Medellin Metrocable

Medellin has a great modern overground metro system serving the city. Part of the metro system also includes two cable car lines with several stations rising above the city. The metrocable was built as part of the transport system to aid transport and commuting to locals living in neighborhoods further away from the city center on the slopes of the valley overlooking the downtown area. It also serves as a great and very cheap tourist attraction especially considering that the final stop is way out of the valley area at the popular Parque Arvi

Parque Arvi

Esilly accesable via the Metrocable on the eatern slopes of the Aburrá Valley is Parque Arvi. Th epark covers an area of 160,000 hectres with 54 miles of trails to discover. Guided group nature walks are available or you can take your own leisurely stroll through the forests. This is a perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon away from the hustle of the city.

 Guatape

Guatape is a beutiful lakeside town popular with tourists both foreign and Colombian. The town is situated near to ‘El Peñol’ with its huge rock towering above the local countryside providing great views. Buses leave every hour from Medellin with an average journey time of two hours.

Parque Explora

A fun modern interactive science museum with over 300 attractions and South America’s largest freshwater aquarium.

 Museo de Antioquia

The museum of Antioquia is a must visit for anyone interested in learning the history of Antioquia of which Medellin is the capital. One of the most popular features of the museum is the 3rd floor exhibition of work by Medellin’svery own Fernando Botero.

Botanical Gardens

These quiet gardens are a perfect way to inject some tranquility into your day.  Take a leisurely stroll have a coffee or maybe even take your own picnic for lunch.