Overview
Medellín, long synonymous with the activities of its most infamous resident Pablo Escobar, has undergone a miraculous transformation in recent years.
Now considered the engine of Colombia, the city is bursting with artistic and commercial enterprise, with top quality gastronomy, music and raucous partying. There is little of Spanish colonial heritage, as the drive towards modernisation has resulted in glittering, modern buildings and parks featuring sculptures and street art.
Medellín hosts many festivals and other social events, the most famous being the flower festival, which takes place in August every year and features a parade of floral floats, the most colourful in Colombia.
Wander around, take the cable car, then eat at one of the internationally renowned restaurants, and feel the vibe of youthful optimism and pride which permeates the city. It’s also a good base for visits to other attractions with good road and air links to many parts of the country, including the nearby coffee region, the Pacific beaches at Nuqui, and hikes in the surrounding hills.
Holidays Medellin
From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.
Group - Classic
Colombia
Chachalaca: Colombia’s Colonial and Coffee Culture
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Colombia
Signature Colombia: Culture and coffee
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Peru / Colombia
Signature Peru and Colombia – Andean Wonders to the Caribbean Coast
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Things to do
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Accommodation
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Where to go when - our guide to Medellin
The weather in Medellin is wide and varied
Known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ for its reliable sunshine and pleasantly warm climate, Medellín is a great destination any time of year. The temperate climate means bursts of rain can be expected during any month, though the most rain falls April - November and the least in December - February and July. Expect stable temperatures in the high 20°Cs. Visit in August to see the magnificent Feria de las Flores parades and decorations, where locals who cultivate flowers in the fertile mountains come together to show off their most impressive blooms and floral floats.
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