spot for everyone to see.

After you have walked through the replica overlooking Guatape lake, you will carry on to the big rock known as La Piedra (The Stone), Guatape Rock and El Peñol Rock. Once there you will have the opportunity to climb the 740 steps to the very top with absolutely breathtaking views every step of the way. Once you’ve got to the top you’ll have time to catch your breath and take a million photos before leisurely taking the 740 steps back down again.

After you have returned to the ground you will be collected and driven to the nearby Guatape Town, where you will walk the cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings and enjoy the beautiful surroundings before being driven back to your Medellín accommodation in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.


Duration: 9 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Comuna 13 + Medellín City Tour + Optional Food Tour

Stop At: Medellín Colombia, Cra. 63C #42-2 a 42-150, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Will begin the same as your previous one, with a collection from your accommodation at 8 am. You’ll then be driven to the Plaza Botero to begin your day’s adventure and your City Tour.

The complete journey you will take today will be guided with our expert guide who will explain every part of the good, bad and sometimes ugly history of this fantastic city. Your stops today will include 9, the important historical locations including The Plaza Botero, where you’ll find giant sculptures created by the world-famous Fernando Botero; The Palace of Culture; Veracruz Church, the first church built in Medellín; The National Palace, which was once the courthouse, but now a grand mall; Salón Malaga, a restaurant that has remained unchanged for 60 years; a Medellín Tram ride, a Cable Car ride, Placita de Florez for a wonderful exotic fruit tasting; and the House of Memory Museum, where you’ll discover the history of the armed conflict from the victims point of view. Once your journey is complete and every question has been answered, you’ll continue onto the second part of today’s tour; a Comuna 13 Graffiti tour.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Comuna 13 Tour (Pazifistas), Medellin Colombia
You’ll venture into an area of Medellín that was once one of the deadliest places in Colombia. Now it has had a massive turn around and you will experience and learn all there is to know about how this small patch of earth has been fought over by not only by the FARC and the Colombian army but also Paramilitaries and many other Colombian drug cartels. You’ll also come to understand the meaning behind many of the amazing and beautiful street murals (graffiti).
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Medellín Colombia, Cra. 63C #42-2 a 42-150, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Your Optional Food Tour will begin at 6:30 pm, so you will get to experience some of the Medellín nightlife at the same time. This is truly the most delicious food tour in Medellin. You’ll get to try common street food and beloved local delicacies eaten almost daily by the local people of Medellin. Along with this, you’ll also enjoy some exotic fruit juices and typical meals from the wonderful region of Antioquia.
Approximate Duration: 3.3 hours (6:30pm – 10:00pm)
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Santa Fe de Antioquia

Stop At: Centro Historico Santa Fe de Antioquia, Santa Fe de Antioquia Colombia
You’ll be collected at 8 am in a comfortable air-conditioned car, so you can just sit back and enjoy the scenery as you cruise out of Medellín and to your first stop of the day, a fantastic succulent farm with over 3000 varieties of exotic species, where as well as walking through the heavenly garden you’ll get to meet the owner who has been running this family farm for over 30 years.

Next stop is a cable car ride or 4 across lush valleys filled with farms of everything you can image, as well as beautiful trees and rivers. You’ll be making 3 stops along the way to change cable cars and for more fantastic photos.

Following this, you will carry on to 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 the Western Bridge, which by chance is on the Western side of Santa Fe de Antioquia. 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 to relaxing drive back to your Medellín accommodation.
Duration: 9 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.