Destination Guides
Detailed, honest guides to every major destination in Medellín and Antioquia.
Complete Guatapé Guide: La Piedra, the Lake & the Town
Everything about the #1 day trip from Medellín: how to get there, what it costs, the best viewpoints and where to eat trucha fresh from the lake.
Hacienda Nápoles: Hippos, History & the Full Guide
Escobar's estate, 130+ wild hippos, the theme park, prices and what to expect. The most unique day trip in Colombia.
Río Claro: Colombia's Most Beautiful Canyon
Marble walls, crystal water, bat caves and rappelling. The wildest natural landscape in Antioquia and why it's worth the 3-hour drive.
Santa Fe de Antioquia: The Colonial Gem
The oldest city in Antioquia is just 1 hour from Medellín — 17th-century churches, the famous suspension bridge and incredible local food.
Jardín: Antioquia's Most Beautiful Town
The neo-gothic cathedral, the cable car to Cristo Rey, 300+ bird species and the most picturesque main square in Colombia.
Complete Medellín Guide 2026 — First-Timer's Guide
Where to stay, what to eat, how to get around, which tours are worth it and the one thing no one tells you before visiting Medellín.