Medellin

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Medellin

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A balanced 3-day plan for Medellin, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Museo y Jardines El Castillo

    Morning

    Museo y Jardines El Castillo

    Explore a fairy-tale Gothic castle surrounded by lush gardens in the heart of Medellín.

    15 min drive · 3.7 km to the next stop
  2. Medellín Museum of Modern Art

    Afternoon

    Medellín Museum of Modern Art

    Medellín's premier modern art museum showcasing bold Colombian creativity in a free, wheelchair-accessible space.

    11 min drive · 2.2 km to the next stop
  3. Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez

    Evening

    Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez

    Medellín's premier performing arts venue hosts world-class orchestras and cultural events in stunning surroundings.

Where to eat: 123WOK — Asian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Parque de Los Pies Descalzos

    Morning

    Parque de Los Pies Descalzos

    Kick off your shoes and splash in fountains at Medellín's beloved urban barefoot park.

    16 min walk · 1.2 km to the next stop
  2. Museo de Antioquia

    Afternoon

    Museo de Antioquia

    Explore Medellín's soul through masterworks by Botero and a stunning collection of Colombian art.

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe

    Evening

    Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe

    A stunning neo-Gothic palace housing Medellín's cultural history within dramatic black-and-white stone architecture.

Where to eat: Alicos Grill — Steak — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Bloque 23 - Teatro Universitario Camilo Torres Restrepo

    Morning

    Bloque 23 - Teatro Universitario Camilo Torres Restrepo

    A vibrant cultural stage at Antioquia University, hosting bold performances in the heart of Medellín.

    7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
  2. Parque Explora

    Afternoon

    Parque Explora

    Hands-on science wonderland with aquariums, planetarium, and electrifying exhibits for curious minds of all ages.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Jardín Botánico

    Evening

    Jardín Botánico

    Wander free through lush tropical gardens and exotic blooms in the heart of Medellín.

Where to eat: Asados Company Belén — Steakhouse — a well-loved local spot.

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