Medellin Hidden Gem Attractions
THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Activities in Medellin
Best Medellin Hidden Gem Attractions
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What travelers are saying
- Ian W45 contributionsA personal telling of the stories by the people who lived through violent and troubling times. Through interactive screens the many displays show and tell the visitor the history of Medellin since 1950, and how the political classes , and subsequently the drug lords, controlled the population. Though most of the information is in Spanish there is enough translated materials to make this a very worthwhile visit.Written February 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adriana H6 contributionsThe place it is absolutely amazing and unique, the selection of products is incredible, you can find the best designers cloths for the whole family, personal care and home products. The service is personalized and with that colombian unique touch. I absolutely love this place! They have affordable international shipping that I also use, but I rather prefer to have the in-person experience when I am down in Colombia.Written September 29, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alex P2 contributionsSandy and the rest of the team made our trip to Guatape really amazing. What a great tour guide we had! He was friendly, accommodating and very informative. He had excellent English with a smooth flow! ;) Thanks for a great trip guys! We enjoyed lunch, the boat ride and of course Guatape especially!Written November 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Luis BLaval, Quebec, Canada14 contributionsValentina and Jose are amazing guides. They know their city and will share great stories about past events that have shaped the city of Medellin.
Don’t hesitate about taking this tour.Written March 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jenelle F5 contributionsWe did the Piedra de Penal and Guatape with Juan Carlos. We greatly enjoyed our time with him. It was very educational and loved to see the beauty of Colombia.Written March 28, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Travel Doc8 contributionsThis was a Great Experience. We went with our family of 5 with our kids age 19, 15, and 9. The owners and the paragliding instructors are very safety conscious. It was very professional and we spent 20 minutes in the air with wonderful views of Medellin and the countryside. It was so peaceful and smooth. This agency arranged our transportation to the paragliding and then helped us on our way to Parque Arvi once we were done. They also connected us to other activities through their partnership with Xplore Colombia. I suppose it is easy to give a five star review but for these type of activities with kids, the biggest endorsement I can give is that we felt safe, and that I would readily send my friends and family without any reservation. If you go, consider adding the go-pro package to get video and pictures. They are super responsive to communication on WhatsApp and answered the large number of questions I through their way.Written January 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sherry C1 contributionMy second Real City tour in Medellin and so much fun! Julian was so knowledgeable, personable and spoke English perfectly (his 2nd or 3rd language). He made us all feel comfortable and insured we had a blast! Lots of different foods to try so we came away full! This is the best way to learn about this history and culture of a city. I highly recommend Julian for your food tour with Real City while in Medellin!Written March 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alaskan_markAnchor Point, AK123 contributionsWe were fortunate to be able to spend a few days with Andres and LandVenture Travel in January.
Andres was an excellent guide! He was informative, fun and professional.
We toured the city, Comuna 13, the country side and hiked in a local preserve to a wonderful waterfall.
Every day was an eye opening experience. Andres really made us fall in love with not only Medellin but also Colombia.
We would go back to MedellÃn just to spend a few more days in the competent hands of Andres.
If he is available for your trip I would 100% recommend you book his services and LandVenture Travel.
Thank you Andres!!!!Written January 26, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Giulia DZurich, Switzerland12 contributionsWe went skydiving with guanabana tour and it was simply amazing!!! The communication via whatsapp, the very punctual pick up at our hotel, the breefing before the jump and the flight, everything was perfect!!! The skydive was absolutely the best feeling ever!!!! Thank you Guanabana Tour for making everything so great!!! Absolutely recommended!!!Written March 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Norm9 contributionsThe whole experience was amazing. I contacted the company by WhatsApp the night before and they were quick to respond. They were very organized, professional and punctual. Both pickup and drop-off went smoothly.
English was clearly spoken, so there was no chance for miscommunication.
The time in the air was incredible!
I highly recommend this company.Written August 9, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Claus Bo BjerglundHelsingoer, Denmark3 contributionsGreat way to get an introduction to the city through views of the city combined with informative tales of history and current events.Written November 6, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sara C1 contributionHiring William's services was the best decision I could have made when planning my trip to Colombia.I first contacted William's company about two months prior to my trip. He was very responsive and professional. I explained that I was a Colombian native but had lived out of the country for most of my life. During this trip I would be bringing my boyfriend and his parents that had never been to Colombia. I gave him an overview of the things I wanted to do and together we came up with an itinerary and a quote. I also explained that I would be going out of Antioquia for the second part of our trip and he was able to contact a colleague to ensure that the services continued throughout the trip.
Upon arriving to Medellin, Fernando was our guide. He was an incredible man with a kind soul. He made us feel comfortable and safe. He was very dedicated to his job and allowed us to be flexible with his time and overall plans. He encouraged us to try new fruits and pushed us to climb all the way to the top of the Penol which was a breathtaking experience.
Fernando, without a doubt, made Medellin and Antioquia an unforgettable experience.
For the second part of our trip, we went to Cartagena. We were picked up by Willi's colleague's company. When there were some issues with the car and the driver, Willi was responsive and the next day we had a new car and a new driver, Rafael. He was very experienced and very kind.
I am so thankful for William's company. Even though I have family in Colombia with cars, having the services allowed us to truly relax and enjoy the trip without any issues. The cost were very reasonable and the quality of the service rendered was priceless.Written May 5, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JuanxoAC4 contributionsIt's my second time with tasty town. Laura walked us around Envigado and took us to typical restaurants to have delicious traditional dishes and told us the history around them. We closed the tour at a Museum/Café where we had cake and delicious Colombian coffee.
Next time I visit MedellÃn I'll definitely repeat with tasty town.Written September 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RamonsBodegaMajorca, Spain9 contributionsWe wanted a private tour with reliable people. This company was correct and professional. Our driver Andres arrived at hotel 5 mins prior to our booking. Very punctual. He was very knowledgeable of all history of Medellin and Pablo escobar. We visited all important sites and at the end we asked to go meet Roberto escobar and his secret museum..this was amazing. If you book go direct. Hotels add a huge mark up. Thank you Darius (the owner)..Ramon and AnneliesWritten February 21, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
