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Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Medellin travel guide

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Spring-like weather, cable cars and reinvention. The best time to visit Medellin is January, July, August and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, July, August
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Medellin

The best time to visit Medellin is January, July, August and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Medellin

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Monumento a la Raza (Medellín)
Monumento a la Raza (Medellín)
The Monumento a la Raza, also known as Monumento a la Raza Antioqueña, is an outdoor sculpture and monument in the city of Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Made of concrete and bronz
~$5 · 1.5h
Alpujarra station
Alpujarra station
Alpujarra is the twelfth station on Medellín Metro from north to south. It is located in the center of the municipality of Medellín and is adjacent to La Alpujarra Administrative C
~$5 · 1.5h
San Antonio station (Medellín)
San Antonio station (Medellín)
San Antonio station is a station on the Medellín Metro. It is the terminal station for line B, and a transfer station to line A. It is named after the Church of San Antonio, which
Free · 1h
Torre del Café
Torre del Café
Torre del Café, also known as Edificio del Café, is a 36-storey high-rise commercial office skyscraper in the city municipality of Medellín, Colombia. Although the starting date of
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Plaza Cisneros
Plaza Cisneros
Plaza Cisneros, also known as Luces Park or Lights Park, is a plaza in Medellín, Colombia. It is named after the Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, who led the construction
Free · 2h
Barefoot Park
Barefoot Park
Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with
Free · 2h
Berrío Park
Berrío Park
Berrío Park is an urban plaza located in the geographical heart of Medellín, Colombia. It is popular as a meeting place for local residents and as the main reference of the city fo
Free · 2h
Berrío Park station
Berrío Park station
Parque Berrío Station, also known as Berrío Station, is the tenth station of the Medellín Metro and the tenth station on Line A from north to south. Due to its central location in
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Medellín
Taste the signature dishes of Medellín.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

Medellin travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Medellin?+

The best months to visit Medellin are January, July, August and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Medellin?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Medellin, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Medellin expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Medellin (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Medellin?+

Popular highlights include Monumento a la Raza (Medellín), Alpujarra station, San Antonio station (Medellín) and Torre del Café. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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