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General information

Antioquia is one of Colombia´s 32 departments. It´s got an area of 63.612 km² and it is located to the Northwest . It is one of the country´s oldest territorial entities.

The department is divided into 125 towns . Its capital is Medellín ; Colombia´s second city in terms of size and economy.

The department´s geography offers a wonderful territory for many recreational and touristic activites. It has got the Western and Central mountain ranges , valleys, a sea , rivers , plateaus, moors, marshes, and forests. No doubt , it´s a paradise for adventure sports.

There is a very interesting ethnic mix in Antioquia. One might find people from coastal areas , from the savannas, people with an African or indigenous ancestry, and of course one will always find the predominant “Paisas” who represent 90 percent of the department´s population. Paisas are a very traditionalist and religious kind of people who are used to hard work in the countryside and who have a touch of the Colombian “cowboy”.

Medellín is a modern and thriving city which reflects the hard working spirit of “paisas” . Its people are proud of their city , their heritage and their metro. They are excellent hosts and love to meet and help people from other countries.They have definitely left behind the times of Pablo Escobar and are now looking forward to a very different and prosperous future.

One can find lots of beautiful and unique small towns such as Jardin, which is located just 2 hours South of Medellin , having a splendid main square and a peculiar local architecture. Besides, its surroundings offer the possibility of many different adventure activities and walks.

Antioquia´s Eastern areas will provide you with green , fertile lands , fresh breeze and sunny days. You won´t be able to stop admiring the flower plantations , the beautiful farms and country houses, and the enormous Arvi Natural Park with activites such as canopy and nature walks.

Guatapé Dam is just an hour away from Medellin and it is a marvellous place to rest. It is a huge and beautiful lake , full of small islands with a mesmerizing shade of green .

Santa Fe de Antioquia is one of Colombia´s top 5 colonial attractions. It is a beautiful town with a wonderful hot weather which was built with a colonial style.

It goes without saying that the best thing Antioquia and , of course the rest of Colombia, can offer is its unique people and as such, visitors are simply fascinated by their warmth and hospitality .
Antioquia welcomes you.

Travel Antioquia, a surprising region by all means , Pura Colombia invites you to know this amazing place!


Activities



CITY TOURS MEDELLIN

PANORAMIC CITY TOUR 4 HOURS

You will visit the most important tourist attractions of the city of “ETERNAL SPRING”

Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero, Parque Bolívar, Parque de los pies descalzo, Alpujarra, Plaza de Luces


INCLUDED

  • Privat Transport
  • Visit of the tourist attractions
  • Souvenir
  • Bilingual guide
  • Travel insurance

NOT INCLUDED

  • Not specified expenses

TOUR AQUARIUM, JARDIN BOTANICO AND METRO 5 HOURS

You will visit the largest fresh water Aquarium of Southamerica. More than 4000 species of the Amazon, Orinoco, Cauca and Magdalena, the most important rivers of Colombia. The botanical Garden of Medellin provides a impressive collection of Orchides. Explore the “Medellin Metro Culture” of Medellin. People are proud on their metro; you will find one of the cleanest metro systems worldwide. The Medellin metro cable system is unique. The only cable cars worldwide used as a public transport. They connect the poor suburbs of Medellin with the center town. It improved in a significant way life quality for its inhabitants


INCLUDED

  • Entrance fee Aquarium and Vivarium Explora
  • Metro and Metro Cable
  • Bilingual guide
  • Privat transport

NOT INCLUDED

  • Lunch and not specified expenses

NIGHT TOUR NOCTURNO IN MEDELLIN

Visit of the most important tourist attractions of the city of “ETERNAL SPRING”. Parque de los pies descalzo, Alpujarra, Plaza de las luces and finishing the trip in the Parque Lleras where a great variety of bars and restaurants invites to stay


INCLUDED

  • Privat Transport
  • Visit of tourist attractions
  • Souvenir
  • Bilingual guide
  • Travel insurance

NOT INCLUDED

  • Not specified

CITY TOUR 1 DAY SPECIAL MEDELLIN CITY OF TANGO

Pueblito Paisa/Cerro Nutibara-Plaza Botero-Museo Antioquia-walking along Carabobo Road to the parque de las luces-Alpujarra Monumento de la raza-Parque de los pies descalzos-lunch-Jardín Botánico-Metro/Metro cable – Casa Gardeliana Manrique-Hotel


INCLUDED

  • Entrance fee Museum Antioquia
  • Entrance Metro and Metro Cable
  • Entrance fee to the casa Gardeliana/Manrique district, expert guide
  • A glass of red wine and arepa argentina
  • Snack
  • Lunch
  • Bilingual guide
  • Privat transport

NOT INCLUDED

  • Not specified expenses and personal expenses

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