Steal My 2024 Medellín Itinerary & Budget

I started Adventures from Elle in 2016 to inspire others to travel near & far regardless of their station in life– student, with a full time career, on a budget or even on a weak passport. I spend more time than I’d like to admit researching travel and consuming dreamy travel content on Instagram. However, I’m often left with the question “how much would that cost?” There aren’t a lot of Caribbean content creators answering that question, so here I am trying to fill that niche. Feel free to steal my 2024 Medellín itinerary and budget!

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Comuna 13: A Colombian Beacon of Hope

I left the last day of my Colombian itinerary blank so I could fill it with local recommendations. My tour guide from day 1 in Medellin recommended visiting Comuna 13 on a free walking tour with Zippy Tour, so we took the suggestion. Initially, I’d had Comuna 13 on my maybe list, fearing it may be too touristy for my tastes and– it was. However, my tour guide was awesome and the community has an inspiring transformation story so today let’s talk about Comuna 13- its past and present, and how to make the most of your visit.

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Guatapé & La Piedra del Peñol, Colombia

Guatapé is a Colombian municipality located in the department of Antioquia, 79km from the Antioquian capital of Medellín. Originally inhabited by indigenous people, the town was named in honour of a revered chief. Guatapé has undergone several changes throughout history, moving from a farming to a mining community and finally to tourism following the building of a gigantic reservoir in the area. I visited this colourful town and its famous monolith as a daytrip from Medellín with GetYourGuide last month. Here’s how this adventure went.

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8 Reasons to Visit Medellín, Colombia

Medellín, known as the City of Eternal Spring thanks to its ideal climate, is Colombia’s second largest city after its capital Bogotá. Medellín is located in the department of Antioquia and its metropolitan area is home to some 4 million people. Once known as the most violent city in Latin America, the assassination of its infamous drug lord in December 1993 and subsequent emphasis on infrastructure and human development has reshaped the city into a global powerhouse and tourist destination. Here are 8 reasons why Medellín is worth visiting in 2025 & beyond!

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