How to Spend 3 Days in MEDELLIN Colombia | Travel Itinerary

How to Spend 3 Days in MEDELLIN Colombia | Travel Itinerary Subscribe to Explorer's Radar 👉 https://bit.ly/46hKecg WATCH NEXT 👇 How to Spend 2 Days in OSLO Norway | Travel Itinerary    • How to Spend 2 Days in OSLO Norway | Trave...   For any copyright issues please contact us at: [email protected] Picture this: you're soaring through the air in a cable car, looking down at vibrant street art that tells stories of transformation and hope, with the Andes Mountains creating a stunning backdrop. Planning three days in Medellín but feeling overwhelmed by all the options? This video shows exactly how to experience the best of Colombia's "City of Eternal Spring" without missing the hidden gems locals don't want tourists to know about. We're covering the essential cable car rides, Comuna 13's incredible graffiti tours, where to eat the best bandeja paisa for under five dollars, and the one mistake that'll cost you hundreds when booking accommodations. This is how to spend three days in Medellín. Let's dive in! Day 1: "Get Your Bearings" Start your Medellín adventure at 9:00 AM by grabbing breakfast at your hotel or a local café in El Poblado. Head straight to Poblado Metro Station around 10:00 AM to purchase your metro card, which costs around 3,900 Colombian pesos (about $1 USD) per trip. The beauty of Medellín's metro system is that this single fare includes access to most cable car lines – an incredible value that most tourists don't realize. Take Line A north to San Javier Station, then transfer to the cable car Line J heading to La Aurora. This 12-minute ride offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city nestled in the Aburrá Valley. The cable cars operate Monday through Saturday from 4:30 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sundays from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. At the top, you'll find viewpoints perfect for photos and small local vendors selling fresh fruit juices for around 3,000 pesos ($0.80 USD). Don't rush this experience – spend at least 45 minutes soaking in the views and understanding how the cable car system transformed these hillside communities by providing reliable transportation to jobs and education in the valley below. For lunch, return to El Poblado and try Mondongo's restaurant on Calle 10. This local institution serves Colombia's most famous dish, sopa de mondongo (tripe soup), but don't worry – they also have bandeja paisa, the hearty platter that's practically a rite of passage for visitors. Expect to pay around 25,000 to 35,000 pesos ($6-8.50 USD) for a full meal with drinks. Pro tip: arrive before 1:00 PM to avoid the lunch rush when lines can stretch around the block. Spend your afternoon exploring Plaza Botero, home to 23 sculptures by Fernando Botero, Colombia's most famous artist. The plaza connects directly to the Museum of Antioquia, which houses an extensive collection of Botero's work plus pre-Colombian artifacts. Admission costs 18,000 pesos for foreigners (around $4.30 USD) or 12,000 pesos for Colombian residents, and it's open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Dedicate at least 90 minutes here – the museum's collection provides crucial context about Colombian culture and Antioquia's regional identity. Before dinner, take a short walk to the nearby Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe, a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture that often hosts free cultural events and exhibitions. Check their schedule online, as you might catch a free concert or art exhibition. End your evening in Parque Lleras, the heart of El Poblado's nightlife scene. The area comes alive after 7:00 PM with street vendors, musicians, and locals gathering in the small park surrounded by bars and restaurants. A beer typically costs between 4,500 and 9,000 pesos ($1.10-2.20 USD), while cocktails range from 28,000 to 39,000 pesos ($6.80-9.40 USD). For dinner, try the street-side arepas con queso for around 5,000 pesos ($1.20 USD) – they're surprisingly filling and perfectly seasoned. But before you book that expensive Pablo Escobar tour everyone talks about, know this: there are much more authentic and meaningful ways to understand Medellín's transformation story, which brings us to day two. Day 2: "Transformation Day" Today is all about witnessing Medellín's incredible urban renewal story. Start early at 8:30 AM with breakfast, then head to Comuna 13 for what many consider the highlight of any Medellín visit. Take the metro to San Javier station, then catch bus 221-I or 228-I to the Independencia sector. Comuna 13 was once considered one of the world's most dangerous neighborhoods, but it's now a vibrant showcase of urban art and community resilience. The famous electric escalators, installed in 2011, transformed residents' daily commute from a grueling 35-minute uphill climb to a comfortable 6-minute ride. These escalators have become the symbol of Medellín's social transformation. Join a graffiti tour with a local guide who actually grew up in the comuna.