• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Divert Living

Explore More

  • About Us
    • Business Relationships
  • Resources
    • Blog
      • Asia
        • Malaysia
        • Philippines
        • Singapore
        • South Korea
        • Sri Lanka
        • Thailand
        • Vietnam
        • Taiwan
        • Indonesia
        • India
        • China
        • Hong Kong
      • North America
        • New York
      • Central America
        • Mexico
      • South America
        • Colombia
        • Peru
        • Argentina
      • How To Travel
      • The Lifestyle
    • Accommodations
    • Travel Essentials
    • Our Gear
  • Shop
    • Cart
  • Support Us
  • Contact
  • My account
    • Privacy Notice
    • Disclaimer
    • Return and Refund Policy

3 Days In Medellin Itinerary – Colombia’s Most Loved City

June 8, 2020 By Jimmy Huss Leave a Comment

Medellin is high up on the to-do list of any traveler in South America, and for good reason. Its reputation as a vibrant, exciting, warm city really does hold true. For 3 days in Medellin itinerary I’d say it’s the city in Colombia that visitors are most likely to fall in love with the quickest, and for some people, this means they never actually leave. Colombian is known for many things but Medellin is known as the City of Eternal Spring due to its year-round hot weather. Increased foreign interest has been a steep incline in the cost of living and traveling in Medellin in recent years, but it’ll still feel very cheap compared to Western Europe or North America.

3 days in Medellin itinerary

As one of the most highly developed barrios in Medellin, El Poblado is the regular haunt for tourists and ex-pats. However, to get a real taste of what this city is about, it’s highly recommended that you get out and explore other areas, too. The most popular places to stay in Medellin are:

  • Central Poblado
  • Laureles
  • Bélen
  • Envigado (though this is a little far out if you want to be in and amongst all the action)



Booking.com

Table of Contents

  • 1 Safety in Medellin
  • 2 3 Days in Medellin Itinerary
    • 2.1 Walking tour of center Medellin
      • 2.1.1 Location
        • 2.1.1.1 Operating hours
          • 2.1.1.1.1 Cost
    • 2.2 Botanical Gardens in Medellin
      • 2.2.1 Location
        • 2.2.1.1 Operating hours
          • 2.2.1.1.1 Entry
    • 2.3 Night in El Poblado (Envy, Octavo)
      • 2.3.1 Location
        • 2.3.1.1 Operating hours
          • 2.3.1.1.1 Entry
    • 2.4 Casa de la Memoria
      • 2.4.1 Location
        • 2.4.1.1 Operating hours
          • 2.4.1.1.1 Entry
    • 2.5 Comuna 13 
      • 2.5.1 Location
        • 2.5.1.1 Operating hours
          • 2.5.1.1.1 Cost
  • 3 Day trips Medellin
    • 3.1 Operating hours
      • 3.1.1 Price
  • 4 Author Bio
    • 4.1 You Might Also Like

Safety in Medellin

While a lot safer than it used to be, Medellin still has its problems. There are many things you shouldn’t do in Colombia and a lot of crimes against tourists involve theft, and this is sometimes done with weapons. To avoid being a target, don’t flash your things (even if you don’t think they’re expensive, someone else might) and be especially aware when using public transport. Always know where you’re going, and never leave your drink out of your sight – this doesn’t only apply to females. Generally, though, be smart about your surroundings and your 3 days in Medellin itinerary will go smooth. 

3 Days in Medellin Itinerary




3 Days in Medellin Itinerary

 

Day 1

 

Walking tour of center Medellin

To get your bearings of the city of Eternal Spring, spend a few hours on an informative walking tour. The downtown free walking tour Medellin by Real City Tours is a huge favorite among travelers, so much so that you have to book your place on their website a day or two before. Luckily there are 3 departure times a day!

This tour takes you from Alpujarra station all around the Centro area of Medellin, running you through the history of Colombia and showing you all the beautiful architecture, culture, and art of this barrio. You’ll make a stop at Plaza Botero, a square dedicated to the funny sculptures of Colombia’s most famous artist.

 

Location

Carrera 51 #41 Alpujarra Metro Station

Operating hours

Mon-Sat at 9:14am, 10:24am and Mon-Fri at 2:19pm

Cost

Your choice of the tip (average 25-40k COP per person)

 

Botanical Gardens in Medellin

The Jardín Botanico is a much-loved slice of lush paradise to escape the hustle and bustle during your 3 days in Medellin itinerary. It’s home to many different species of wildlife, from terrapins to exotic birds, and its paths are gorgeous to stroll around. There are a few cafés on-site to chill with a cup of Colombian coffee.

 

Location

Calle 73 #51

Operating hours

9 am – 4:30 pm every day

Entry

free

3 days in Medellin itinerary




Night in El Poblado (Envy, Octavo)

No stay Medellin 3 day itinerary is complete without a night on the town in the barrio of El Poblado. Parque Lleras is the main hub of nightlife here, and on it, you’ll find a huge number of bars to pick from – ranging from small and dinghy to damn-right swanky. One of the best hotels Medellin of all is Envy, a rooftop bar on the top floor of the Charlee Hotel, from which you can see over the whole barrio. You don’t have to pay for entry unless there’s an event on, and though you can just turn up it’s best to book ahead to guarantee a table on an evening. You do need to dress up a little more than when your backpacking South America but nothing too glamorous.

Location

Parque Lleras, Calle 9a #37-16

Operating hours

Mon-Weds open till 11:45 pm, Thurs, Fri and Sunday till 2 am, Saturday till 4 am

Entry

free

3 days in Medellin itinerary




Day 2

Casa de la Memoria

Spend a couple of hours at the Casa de la Memoria browsing through the many fascinating exhibitions about Medellin’s past. This is a Colombian bucket list place you can go to begin to soak up the history of Colombia’s troubles and progress, without glorifying a certain Netflix hit. Email the museum ahead of time if you’d like to organize a guided Medellin city tours in English.

Location

Parque Bicentenario, Calle 51 #36-66

Operating hours

9am-6pm Tuesday- Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday

Entry

free

3 days in Medellin itinerary

Comuna 13 

Hugely popular amongst tourists in Medellin is the tour of Comuna 13. This takes you around the neighborhood that used to be ravaged by narco gangs and paramilitaries. Nowadays, it’s been turned around into a community that strives for peace and opportunity. The building of escalators throughout the neighborhood makes this a particularly fascinating tour. Your guide will take you through all the history of how the Comuna came to be, the struggles they went through, and the residents’ outlook now. A lot of the story they tell is illustrated by the graffiti painted around the neighborhood.

Location

Meet at San Javier Metro Station

Operating hours

10 am or 2pm daily (book your place ahead of time)

Cost

Your choice of the tip (average 25-40k COP per person)

3 days in Medellin itinerary




Day 3

Day trips Medellin

Bogota and Medellin have amazing day trips but in Medellin, my favorite day trip is without a doubt to Guatapé, a small but hugely vibrant town about 2 hours away from the city center. It’s a must for any 3 day itinerary Medellin. known for both the beautifully-painted murals along every house’s wall and also the giant rock just outside the town that sits in the middle of Guatapé Lake. You can climb the steps up this rock for almighty views of the incredible landscape around you. Make sure you leave some time to explore the town itself too, though; learn about the old style of serving coffee in Café Sin P, eat a cinnamon bun from Carrera 29 off of la Plazoleta de Los Zócalos and stock up on souvenirs in one of the tiny local shops.

3 days in Medellin itinerary




For these Medellin day trips, go to the North bus terminal and catch a local bus to Guatapé. Ask to stop at La Piedra if you’d like to climb the rock first (if not you can easily get a tuk-tuk or taxi from the town).

Operating hours

frequent departures throughout the day, no need to book in advance

Price

14K COP each way on the bus

Author Bio

Lozzy is a British photographer and long-time blogger who has been using her 26 months in Latin America to write all the tips she wishes she’d had when she first arrived. So was born Cuppa to Copa Travels, once just a creative outlet that accidentally snowballed into a borderline-unhealthy obsession with showcasing all the best that Latin America has to offer. Lozzy also writes about her digital nomad life, being able to work anywhere in the world as long as there’s an internet connection (and why wouldn’t you choose Colombia?!).

**PIN IT FOR LATER**

3 Days In Medellin Itinerary

3 Days In Medellin Itinerary

 

Social media:

Instagram.com/cuppa.to.copa.travels

Facebook.com/cuppatocopatravels

Pinterest.com/cuppatocopatravels

Youtube.com/cuppatocopa

You Might Also Like

  • I LOVE Mexico
    4 Days in Mexico City - The All in One Guide
  • Singapore Itinerary 2 Days
    Singapore Itinerary 2 Days - A Well Rounded Vacation
  • Bangkok Itinerary 4 days
    Bangkok Itinerary 4 days - The Ultimate Guide
  • 3 Days in Ho Chi Minh
    3 Days in Ho Chi Minh - A Full Guide To The Best Trip

Filed Under: Colombia, How To Travel, South America

About Jimmy Huss

I left my career in the military to become a full-time traveler, documenting my memories along the way. Kicked off traveling in September 2017 with $4000 in my savings account and first started publishing my journey. Traveling and being able to work wherever I love ( as long as there are Wi-Fi and coffee)

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

About Us

I left my career in the military to become a full-time traveler, documenting my memories along the way. Kicked off traveling in September 2017 with $4000 in my savings account and first started publishing my journey. Traveling and being able to work wherever I love ( as long as there are Wi-Fi and coffee)

Recent Posts

  • Where to Go in Colombia – 14 Must Visit Spots

    Where to Go in Colombia – 14 Must Visit Spots

    August 3, 2020
  • How Many Days in Chiang Mai – Creating The Best Trip

    How Many Days in Chiang Mai – Creating The Best Trip

    July 22, 2020
  • Chiang Mai itinerary 3 days – Creating the BEST Trip

    Chiang Mai itinerary 3 days – Creating the BEST Trip

    July 20, 2020
  • Why Visit Chiang Mai – The 20 Best Reasons

    Why Visit Chiang Mai – The 20 Best Reasons

    July 18, 2020
  • What to Buy in Bali – 17 Things You Can’t Leave Without

    What to Buy in Bali – 17 Things You Can’t Leave Without

    July 13, 2020

Like Us On Facebook

Like Us On Facebook

Follow More

  • Bloglovin
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Think Tank

Travel Insurance We Use

Categories

  • Argentina (2)
  • Asia (121)
  • Bali (21)
  • Buenos Aires (2)
  • Central America (5)
  • Chennai, India (1)
  • China (1)
  • Colombia (6)
  • Delhi, India (6)
  • Divertliving Camera gear (1)
  • DL Blog (110)
  • Hong Kong (1)
  • How To Travel (31)
  • India (8)
  • Indonesia (21)
  • Jaipur, India (2)
  • Malaysia (8)
  • Mexico (5)
  • New York (3)
  • North America (3)
  • Peru (6)
  • Philippines (22)
  • Singapore (3)
  • South America (13)
  • South Korea (15)
  • Sri Lanka (8)
  • Taiwan (11)
  • Thailand (12)
  • The Lifestyle (2)
  • travel (5)
  • Travel Essentials (2)
  • Uncategorized (1)
  • Vietnam (10)

Before Footer

A trip to Europe is even more beautiful with some A trip to Europe is even more beautiful with some fresh snow!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Do you travel for warmth? Most of the time I avoid traveling to cold places but honestly, this was exactly what I needed!⁣⁣
⁣⁣
I didn’t expect to see snow this trip, with the weather forecasted for rain i was going to make the most out of it and see as much as I could. I really was super lucky catching the first snowfall of the year in #belgradeserbia⁣⁣
⁣⁣
Well, Serbia was full of surprises, from the food, people, and places It was a country I really need to see more of. Check out the newest video on Serbian food in Belgrade now live on the tube (link in Bio)⁣
⁣
📸 @whichchris_⁣
Holidays in Europe are something special⁣ ⁣ Ne Holidays in Europe are something special⁣
⁣
Never did I think I could experience Christmas twice in one year. Christmas is always the most special time of the year for me. I love the festivities and family spending time together. It’s just so magical to see the laughter and love that comes from it. ⁣
⁣
Merry Christmas!⁣
⁣
Did you know Christmas is January 7th for Orthodox?⁣
⁣
📸 @whichchris_
Happy New Year!⁣ ⁣ Like most places in the wor Happy New Year!⁣
⁣
Like most places in the world, Serbia is doing the best they can to help control Covid 19 so although New Years is normally spent staying up till 12 and ringing in the New Year with good drinks, friends, and loved ones. The cities shut down at 6 pm. ⁣
⁣
How did you spend your New Years Eve and Day?⁣
⁣
📸 @whichchris_
New Year New place, Welcome to Serbia⁣ ⁣ What New Year New place, Welcome to Serbia⁣
⁣
What is your biggest dream? One of my biggest dreams was to go to visit Europe and that day has finally come! I'm so excited to share my experience here with you and the new video that comes out this week.⁣
⁣
Have you ever heard of Serbia? Do you have any suggestions about what we should do or where we should go?⁣
⁣
📸 @whichchris_
Merry Christmas everybody 🎄🎅 ⁣ ⁣ This ye Merry Christmas everybody 🎄🎅 ⁣
⁣
This year was one for the books. We may not all be able to see everyone we want but it was nice to spend the holidays at home. Most of my holidays have been spending on the road or overseas with the military. ⁣
⁣
Let’s just say, I feel blessed to be where I am today. ⁣
⁣
⁣
Thank you to everyone that has been here, supporting me and exploring with me. ⁣
⁣
Super excited, in just two days ill, be heading overseas! I can’t wait to get this new series out to you!⁣
⁣
📸 @lukelaportaphotography
Are you hoping for a white Christmas like me?! The Are you hoping for a white Christmas like me?! The Weather says snow on Christmas eve and on Christmas day, I am super excited!⁣
⁣
Although the videos are still rolling from Florida I am back home with friends and loved ones for the holidays. ⁣
⁣
The Florida series is a short one with only three two more videos but I am happy to say that the next big series starts very soon! ⁣
⁣
Of course, we are all worried about Covid and trying our best to stop the spread with all the PPE and testing but do you think this should stop you from travel? I’ll be in Eastern Europe, where should we go? @whichchris_ and I are trying to plan everything now, well I am! We all know how good he is at planning 😳⁣
⁣
⁣
📸 @Lukelaportaphotography Thanks for the shot! What a perfect day to explore some of the local trails in Rochester!

Footer

Connect With Us

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2021 • Divert Living • Site by Juicebox Branding

Free Shipping on all orders over $29.99 Dismiss