Botero's square and the city museum, the murals of Comuna 13 and the Botanical Garden, then a day trip to the rock and painted town of Guatapé.
3 days, 17 stopsBalanced paceDec to Jan, Jul to AugApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Plaza Botero, Museo de Antioquia and Pueblito Paisa
Botero's bronzes and the Museo de Antioquia, lunch in a market hall from 1891, then the view from Pueblito Paisa.
Check the weekday. Museo Casa de la Memoria is closed on Mondays.
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9:30 AMPlaza BoteroSee the 23 bronze sculptures before the midday heat; Parque Berrío Metro station is about 3 min away.About 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 2 min
2
9:45 AMMuseo de AntioquiaOpens at 9:40 AM, 10 AM on Sundays. Allow about 90 min for the Botero rooms and the pre-Hispanic collection.About 2 hours here
COP[fee]
Walk about 16 min
3
12:00 PMPlacita de FlórezHave lunch among about 320 stalls of produce, flowers and kitchens in this 1891 market hall.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 6 min
4
1:15 PMOptionalMuseo Casa de la MemoriaFree and closed Mondays. The exhibitions tell the story of the armed conflict and the city's recovery.About 2 hours 30 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 20 min
5
4:00 PMPueblito PaisaWalk the cobbled lanes of the replica village, then stay for the late-afternoon view over the valley.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 25 min
6
6:00 PMParque LlerasHave dinner around the park in El Poblado. Public transport ends about 10:30 PM, so take a taxi back late.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Ride the Metro and MetrocableOne Metro fare reaches most sights, and the cable lines climb to the hillside districts. A Cívica card makes transfers easier.
Book Comuna 13 with a guideA local guide explains the murals and the history of the district as you walk up past the outdoor escalators.
Check closing daysCasa de la Memoria closes on Mondays, and Parque Explora lists opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday.
Pack for sun and cool eveningsMedellín averages about 22°C, but Guatapé mornings and evenings can be cool. Bring sunscreen, water and a light jacket.
Take a taxi late at nightPublic transport stops at about 10:30 PM, so plan a taxi back from dinner in El Poblado.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in El Poblado or Laureles: both have restaurants on the doorstep and quick Metro or taxi links to the center and Comuna 13.
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