Medellin and the region of Antioquia have a lot to offer to travelers, and you will quickly consider it as one of your favorite regions in Colombia. Rent a car or use the many buses to discover a hilly region surrounded by colonial towns, fincas and coffee plantations. The weather and the inhabitants are fantastic, and its geographic location gives you many options for your next destination: Pacific coast, Zona Cafetera, Caribbean coast, Bogota, and the South of Colombia.

Stay a few days in Medellin to appreciate the kindness of the Paisas and their passion for Football. Digital nomads love to settle there for a few months, to enjoy the cool vibes of the city and the trendy cafes in El Poblado. Don’t hesitate to plan some day-trips to explore the hidden gems around like Horizontes, the Paramo del Sol and Cerro Tusa.

Then travel to Guatape to admire the incredible views from El Peñol and stop in San Carlos, San Rafael or Tamesis to organize some entertaining water activities like tubing and canyoning.

Antioquia teems with lovely colonial towns that deserve your attention. Take a bus to Jerico, a little town nestled on the top of a green hill, then ride a Chiva to reach Jardin.

Colombia itineraries in Medellin and Antioquia:

1 Week Medellin & Jerico

Where To Travel In Antioquia

Medellin & Around
Medellin
Many travelers fall in love with Medellin. The place, nicknamed the city of the eternal spring, has changed a lot since its dark time. Visit the graffiti in Communa 13, admire the view from a cable car, feel the vibe at the stadium during a football game, take some fresh air by exploring the surroundings and enjoy the great nightlife in Poblado and Laureles.
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Medellin & Around
Guatape
Guatape is a picturesque town, 2 hours away from Medellin. Wander among lakes, and green hills, then climb to the top of El Peñol, a giant monolith, to get an unforgettable view of the surrounding. The town is lovely, and the colorful alleys offer some excellent photo opportunities. Rent a Kayak or a pedalo to explore the various hidden coves.
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Medellin & Around
Jerico
Jerico is a well-known religious town surrounded by clouds and green hills, 3 hours away from Medellin. Admire the different views around the village and appreciate the quietness of the place. Also, don't hesitate to linger and enjoy your cup of coffee between two activities. I fell in love with the viewpoints on the Canyon of the river Cauca.
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Medellin & Around
Jardin
Jardin is a quiet and lovely town surrounded by waterfalls and coffee plantations. The village is a typical village in Antioquia. Colombians with Cowboy’s hat drinking coffees all day long on the main square. Jardin deserves more than a couple of nights! Direct buses from Medellin.4 hours. Stop in Rio Sucio if you're coming from the South.
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Medellin & Around
Tamesis
Tamesis is an excellent town for travelers who want to organize lots of outdoor activities. There are direct buses from Medellin (4h) or a Chiva from Jerico (1h). Get there to do come canyoning, rappelling, or observe old petroglyphs. Moreover, Tamesis offers a breathtaking view of the Cauca River's Canyon.
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Medellin & Around
San Rafael
San Rafael is a little town situated at 45 min bus drive from Guatape. It's an excellent option if you want to visit the western side of Antioquia without the crowd. Cristal-clear rivers and waterfalls are the main highlights in San Rafael. Walk to the different natural pools and book a water activity like canyoning and tubing.
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Medellin & Antioquia
San Carlos
Like San Rafael, San Carlos a little town surrounded by crystal-clear rivers and majestuous waterfalls. Moreover, there are some easy trails you can organize with your family. I especially recommend San Carlos if you want to add some adrenaline to your Colombia itinerary with some tubing or canyoning activities.
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Top Things To Do In Medellin & Around

Here is a compilation of the best things to do in Medellin and Around:

Climb at the top of El Peñol
Visit the colonial towns of Guatape and Santa Fe de Antioquia
Learn some Spanish
Take some Salsa Classes
Enjoy the Medellin Nightlife
Sleep in Rio Claro Reserve and Casa En El Aire
Camp at El Parque de Los Nubes in Jerico
Party in the different districts of Medellin
Attend a football game in Medellin
Plan a romantic trip to Horizontes
Watch Medellin from the Cable car
Paragliding above Medellin
Hike in El Paramo del Sol
Sleep in a Hacienda
Eat a trout in Jardin
Savor a coffee on the main square in Jerico or Jardin
Observe the waterfall Cueva del Esplendor near Jardin
Take a Chiva bus and travel within Antioquia
Do some canyoning in San Rafael or San Carlos
Plan a rafting excursion on Rio Verde
Organize an extreme sports weekend in Tamesis

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