Medellín
Medellín sits in a narrow Andean valley at a constant spring temperature, with a metro and cable-car network that transformed the hillside neighbourhoods. Comuna 13, once the most violent district in the city, is now visited for its murals and escalators. It is the main base for the coffee region and Guatapé.
How long to stay
December to March and July to August; pleasant year-round.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Medellín yet
Is Medellín right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Medellín is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Nightlife
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Comuna 13
Free entry · VerifiedMedellín
A hillside neighbourhood reached by outdoor escalators, covered in murals telling the district's recent history.
Guatapé and El Peñol
Entrance $4.44 · VerifiedMedellín
A brightly painted lakeside town beside a 200 m granite monolith climbed by 700 steps, two hours from the city.
Parque Arví
Free entry · VerifiedMedellín
A forest reserve above the city reached by metrocable, with pre-Hispanic paths and walking trails.
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Popular activities
Comuna 13 guided tour
Walk with a resident guide covering the district's transformation.
Guatapé day trip
Rock climb and the painted town on the reservoir.
Paragliding over the valley
Tandem flight from the ridge above San Félix.