Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Antioquia Department, Antioquia Department

April 19, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Antioquia Department, Colombia including Laguna de Guatape, La Casa de las Piedritas, Parroquia Sta Ana Santuario de Maria Auxiliadora .Sabaneta, Piedra Del Penol, Museo de Antioquia, Jardin Botanico de Medellin, Parque Explora, Medellin Metrocable, El Castillo Museo y Jardines, Centro Historico Santa Fe de Antioquia.
Restaurants in Antioquia Department

1. Laguna de Guatape

Loma del Escobero, Medellin 053840 Colombia
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1,567 reviews

Laguna de Guatape

Reviewed By sergioruiz5 - Monterrey, Mexico

This tour is a must if you visit Medellin, given that is at a 1hr distance and is a different type of town with an incredible view when you go to the top of the rock (650 steps approximately). I’ve never seen anything like this and with no doubts I’ll go back if I visit Colonia again.

2. La Casa de las Piedritas

Calle 40 SUR #30-67, Envigado Colombia +57 4 3331819
Excellent
93%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 46 reviews

La Casa de las Piedritas

Reviewed By curtdo - Atlanta, United States

We went to La Casa de las Piedritas after a menu del dia in Envigado. We walked across town about 25 minutes from where we were and it was not a problem. The house is actually not very far from the Principle Park of Envigado. This was a very interesting stone house that the owner has been building for 37 years. He and his wife greeted the visitors very warmly and gave the tour of their private home. They even offered candy and coffee at the end. You can tip at the end if you like, but there is not push for it.

3. Parroquia Sta Ana Santuario de Maria Auxiliadora .Sabaneta

Cl 69 Sur con Cra 44 Esquina Frente al Parque Bolivar, Sabaneta Colombia +57 4 2880122
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

Parroquia Sta Ana Santuario de Maria Auxiliadora .Sabaneta

4. Piedra Del Penol

Highway El Penol - Guatape, Guatape Colombia
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,412 reviews

Piedra Del Penol

Reviewed By From_Victoria_BC

Thanks to previous travel bloggers for paving the way and giving us direction for our own trip. Taking into account the previously-shared knowledge, here was our experience: - Took the metro from El Poblado to Caribe and walked across to the gangway to the bus terminal. - Found ticket booth #14 for buses to Guatape with a bus company is called “Sotrasanvicente & Guatape La Piedra”. - We could only buy one-way tickets there and they cost $15,000 each. I believe buses leave every hour and we only waited 15 minutes. - The bus trip took two hours since it was constantly picking up and dropping off travellers, entertainers and vendors of snacks. - Listened for the call for La Piedra and got off the bus then walked up the stairs for 10-15 minutes to the touristy area. - Paid $18,000 to walk up 700 more steps to the incredible lookout, then paid $4000 to take a shared Jeep-like taxi to the town of Guatape. - We had lunch at a locals’ restaurant by the lake for only $23,000 for two people! - Bought a return ticket for $15,000 and saw people buying them right before the bus left so there’s no rush, but don’t wait too long (return schedule is attached). We decided to pass on a tour from Medellin since they were more expensive, left at 7:30 am, and the one we wanted was sold out the night before our final day in Medellín. Here are our total costs per person: $5,100 metro round trip $15,000 bus $18,000 La Piedra lookout $4,000 taxi to Guatape $12,000 lunch $4,000 street dessert $15,000 bus = $55,100 for a lovely day trip!

5. Museo de Antioquia

Calle 52 #52-43, Medellin Colombia +57 4 2513636 http://www.museodeantioquia.co/
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,974 reviews

Museo de Antioquia

Reviewed By mjj754

Nice museum with Botero park right outside. You are supposed to start on the 3rd floor & work your way down, that way you start with all the Botero's since you have just come off the plaza.

6. Jardin Botanico de Medellin

Calle 73 51d 14 Carrera 52 # 73-298, Medellin 050010 Colombia +57 4 4445500 [email protected] http://www.botanicomedellin.org
Excellent
53%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,483 reviews

Jardin Botanico de Medellin

Reviewed By erichA9957PH

This is a good place to enjoy nature in the center of Medellin. The gardens have beautiful flora, and lots of wildlife also - really enjoyed watching the turtles in the lake. Also, the restaurant at the Jardin Botanico is quite good and is a great place for a lunch.

7. Parque Explora

Carrera 52 73-75 Al frente de la Estación Universidad del Metro., Medellin 050003 Colombia +57 4 5168300 [email protected] http://www.parqueexplora.org
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,254 reviews

Parque Explora

Reviewed By Noha11 - Medellin, Colombia

Great place to learn, have fun and spend a full day with the family. Yo can learn about science, latest scientific discoveries, Physics, music and even an aquarium! There are some fast food restaurants around if you want to make a quick stop to reload your energies and keep visiting!

8. Medellin Metrocable

Medellin Colombia +57 4 4449598 http://www.metrodemedellin.gov.co
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,632 reviews

Medellin Metrocable

Reviewed By bcnjd

Taking the metro cable to the Arvi park is a wonderful way to get a different view of the city and at the same time a nature experience out side the city riding above the trees Takes about 2-3 hours round trip depending on how much time you stay in the park Well worth the effort

9. El Castillo Museo y Jardines

Carrera 9 32 269 Loma de Los Balsos, El Poblado, Medellin 050014 Colombia +57 4 2660900 [email protected] http://www.museoelcastillo.org
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 758 reviews

El Castillo Museo y Jardines

Valor ingreso: Adultos $12.000 COP Niños entre 3 y 11 años: $8.000 COP Estudiantes, presentando un carnet válido y vigente: $8.000 COP Parqueadero: Carros $6.000 Motos $3.000

Reviewed By offthecuff2010

Our favorite tourist destination in Medellin! An enchanting castle/ home, filled with antique treasures, baccarat chandeliers, Meissen vases, Ecuadorian and Colombian antique paintings! Beautiful grounds and overhead scarlet macaws and screeching parrots ! Entrance on the hour; no photography inside exhibits; breathtaking views! Highly recommend!

10. Centro Historico Santa Fe de Antioquia

Santa Fe de Antioquia Colombia +57 301 4106283 http://www.santafedeantioquia.net
Excellent
62%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 317 reviews

Centro Historico Santa Fe de Antioquia

Reviewed By fionaconder - Surfers Paradise, Australia

we loved our time here, what a lovely town, it has amazing cobble streets and the people are all happy and smiling, we felt very safe here, and walked around the town in the evening. the buildings were very lovely and had great history

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