23 INSANE Things To Do In Medellin, Colombia!

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1. 0:31

   Paragliding in San Félix

   🚡 Activity · San Félix

   Flights only go ahead once the clouds clear, so there may be a wait before launching.

2. 5:24

   El Poblado

   🏘️ Neighborhood · El Poblado

   Named the best area for food in the city and the most popular nightlife area for tourists.

3. 6:12

   La América

   🏘️ Neighborhood · La América · brief mention

4. 6:19

   Laureles

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Laureles

   Picked as the favourite neighbourhood in Medellín over El Poblado.

5. 10:44

   Barrio Pablo Escobar

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Buenos Aires · brief mention

   Visited as part of an Escobar tour that also covers his prison, grave and the house where he died.

6. 12:37

   Museo El Castillo

   🏛️ Museum · El Poblado

   Filming is only allowed at the entrance, and the visit may not appeal unless the family history interests you.

7. 14:03

   Parque Explora

   🏛️ Museum · Aranjuez

   The planetarium sits across the street, with the Botanical Garden just beyond it.

8. 15:06

   Planetario de Medellín

   🏛️ Museum · Aranjuez · brief mention

9. 15:11

   Jardín Botánico de Medellín

   🌳 Park · Aranjuez

   Optional, since most of its plants can be seen all over Colombia anyway.

10. 16:06

    Metrocable

    🚡 Activity · San Javier

    The line ends at Parque Arví after passing over the city and through the forest.

11. 16:23

    Parque Arví

    🌳 Park · Santa Elena

    Cold up high, so bring good walking shoes; trail guides speak only Spanish, and the park is not a must-do.

12. 18:23

    El Centro

    🏘️ Neighborhood · La Candelaria

    Can be sketchy, so go with a group and avoid it at night; a firm, polite 'no, perdón' handles requests for money.

13. 19:59

    Museo de Antioquia

    🏛️ Museum · La Candelaria

    Entry is 30,000 COP per person, and video recording is not allowed in the Botero galleries.

14. 20:36

    Don Rafa Coffee Farm

    🚡 Activity · Antioquia

    Includes a side-by-side tasting of good coffee versus commercial coffee, and a coffee 'ambassador' certificate.

15. 36:38

    Comuna 13

    🏘️ Neighborhood · San Javier

    A tour with a local guide is strongly recommended; the empanadas near the escalators are a highlight.

16. 37:30

    Comuna 13 Outdoor Escalators

    🏢 Landmark · San Javier · brief mention

    The quickest route to the best empanada spot is via the first escalator, then up the nearby stairs.

17. 41:41

    The House

    🍺 Bar · El Poblado · brief mention

18. 41:54

    Parque Lleras

    🏘️ Neighborhood · El Poblado · brief mention

    Considered a little sketchy; nearby Provenza is suggested instead.

19. 41:57

    Provenza

    🏘️ Neighborhood · El Poblado · brief mention

    Recommended over the Parque Lleras area for a night out.

20. 42:10

    Guatapé

    🚆 Day trip · Guatapé

    Tuk-tuks tour the town for a couple of dollars; allow at least two days, and the flying-boat ride is a highlight.

21. 42:18

    Piedra del Peñol

    🥾 Hike · Guatapé

    Buses from Medellín to El Peñol take about 2 hours; drinks and mango with lemon and salt are sold at the top.