14-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Medellin

  1. Day 1: Parque Explora
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Poblado

    Science Museum Fun

  2. Day 2: Arvi Park
    1 hour (13 km) from Parque Explora

    Hiking and Picnic

  3. Day 3: Castillo Museum
    30 minutes (6.2 km) from Arvi Park

    History and Art

  4. Day 4: El Tesoro Parque Comercial
    30 minutes (7.3 km) from Castillo Museum

    Shopping and Food

  5. Day 5: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour
    20 minutes (6.6 km) from El Tesoro Parque Comercial

    Street Art Tour

  6. Day 6: Santa Elena
    1.5 hours (28 km) from Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour

    Flora and Fauna

  7. Day 7: Planetarium of Medellin
    30 minutes (5.5 km) from Santa Elena

    Stargazing Fun

  8. Day 8: Botero Plaza and Museum of Antioquia
    15 minutes (2.6 km) from Planetarium of Medellin

    Art and Culture

  9. Day 9: Parque Lleras
    5 minutes (1 km) from Botero Plaza and Museum of Antioquia

    Entertainment Hub

  10. Day 10: Jardín Botánico
    20 minutes (2.2 km) from Parque Lleras

    Botanical Garden Fun

  11. Day 11: Mercado del Rio
    20 minutes (4.1 km) from Jardín Botánico

    Food and Drinks

  12. Day 12: Piedra del Peñol
    2 hours (75.8 km) from Mercado del Rio

    Scenic View Hike

  13. Day 13: Parque Norte
    1 hour (9.8 km) from Piedra del Peñol

    Amusement Park Fun

  14. Day 14: El Poblado
    20 minutes (5.8 km) from Parque Norte

    Relaxing and Shopping

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Parque Explora (2 hours, COP$25,000/person)
  • Arvi Park (4 hours, COP$18,000/person)
  • Castillo Museum (2 hours, COP$20,000/person)
  • El Tesoro Parque Comercial (4 hours, variable)
  • Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour (2 hours, COP$40,000/person)
  • Santa Elena (5 hours, COP$50,000/person)
  • Planetarium of Medellin (2 hours, COP$16,000/person)
  • Botero Plaza and Museum of Antioquia (3 hours, COP$25,000/person)
  • Parque Lleras (3 hours, variable)
  • Jardín Botánico (2 hours, COP$12,000/person)
  • Mercado del Rio (3 hours, variable)
  • Piedra del Peñol (4 hours, COP$25,000/person)
  • Parque Norte (6 hours, COP$55,000/person)
  • El Poblado (4 hours, variable)

  • Total Estimated Costs: COP$261,000/person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Medellin Botanical Garden or taking a day trip to Guatapé. Families with younger children may want to add a visit to the Explora Park and Gardens. If you have less time, skip the Castillo Museum and Piedra del Peñol. Remember to check the opening and closing times of each location to avoid disappointment.

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