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The Ultimate 7-Day Medellín Itinerary 2025: What to Do, Where to Stay, Eat and How to Move Around Colombia’s Coolest City
By WorldClubDirectory Team | Travel Guides – November 2025
The Ultimate 7-Day Medellín Itinerary 2025: What to Do, Where to Stay, Eat & How to Move Around Colombia’s Coolest City
Medellín isn’t just the city of eternal spring — it’s the most dramatic urban transformation story on the planet. From the darkest days of the 1980s to the “most innovative city in the world” award in 2013, Medellín has reinvented itself into South America’s hottest destination in 2025.
Day 1 – Arrival & Poblado: Rooftop Bars and First Bandeja Paisa
DAY 1
Arrival: José María Córdova Airport (MDE) → El Poblado (Combo bus + taxi = 12,000 COP, 50 min)
Hotel: The Charlee Hotel (9.3/10) – from 480,000 COP/night
Afternoon: Walk Parque Lleras → Provenza street art
Dinner: Carmen (Poblado) – tasting menu 320,000 COP/person
Night: Envy Rooftop at The Charlee – best view in the city
Day 2 – Comuna 13: The Most Inspiring Transformation Story on Earth
DAY 2
Morning: Metro Line A → San Javier → Escalators of Comuna 13 (free)
Tour: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Zippy Tour (70,000 COP/person – the best)
Lunch: Local arepa de choclo + jugo de borojó (15,000 COP)
Afternoon: Metrocable Line K to Santo Domingo → panoramic views
Day 3 – Guatapé & Piedra del Peñol: The Most Beautiful Day Trip from Medellín
DAY 3
Departure: Terminal del Norte → Guatapé bus (35,000 COP round trip, 2h)
Main attraction: Piedra del Peñol – 740 steps, 220m high (entrance 25,000 COP)
Lake cruise: 1-hour boat tour (30,000 COP)
Town: Guatapé’s colorful zócalos – Instagram heaven
Lunch: La Casita de Don Julio – trucha al ajillo (55,000 COP)
Day 4 – Downtown Medellín: Botero, Museums & Real Paisa Culture
DAY 4
Morning: Plaza Botero (29 giant sculptures – free)
Museums: Museo de Antioquia (30,000 COP) + Palacio de la Cultura
Lunch: Mercado La Minorista – mondongo soup (25,000 COP)
Afternoon: Jardín Botánico + Parque Explora (combo ticket 65,000 COP)
Day 5 – Laureles & Salsa Night
DAY 5
Neighborhood: Laureles – the “real” Medellín (less touristy than Poblado)
Coffee: Pergamino Café or Ritual
Lunch: El Correo – bandeja paisa auténtica (45,000 COP)
Night: Son Havana (La 70) – best salsa club in Medellín (cover 30,000 COP)
Day 6 – Pablo Escobar Tour or Alternative?
DAY 6
Option A (controversial): Escobar Tour with Paisas Tours (150,000 COP) – Barrio Pablo Escobar, Monaco building ruins, cemetery
Option B (recommended): Innovation Tour – Metrocable + Biblioteca España + Parque Arví
Day 7 – Departure or Bonus Day: Santa Fe de Antioquia
DAY 7
Option: Day trip to Santa Fe de Antioquia (colonial town, 1.5h, 40,000 COP bus)
Or relax: Breakfast at Al Alma Café → shopping at El Tesoro mall → flight home
More Travel Guides
Official sources:
Medellín Tourism Official •
TripAdvisor Medellín •
Booking.com Medellín
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