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7-day Medellín itinerary: with Cartagena and the coffee triangle

A week lets you pair Medellín with Cartagena (1h flight) plus two nights at a coffee farm. Two cultures, two climates, one party.

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1 — Arrival + El Poblado

Morning

Arrive, check in and coffee.

Afternoon

Walk Provenza.

Evening

Dinner at Carmen.

Day 2 — Comuna 13 & downtown

Morning

Comuna 13 tour.

Afternoon

Plaza Botero and Museo de Antioquia.

Evening

Bandeja paisa.

Day 3 — Guatapé

Morning

Climb El Peñol at sunrise.

Afternoon

Painted houses and lunch on the waterfront.

Evening

Back to Medellín.

Day 4 — Coffee farm (overnight)

Morning

Transfer to the farm (2h); tour of the fields.

Afternoon

Cupping with the grower.

Evening

Overnight at the farm; home-cooked dinner.

Day 5 — Coffee fields and return

Morning

Sunrise walk through the fields.

Afternoon

Back to Medellín; nap and coffee in El Poblado.

Evening

Quiet dinner.

Day 6 — Flight to Cartagena

Morning

Flight to Cartagena (1h); check in inside the walled city.

Afternoon

Walk the walls at sunset.

Evening

Dinner in Getsemaní; bar at Plaza Trinidad.

Day 7 — Rosario Islands or return

Morning

Boat to Rosario Islands (half day) if time allows.

Afternoon

Last meal in Cartagena.

Evening

Flight home from Cartagena (more international connections).

Pro tip 🧭 If you visit Cartagena, fly home from there: more international connections than Medellín's airport and you skip the overland return.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 7 days enough for Medellín?
7 days covers the highlights of Medellín at a comfortable pace. If you want to add nearby trips or slow the rhythm, TripSensei can stretch or shorten this plan to fit you.
When should I book this 7-day trip?
Two to three months ahead works best for Medellín. Hotels and tours get scarce in high season — message TripSensei with your dates and we'll flag what to lock first.
How much does a 7-day trip to Medellín cost?
It depends on style: backpacker plans run cheaper than resort stays. Send your budget to TripSensei on WhatsApp and we'll size the plan around it.
Can I do this 7-day itinerary with kids?
Most of this plan works with kids; a couple of stops can be swapped for easier alternatives. Tell TripSensei the ages and we'll adapt it.
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