Tourism & Food
Tourism & Food
In Antioquia
Tourism in the area, nearby restaurants
Tourism in the area
Oriente Antiqueño
Colourful village, man-made reservoir, and a rocky monolith, you can climb using 750 steps for a beautiful view.
Typical town of the Oriente Antioqueño.
Eco-park with waterfall, ziplines, and via ferrata.
Visit Colombia’s largest Orchid collection.
Small town that specialises in ceramics.
Marinilla-Foto-Antioquia-es-Magica
Nearby restaurants
Oriente Antioqueño
Efímero Casa de Comida,
La Ceja
Rustic restaurant nestled in an avocado field.
Barro, El Retiro
Pizzeria in old colonial-style house.
La Osteria, El Retiro
Italian food in an old colonial-style house.
La Rufina, Envigado
Motorcycle vibes and good food.
Moga, La Ceja- Rionegro
For Colombian pastries and snacks.
Toritos parrilla bar, El Retiro
For nice cuts of meat.
Restaurante Martín Mulato,
Vía La Ceja-El Retiro
Fusion restaurante,
Peruvian-Japanese
Percimon, Jardines de Llanogrande or El Tesoro
Soft yogurt ice cream with Colombian fruits and many other toppings to choose. Artisan pure fruit ice lollies. Low sugar, low fat.
Cerveceria Torrealta, El Retiro, Laureles or El Tesoro
Local Artisan Brewery
Sancho Paisa, Rionegro
For very typical Colombian food.
Medellín Tourism
In addition to the more than 100 works by Fernando Botero, the museum also houses 17 permanent exhibition rooms of pre-Hispanic, republican, and contemporary art.
Monumental bronze figures gracefully adorn the surroundings of the Museum of Antioquia in one of the most iconic and traditional places in Medellín
Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín:
Learn more about contemporary Colombian artists,
Free, english-speaking walking tour in downtown Medellín.
Included parque de las Luces and National Palace Mall.
The main reason that Comuna 13 has received so much recognition is that it has become a world example of urban transformation. A magical place where you can connect with the life and history of humble people from Medellín who have found in art and culture a way to change the face of their neighbourhood.
Lively and vibrant neighbourhood with many trendy restaurants and bars.
Located in the heart of the city, the Medellín Botanical Garden is a place of healthy recreation that extends throughout its 13 hectares, in which you can count more than 2,000 trees and unsurpassed biodiversity in the urban area of the city.
Medellín Restaurants and coffee places
Hatoviejo
For authentic “paisa” cuisine
Restaurante In Situ
Fine dining restaurant in Medellin’s Botanical Garden.
Restaurante El Cielo
(Juan Manuel Barrientos)
Avant-garde techniques mixed with traditional methods of colombian cuisine
Restaurante Marmoleo, El Tesoro
Speciality is meat and grill
Chef Burger, El Tesoro
Gourmet burgers.
Restaurante Mundo Verde, Medellin, or Jardines de Llanogrande
Healthy options , vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options
Mondongos
Serves traditional dish, Mondongo
Andrés Carne de Res
Eclectic and lively restaurant.
37 Park Medellin
Laid-back restaurant and bar in one of Medellin’s liveliest neighbourhoods.
Pergamino
If you are looking for Colombian coffee.
Tourism in Other Regions
of Antioquia
Jardín
“Colourful and traditional coffee town”
Belongs to the same owner of the wedding hotel, so they can give you more information about this hotel and town.
Visit coffee farms– ask at hotel for more information
Santa Fe de Antioquia
“Heritage village founded in 1541”
Located in the heart of Santa Fe de Antioquia, the Mariscal Robledo Hotel is the 4th oldest in Colombia and has one of the most complete and important private libraries in the region.
This unusual 291m bridge over the Río Cauca is 5km east of town. When completed in 1895, it was one of the first suspension bridges in the Americas.
Tourism & Food
In Colombia
Tourism & Food In Colombia
Cartagena
What to See
One of Cartagena’s most iconic landmarks; a place visited by almost all tourists who travel to the city. It also has a remarkable history, stretching back over 480 years. The castle has been invaded by pirates, admirals, and barons in its long history, but stands proudly to this day.
Cartagena’s old city is its principal attraction, particularly the inner walled town, consisting of the historical districts of El Centro and San Diego. It’s one of finest examples of preserved colonial architecture in the Americas, packed with churches, monasteries, plazas, palaces and mansions with their famous overhanging balconies and shady patios.
It is the most preserved and complete fortification in South America, and one of the best walled cities in the world. It runs along the 11 kilometres of the walled cordon, one of the most important attractions of Cartagena, declared a World Cultural Heritage Site and an invaluable treasure that has resisted the attacks of invaders, time and nature.
The islands provide a nice contrast to the tourists, heat and pace of Cartagena. The cool breezes, beautiful nature and laid-back attitude here make it the perfect weekend getaway.
Santa Marta
Things to See
A magical slice of Colombia’s Caribbean coast, with stunning stretches of golden sandy beach backed by coconut palms and thick rainforest. Behind it all rise the steep hillsides of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world’s highest coastal mountain range.
Archaeological site perched in the Sierra Nevada Region. Hiking is difficult and requires a guide.
The little beachside town of Palomino has grown from an off-the-beaten-track spot to a beloved traveller destination over the past five years, and with good reason: from tubing down lazy rivers to sunbathing on empty golden beaches, there’s plenty to do for active or tired travellers in need of some downtime.
Accommodation
Cartagena, where to Stay, restaurants & bars
Where to Stay
Hotel Boutique Bovedas de Santa Clara
Hotel San Pedro de Majagua
(Islas del Rosario)
Restaurants & Bars
Elegant, plant-filled venue for traditional regional cuisine alongside regular live entertainment.
Intimate restaurant offering traditional dishes, including seafood meals & snacks.
Offering vegan dishes right next to some of the bestbrick oven wood fired pizza you’ll taste while in Cartagena, Demente’s menu has a little something for everyone.
Hip bar with a rooftop terrace serving inventive cocktails, sandwiches, seafood & meat plates.
In the heart of the walled centre is the Donde Olano Restaurant, with a bohemian character and good music, where social gatherings shared over a good table are the delights of the place.
Popular watering hole for classic Cuban cocktails & live salsa music in festive, old-world digs.
Relaxed restaurant serving tapas, seafood & mear dishes, plus desserts & an ample wine list.
Restaurante Fuerte del Pastelillo, Club de Pesca
Restaurante Fuerte de San Sebastián del Pastelillo, located in a fort looking out over the Bay of Cartagena, provides a picturesque setting for an unforgettable meal.
Santander
Things to See
The town that inspired Disney’s ‘Encanto’. One of the prettiest colonial towns in the country, featuring cobbled streets, picturesque scenery, whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs, colourful shutters, and a laid back vibe.
The main attraction of the park is crossing the Chicamocha Canyon, through more than 6.3 kilometres of cable car ride, a spectacular panorama enjoyed by visitors to the Chicamocha National Park.
Zona Cafetera
Things to See
Hike renowned trails through dense cloud forests, spot colorful hummingbirds, and look out over the valley’s stunning scenery of wax palms, green pastures, and tall mountains.
The park’s unique combination of snow, sand, fauna and vegetation form a landscape of unending contrasts.
Small coffee producing town.