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Medellín with a day in Santa Fe de Antioquia

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  1. Medellín5 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
6
Nights
5
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
35

Days by place

Medellín
5
Santa Fe de Antioquia
1

Hotels and other stays

Four Points by Sheraton Medellin · Medellín
5 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
14
Activity
10
Ground transport
6
Rail
3
Lodging
2
Day 1 Medellín
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Four Points by Sheraton Medellin, Medellín

    Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

  2. to · Activity Walk the public commercial blocks near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  3. to · Activity Take an optional coffee stop or return to the hotel for a break El Poblado, Medellín
  4. to · Meal Dinner around El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
Day 2 Medellín
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  2. to · Rail Travel toward Acevedo using the current Metro map Acevedo Station, Medellín

    Confirm station access and current line service.

  3. to · Rail Take a Metrocable round trip on a confirmed line Acevedo Station, Medellín

    Use the journey to look at hillside routes and connections. Verify transfers and fare rules.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near a route-friendly Metro stop Medellín, Colombia
  5. to · Activity Explore the public plazas around Universidad station Universidad Station, Medellín

    Choose a short signed route and check access for any indoor stop.

  6. to · Rail Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
Day 3 Medellín
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Parque Berrío Parque Berrío, Medellín

    Use the current Metro or road route.

  3. to · Activity Visit Museo de Antioquia Museo de Antioquia, Medellín

    Check opening days and select a few galleries.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Medellín
  5. to · Activity See the sculptures and civic facades around Plaza Botero Plaza Botero, Medellín

    Stick to public paths and adjust for crowding or events.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
Day 4 Santa Fe de Antioquia
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Santa Fe de Antioquia Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia

    Confirm actual bus departures or arrange a driver. Keep the road timing flexible.

  3. to · Activity Walk the main plaza and cathedral exterior Parque Principal, Santa Fe de Antioquia
  4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia
  5. to · Activity Walk the historic streets or arrange a short bridge stop Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia

    Visit Puente de Occidente only with verified access and enough time for the extra road transfer.

  6. to · Ground transport Return to Medellín El Poblado, Medellín

    Use the booked service or driver and allow for traffic.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
Day 5 Medellín
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Plaza Minorista Plaza Minorista José María Villa, Medellín

    Check opening hours and use a route that minimizes transfers.

  3. to · Activity Explore the open market aisles Plaza Minorista José María Villa, Medellín

    Ask before photographing stalls.

  4. to · Meal Choose a market or neighborhood lunch Medellín, Colombia

    Look for a regional dish such as bandeja paisa when available.

  5. to · Ground transport Return toward El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
  6. to · Activity Choose a coffee break or a short commercial-block walk El Poblado, Medellín
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
Day 6 Medellín
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Four Points by Sheraton Medellin, Medellín
  2. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín

    Skip this if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Four Points by Sheraton Medellin, Medellín

    Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.

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  1. Day 1

    Medellín

    America/Bogota Open map for Medellín
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Four Points by Sheraton Medellin, Medellín

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity Walk the public commercial blocks near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    3. to · Activity Take an optional coffee stop or return to the hotel for a break El Poblado, Medellín
    4. to · Meal Dinner around El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
  2. Day 2

    Medellín

    America/Bogota Open map for Medellín
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Rail Travel toward Acevedo using the current Metro map Acevedo Station, Medellín

      Confirm station access and current line service.

    3. to · Rail Take a Metrocable round trip on a confirmed line Acevedo Station, Medellín

      Use the journey to look at hillside routes and connections. Verify transfers and fare rules.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near a route-friendly Metro stop Medellín, Colombia
    5. to · Activity Explore the public plazas around Universidad station Universidad Station, Medellín

      Choose a short signed route and check access for any indoor stop.

    6. to · Rail Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  3. Day 3

    Medellín

    America/Bogota Open map for Medellín
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Parque Berrío Parque Berrío, Medellín

      Use the current Metro or road route.

    3. to · Activity Visit Museo de Antioquia Museo de Antioquia, Medellín

      Check opening days and select a few galleries.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the center Centro, Medellín
    5. to · Activity See the sculptures and civic facades around Plaza Botero Plaza Botero, Medellín

      Stick to public paths and adjust for crowding or events.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  4. Day 4

    Santa Fe de Antioquia

    America/Bogota Open map for Santa Fe de Antioquia
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Santa Fe de Antioquia Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia

      Confirm actual bus departures or arrange a driver. Keep the road timing flexible.

    3. to · Activity Walk the main plaza and cathedral exterior Parque Principal, Santa Fe de Antioquia
    4. to · Meal Lunch in the historic center Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia
    5. to · Activity Walk the historic streets or arrange a short bridge stop Santa Fe de Antioquia, Colombia

      Visit Puente de Occidente only with verified access and enough time for the extra road transfer.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Medellín El Poblado, Medellín

      Use the booked service or driver and allow for traffic.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  5. Day 5

    Medellín

    America/Bogota Open map for Medellín
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Plaza Minorista Plaza Minorista José María Villa, Medellín

      Check opening hours and use a route that minimizes transfers.

    3. to · Activity Explore the open market aisles Plaza Minorista José María Villa, Medellín

      Ask before photographing stalls.

    4. to · Meal Choose a market or neighborhood lunch Medellín, Colombia

      Look for a regional dish such as bandeja paisa when available.

    5. to · Ground transport Return toward El Poblado El Poblado, Medellín
    6. to · Activity Choose a coffee break or a short commercial-block walk El Poblado, Medellín
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín
  6. Day 6

    Medellín

    America/Bogota Open map for Medellín
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Four Points by Sheraton Medellin, Medellín
    2. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk near the hotel El Poblado, Medellín

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Four Points by Sheraton Medellin, Medellín

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.