Medellín: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Medellín?
- Most travelers spend 4-6 days in Medellín
- With 7 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Cartagena, Bogotá, and Zona Cafetera
How Many Days to Spend in Medellín
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Recommended Itineraries for Medellín
Recommended Itinerary for 4 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Medellín | Medellín |
| Day 2 | Medellín City Tour | Medellín |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to a Coffee Finca | Medellín |
| Day 4 | Depart Medellín |
This fun four-day jaunt spotlights one of Latin America's most exciting cities—perfect for travelers who love urban energy and culture. Set against the Andes mountain range, Medellín is a scenic metropolis fast on the rise with walkable neighborhoods, a free gondola, and year-round spring weather. After a few days exploring the city, you'll drive into the lush green countryside and visit an authentic coffee finca (farm) before returning to Medellín's fantastic bars and restaurants. Read more
Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Cartagena
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Medellín, Enjoy the Christmas Festivities | Medellín |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to Guatapé, Hike El Peñón de Guatapé | Medellín |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to a Coffee Finca | Cartagena |
| Day 4 | Fly to Cartagena, Optional City Tour | Cartagena |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to the Rosario Islands | Cartagena |
| Day 6 | Celebrate New Year's Eve in Cartagena | Cartagena |
| Day 7 | Depart Cartagena |
This fun and festive weeklong Colombia adventure starts in the up-and-coming city of Medellín. With hip restaurants, art galleries, and eternal spring-like temperatures, this city goes wild with Christmas lights. From here, you'll head to lakeside Guatapé for hiking, visit a coffee farm, and then fly to Cartagena—a fairy-tale city that draws a vibrant international crowd. Reserve early and get a seat at one of the city's best rooftop bars overlooking colonial architecture and the Caribbean—what a way to start the new year! Read more
9-Day Itinerary Including Bogotá & Cartagena
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival to Bogotá | Bogotá |
| Day 2 | Bogotá City & Food Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 3 | Day Trip to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, Optional Stop at Guatavita | Bogotá |
| Day 4 | Fly to Medellín, Guided City Tour | Medellín |
| Day 5 | Day Trip to a Coffee Finca | Medellín |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Guatapé, Fly to Cartagena | Cartagena |
| Day 7 | Half-Day Guided City Tour | Cartagena |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to the Rosario Islands | Cartagena |
| Day 9 | Depart Bogotá |
Explore three of Colombia's most exciting cities on this nine-day adventure. Start in Bogotá, the sprawling cosmopolitan capital. Tour the colonial streets of the historic center, taste local cuisine, and visit museums. Then, transfer to Medellín to see street art and communal projects and learn about Colombian coffee culture. The adventure ends in tropical Cartagena, where you'll appreciate Spanish forts and architecture, enjoy fresh seafood, and swim in the Caribbean. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Bogotá, Cartagena & Zona Cafetera
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Bogotá, Explore | Bogotá |
| Day 2 | Half-Day Guided City Tour | Bogotá |
| Day 3 | Fly to Zona Cafetera, Overnight at a Coffee Finca | Salento |
| Day 4 | Hike in the Cocora Valley, Explore Salento | Salento |
| Day 5 | Driving Tour of Zona Cafetera | Salento |
| Day 6 | Fly to Medellín, Guided City Tour | Medellín |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Guatapé & Hike El Peñón de Guatapé | Medellín |
| Day 8 | Fly to Cartagena, Explore | Cartagena |
| Day 9 | Half-Day La Boquilla Fishing Trip | Cartagena |
| Day 10 | Depart Cartagena |
Check off three memorable cities on this whirlwind 10-day tour, starting with Bogotá's Spanish colonial sites and buzzing nightlife. You'll then fly to the heart of Colombia's Zona Cafetera for an overnight at a coffee farm, where you'll hike the green mountains of Cocora Valley, dotted with towering palm trees. From here, head to Medellín—a city with outdoor art and spring-like weather—before ending on the Caribbean Coast, where you'll explore the romantic streets of Cartagena's Old Town. Read more
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