Medellín skyline view from El Tesoro
Medellín — a full week lets you go beyond the city

A week in Medellín lets you go beyond the must-sees and into the wider Antioquia region — overnight in the colonial town of Jardín, paraglide over the valley, and eat your way through every neighborhood. Days 1–3 follow the classic itinerary; Days 4–7 add coffee, adventure, and the best small town in Colombia.

Days 1–3 — The Classics

Day 1 settle in and Provenza. Day 2 Comuna 13 + Plaza Botero. Day 3 Guatapé day trip. See our 3-day itinerary for details.

Comuna 13 graffiti tour

Day 4 — Coffee Farm Half-Day

Half-day at a working finca. Afternoon free for shopping at El Tesoro mall, a visit to El Castillo gardens, or a Metrocable ride up to Parque Arví.

Day 5 — Adventure Day

Tandem paragliding off San Felix mountain ($50–100 USD depending on flight length) gives 10–25 minutes of soaring over the valley. Afternoon hike up Cerro de las Tres Cruces for a free 1-hour climb with a 360° city view, or rest and book a tasting menu dinner.

Paragliding over the Aburrá Valley near Medellín

Days 6–7 — Jardín Overnight

Drive 3 hours south to Jardín — considered Antioquia’s most beautiful colonial town. Cobblestone streets, a cathedral that fills the main plaza, and working coffee farms in the hills. Stay overnight at one of the small posadas, drink coffee at sidewalk cafes, and watch the town wake up. Drive back Day 7 afternoon for a final dinner in Medellín.

Jardín Antioquia colonial town

Tours That Pair Well with a Week

With 7 days you can do almost any combination. Filter by category to plan:

Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food

Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food

Paragliding tour in Medellín, fly and live a great experience

Paragliding tour in Medellín, fly and live a great experience

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

Paragliding flight in Medellin

Paragliding flight in Medellin

Coffee tour in Medellín with tastings and transportation

Coffee tour in Medellín with tastings and transportation

Guatapé Full Day Tour – Piedra del Peñol with meals & boat tour

Guatapé Full Day Tour – Piedra del Peñol with meals & boat tour

Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

Scenic Horseback Riding in the Medellín Mountains

Comuna 13 Tour with Cable Car Ride

Comuna 13 Tour with Cable Car Ride

City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

Medellin Coffee Farm Tour with Panoramic Cable Car Views

Medellin Coffee Farm Tour with Panoramic Cable Car Views

Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin

Coffee Tour In Horse Riding and Lunch In Medellin

Medellin Private Transportation VIP Airport To Medellin

Medellin Private Transportation VIP Airport To Medellin

Medellin : Off-Road Adventure in ATV, Quad-Adrenalin-waterfall

Medellin : Off-Road Adventure in ATV, Quad-Adrenalin-waterfall

“Exclusive Mountain Escape : ATV Tour from Medellin with lunch

“Exclusive Mountain Escape : ATV Tour from Medellin with lunch

Guatapé from Medellín: Boat tour with views of celebrity homes.

Guatapé from Medellín: Boat tour with views of celebrity homes.

City tour Medellin + Comuna 13 + Graffititour Paisa for a day

City tour Medellin + Comuna 13 + Graffititour Paisa for a day

Paragliding Adventure with Transportation and Gopro Videos HD

Paragliding Adventure with Transportation and Gopro Videos HD

Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!

Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!

Rumbero Gastrotour through Medellín and Street Food

Rumbero Gastrotour through Medellín and Street Food

Medellin Rafting day-trip, Rio Calderas

Medellin Rafting day-trip, Rio Calderas

Commune 13 graffiti tour food Panoramic street and cable car

Commune 13 graffiti tour food Panoramic street and cable car

The best private tour to Guatapé and Helicopter ride + Guatapé's rock +Boat ride

The best private tour to Guatapé and Helicopter ride + Guatapé's rock +Boat ride

Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin

Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin

Medellín: One Night in Rooftops and Nightclubs of Provenza

Medellín: One Night in Rooftops and Nightclubs of Provenza

Medellin: Rooftop Bar Crawl with VIP Access & Hidden Clubs

Medellin: Rooftop Bar Crawl with VIP Access & Hidden Clubs

Guatapé Tour and Dam Boat Tour from Medellín

Guatapé Tour and Dam Boat Tour from Medellín

Adventure Tour in Medellin, ATV, Mountain Quads

Adventure Tour in Medellin, ATV, Mountain Quads

Helicopter flight in Guatape

Helicopter flight in Guatape

Horseback Riding in Medellin Private Tour: Great Views & Horses

Horseback Riding in Medellin Private Tour: Great Views & Horses

hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls

Tour Paragliding in Medellín.

Tour Paragliding in Medellín.

Electric Bike City Tour Medellin With Colombian Coffee and Snack

Electric Bike City Tour Medellin With Colombian Coffee and Snack

Medellín Private City Tour

Medellín Private City Tour

Private Coffee Farm Tour in Medellin: Real Authentic Experience

Private Coffee Farm Tour in Medellin: Real Authentic Experience

Pablo Escobar in Medellin : The Places That Tell Your Story

Pablo Escobar in Medellin : The Places That Tell Your Story

Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes

Medellín: Paragliding in the Colombian Andes

Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day

Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day

Private Tour in Guatapé

Private Tour in Guatapé

Peñol Stone and Pablo Escobar Hacienda Boat Tour

Peñol Stone and Pablo Escobar Hacienda Boat Tour

Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included

Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included

Private Half Day Stone of the Peñol and Guatapé Magic Town Tour

Private Half Day Stone of the Peñol and Guatapé Magic Town Tour

Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings

Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings

Jetskiing in Guatapé Antioquia

Jetskiing in Guatapé Antioquia

Medellín Tour: Themed Vehicles, Tram Ride and Metrocable

Medellín Tour: Themed Vehicles, Tram Ride and Metrocable

Transfer Airport To and From Medellin

Transfer Airport To and From Medellin

Medellin : Horseback Riding and Coffee Tour with Interactive Experience

Medellin : Horseback Riding and Coffee Tour with Interactive Experience

Parapente el sueño de volar

Parapente el sueño de volar

Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery

Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery

🏨 Where to Stay for a Week

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Planning around 7 Days in Medellín? A few quick tips help. First, decide what matters most to you. Then, map your route, because the city is spread out. Also, lean on the Metro to save time. Meanwhile, keep some cash handy. Finally, book popular spots ahead, especially at weekends.

To make the most of it, think in themes. For example, mix city days with day trips. In addition, leave a buffer for rest. Moreover, book key tours early. Meanwhile, keep evenings flexible. Consequently, you avoid burnout. Overall, a loose plan beats a rigid one.

As a rule, mornings suit sightseeing, whereas evenings suit food and nightlife. Therefore, pace yourself through the week. Likewise, build in a slower day midway. Finally, save one day for whatever you have loved most.

In short, plan loosely. Above all, enjoy the week. Either way, Medellín rewards a relaxed pace.