Honeymoon 8-Day Itinerary for Medellin, Colombia

  1. Day 1: Pueblito Paisa
    30 minutes (6 miles) from José María Córdova International Airport

    Visit this replica of a typical Antioquian village, with colorful houses and stunning views of the city.

  2. Day 2: Parque Explora
    20 minutes (4.2 miles) from Pueblito Paisa

    Explore this interactive science museum and aquarium, with exhibits about the human body, biodiversity, and more.

  3. Day 3: Botanical Garden of Medellin
    30 minutes (5.2 miles) from Parque Explora

    Stroll around this lush garden, with more than 1,000 species of plants, a butterfly farm, and an orchid exhibit.

  4. Day 4: El Peñol and Guatapé
    2 hours (45 miles) from Botanical Garden of Medellin

    Climb the 650 stairs of El Peñol rock for panoramic views, and then explore the charming town of Guatapé with its colorful houses and lake.

  5. Day 5: Santafé Mall and Spa
    1 hour (14 miles) from Guatapé

    Relax and indulge yourselves at this luxurious mall and spa, with a variety of shops, restaurants, and wellness treatments.

  6. Day 6: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour
    30 minutes (8 miles) from Santafé Mall and Spa

    Discover the transformation of this once-violent neighborhood into an art and culture hub, through its colorful murals and inspiring stories.

  7. Day 7: Museo de Antioquia
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour

    Admire the works of Fernando Botero, Colombia's most famous artist, and other local and international masterpieces, in this colonial building.

  8. Day 8: Parque Arví
    1 hour (15 miles) from Museo de Antioquia

    Escape to this nature reserve, with hiking trails, birdwatching, flower gardens, and an indigenous market.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pueblito Paisa (free)
  • Parque Explora (4 hours, 30 USD per person)
  • Botanical Garden of Medellin (3 hours, 10 USD per person)
  • El Peñol and Guatapé (8 hours, 50 USD per person)
  • Santafé Mall and Spa (4 hours, 150 USD per person)
  • Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour (2 hours, 20 USD per person)
  • Museo de Antioquia (2 hours, 8 USD per person)
  • Parque Arví (6 hours, 25 USD per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 293 USD per person

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