Arvi Park, just a little northeast of Medellin, is a large eco-tourism nature reserve. It has miles of trails through natural forest that you can explore by hiking or on horseback. There are also organized nature tours you can take in the park with a guide pointing out species of wildflowers, birds, butterflies and any other wildlife you’re likely to come across. Other out-of-town trips include the colorful pueblo of Guatape about a two-hour drive from Medellin. Its lake is also pretty and you can take boat tours on it to view the surrounding area. It’s a terrific area to explore, and with our excellent flight and hotel package to Medellin, you can be on your way to exploring all that Medellin and its beautiful surrounding areas have to offer.
What to eat in Medellin?
A vacation in Medellin gives you many opportunities to explore the local cuisine. Try a delicious snack called bunuelos, bread balls made from a mixture of dough and cheese. When freshly fried, they’re irresistible. Far more substantial is ‘bandeja paisa’, a very filling and appetizing meal containing chorizo, egg, rice, beans and blood sausage, plantain slices and salad. Desserts and sweets are very popular in the city, too, and both ice cream and chocolate are much favored ingredients. Look for ‘negra intenciones’, a mouth-watering chocolate cake with arequipe and served with strawberries. Then finish off your meal with a cup of world-famous Columbian coffee. Medellin has no shortage of restaurants serving great food, and El Herbario is one that focuses on healthful, vegetable-based dishes suitable that are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It also specialises in seafood dishes.
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