Colombia

Day trips from Medellín

Places you can visit in a day from Medellín and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Guatapé and El Peñol
44 km from Medellín
A colorful town by a giant granite rock, great for boat rides and panoramic views
2

Santa Fe de Antioquia
45 km from Medellín
A colonial town with cobbled streets and a historic bridge, good for quiet walks
3

Jardín
77 km from Medellín
A flower‑filled mountain village with coffee farms and a scenic main square
4

Cascada La Mesenia
17 km from Medellín
A hidden waterfall in a forested valley, reachable by a short hike
5

Cañón del Río Claro
89 km from Medellín
A limestone canyon with clear river, ideal for swimming and trekking
6

Cascada La Chorrera
59 km from Medellín
A tall waterfall near the city, accessible by a short walk from the parking lot