Get your adventure on
If you have a head for heights, enjoy breath-taking views of the Andean mountains by going paragliding. Located just outside the city, San Félix and San Pedro are popular launch spots.
In addition, you could go zip-lining through the forests near Medellín — a fun and exhilarating way to see lush landscapes from above.
Meanwhile, climbers will be keen to know that the region around Medellín — particularly Suesca — is known for its rock-climbing opportunities, with routes for beginners and advanced climbers.
For water-based adventures, experience the thrills and spills of white-water rafting or kayaking on rivers near Medellín, such as the Rio Calderas, Rio Verde and Rio Samana.
Back on land, local operators offer excursions into the Colombian countryside on horseback, with guided tours available for all experience levels.
Go on day trips to Pueblito Paisa and Guatapé
Perched on Nutibara Hill, Pueblito Paisa is the perfect place to experience Colombian culture in a pretty setting.
Evoking the spirit and architecture of early 20th-century Colombian towns, it offers insights into the region's rural life and traditions.
Located 50 miles east of Medellín, Guatapé is another incredible day trip option. It’s known for its colourful houses, with nearby El Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) serving breath-taking vistas of lakes and islands.
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