Medellín Holidays

Medellín is located in the Aburrá Valley, part of the Andes mountain range. The second largest city in Colombia, it has seen a huge transformation from the 1980s when Pablo Escobar called this city home and it was considered one of the most dangerous places in the world. It is now a thriving cultural metropolis with excellent dining, several museums and some fabulous boutique hotels. Dynamic El Poblado has an great choice of chic bars and restaurants, whilst Patio Bonito has a more relaxed hipster vibe.

A few hours’ drive away, step back in time as you explore the traditional towns of Antioquia and Guatape. These towns are filled with colourful houses, pretty plazas and cobbled streets, offering a picturesque escape from the city. There is also some beautiful countryside to be explored in this region.

Trailfinders offers a range of Medellín holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you feel like learning about the history of the city with a local guide, or want to explore the surrounding lakes and mountains - they are the perfect people to ask.