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Best Street Food Tour in Medellin

January 30, 2025

Every country has its own version of street food, and Colombia is no different. Medellin is a large city and has a wide variety of street foods to choose from. However, it can be hard to know where to go and what to order as a tourist. That’s where a

The MATT Experience: Medellin From Another Perspective

January 24, 2025

TLDR? The MATT Experience is a way to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and see the city from a new perspective. Many people go every day without having to think about getting to their destination. This can be from getting on the local bus to their job or as

Visiting El Peñón de Guatapé (Everything You Need to Know)

January 5, 2025

TLDR? El Peñón de Guatapé is a towering monolith located just outside Medellin. El Peñón de Guatapé, or El Peñol, is a highlight for tourists coming to Medellin. This incredible rock offers tons of photo opportunities, and the views from the top of the hill are breathtaking. But, there’s a

Guatapé: The Best Day Trip From Medellin

January 4, 2025

TLDR? Guatape is a gorgeous lake a few hours away from the city and is the most popular day trip you can take from Medellin. Guatapé is a colorful town in the Antioquia Department of Colombia. It is located about 84 km east of Medellín, in the Aburrá Valley. If

How Many Days Do You Need in Jardin?

December 26, 2024

TLDR? You should plan to stay in Jardin for at least 3 days to get the full experience. Jardin is often overlooked when tourists are planning trips outside of Medellin. However, it’s becoming increasingly popular among travelers thanks to its colonial architecture and natural wealth. If you want to visit

What to Expect on a Weekend in Salento

November 30, 2024

TLDR? Salento is located in the Cocora Valley and is about seven hours away from Medellin by car. Quindio is a beautiful and quiet region located about seven hours away from Medellin by car. It’s most famous for the Cocora Valley, a mystical feeling place with the world’s tallest palm

Rappelling and Abseiling in Medellin: What to Know and Where to Go

November 28, 2024

TLDR? One of the best places to enjoy rappelling and abseiling in Medellin is with Canyoning Antioquia. Adventure travel and extreme sports are becoming increasingly popular, and in Medellin, it’s not hard to find this type of activity. There are tons of places where you can try things like caving,

All About Cementerio Museo de San Pedro

November 27, 2024

TLDR? The Cementerio Museo de San Pedro is both a museum and a cemetery where you can get a glimpse of the city’s history. The Cementerio Museo de San Pedro is one of the relics of the city of Medellín, but it’s not high on most people’s to-do lists when

A Day’s Getaway in Santa Fe de Antioquia

November 17, 2024

Medellin is a beautiful city with thousands of things to do and discover. But, it’s not just the city that’s worth checking out. You should also think about going on a weekend getaway to some of the surrounding villages! One of those villages is Santa Fe de Antioquia. Sate Fe

The Best Water Activities in Guatape

November 15, 2024

Are you looking for activities full of excitement and adrenaline? Or just a relaxing ride through the Colombian landscape? Then Guatapé is the place for you. This cheerful and colorful city has the best tourist sites that offer the best water activities. It doesn’t matter if you’re a daredevil or

Medellín from Above: Paragliding Tours

November 2, 2024

TLDR? You don’t need any prior experience to fly through the skies of Medellín on a paragliding tour. Medellín’s characterized by the mountains surrounding it, which give it the alternate name Valle de Aburrá. Thanks to these mountains, paragliding tours are a tourist attraction that allows you to admire the

Rios de Cristal: River Trekking in San Francisco, Antioquia

October 25, 2024

TLDR? River trekking is an adventure suitable for beginners and is a great way to get outdoors and explore the countryside. There are several small towns scattered around Antioquia, and one of those is San Francisco. San Francisco is famous for its outdoor adventures, one of those being river trekking!

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