DAY 1 - ORIGIN / MEDELLÍN:
Arrival in Medellín, known as the city of eternal spring, transfer from Rionegro airport to the chosen hotel. Accommodation. Duration: approx. 1 hour. Notes: For arrival transfers, night time applies for flights between 9:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Rates are for daytime transfers, if they are nighttime, a supplement applies.
DAY 2 - MEDELLÍN (City Tour):
At the agreed time, meet one of our representatives in the hotel lobby to begin a wonderful panoramic tour of the city of Medellín. We will begin in the prestigious Poblado sector, the financial, hotel and commercial center of the city. We will visit Cerro Nutibara, on top of which is a replica of a typical Antioquian town; Continuing with our panoramic tour we will appreciate the Botanical Garden, the Parque Explora, the Parque de los Deseos, the Parque de los Pies Descalzos, the Metropolitan Cathedral and finally we will arrive at the Botero Plaza where we will find 23 of the exotic outdoor bronze sculptures donated by the Colombian master Fernando Botero. During the tour you will also have a ride on the massive public transportation system Metro de Medellín, which is a model of mobility in Latin America. At the end of the tour, return to the hotel.
Includes: Specialized transportation, tour guide, visit to the paisa town, tour of the Botero Plaza and ride on the metro and the cable car.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.
Operation: The regular tour operates every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Except on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
DAY 3 - MEDELLÍN (Peñol and Guatapé Reservoirs):
At the agreed time, we will meet in the hotel lobby with one of our representatives who will guide us towards the east of the department. During the tour we will pass through the town of Marinilla, followed by the municipality of El Peñol, which in its history preserves the premeditated flooding in 1970 to build the hydroelectric complex and is currently a dam of energy importance for Colombia, famous for its boardwalk with attractive green areas. We will also visit the real replica of the Old Peñol, which revives the most emblematic sites before its flooding. Later we will arrive at “La Piedra del Peñol” a 220-meter-high monolith with 740 steps inserted until reaching its summit.
We conclude our itinerary for the day by visiting the beautiful municipality of Guatapé, one of the most colorful towns in Antioquia: called “the town of the plinths.” Where you can see the 20th century facades of the colorful houses, adorned with plinths as a symbol of the customs and trades of its inhabitants.
Includes: transportation, guide and typical lunch.
Duration: approximately 8 hours.
Operation: regular service operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Except on January 1st and December 25th.
Recommendations: Wear comfortable clothing, hat and sports shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, light sweater and bring a camera. Average weather 22°C.
Notes: Visitors can climb the Rock by paying the climb as an optional at the destination. From the top of the rock you can appreciate the view of the reservoirs and some towns in the region.
DAY 4 - MEDELLÍN / CITY OF ORIGIN:
Breakfast. Last day of travel before returning home, make sure to bring the best memories. At the indicated time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to take a flight to your city of origin.
Duration: approximately 1 hour.
Notes: For departure transfers, the night schedule applies to flights between 23:00 and 09:00 hours. Rates are for daytime transfers, a supplement applies for night transfers.