Medellin and the U.S.A. have a common festivity during the last weekend of March this year. Easter holidays in the U.S.A. and Holly Week in Medellin. Even though both holidays come from a religious background, people take advantage of the free days. Sometimes they could travel or just chill in the city. If you’re coming to Medellin this holiday weekend, take note of the best things to do and enjoy the city.
Holy Week in Medellin and the Easter holidays in the USA share a common foundation in Christian traditions, yet they unfold in remarkably different ways. In the United States, Easter is celebrated with the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and parades, reflecting a blend of Christian and secular customs. In contrast, Medellin’s Holy Week is deeply rooted in religious observance, marked by processions and spiritual reflection, embodying the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
But while people are going to church, the city is expecting to receive more than 340000 travelers this year during the holy week. A large number of visitors means crowded hotels and restaurants, but it is also a great time to enjoy the best of the city.
Exploring Medellin during Holy Week
Finding something to do in the exciting city of Medellin is far from a challenge. Ideal for bachelor parties and a trip away with your friends, you can choose exclusive experiences and private tours. Some of them are the helicopter tour, the Guatape boat tour, and the Comuna 13 tour. And don’t miss the nightlife! We can assure you that the only problem you’ll have is narrowing your list down to a few top activities.
As you can expect, there’s going to be a lot of religious activities this weekend, but you’ll always find a space for partying and leisure in Medellin. In fact, the city is ready to receive a larger number of visitors; that’s why the tourist offer is open; thus, book in advance accommodations, transportation, and a host if you want to get access to the best of the city. We don’t want you to waste your time while the city is crowded and most places and restaurants are booked. That said, jump to the list. We’ve selected 7 of the most stimulating attractions in Medellin.
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour
Far from stories of violence, Comuna 13 is officially an international street art hotspot in Medellin. Nowadays, you won’t only see the graffiti and mural paintings but also enjoy the live sets of famous DJs like Alec Monopoly or meet on the streets with Karol, G Balvin, or Maluma, some of the famous artists that have gone to Comuna 13.
Moreover, there are new interactive scultures where you can enjoy an incredible city view. Next to the Pachamama sculpture, find a flower monument and the artist’s sculpture. There are three new attractions that showcase the spirit of Medellin.
The Pachamama sculpture is a representation of the Ancestral Goddes of Earth. This work of art is 5.5 meters high and 5.5 meters wide. It was printed in 3D using more than 1500 pieces. This artwork is at the top of the terrace of Jordy Artista’s gallery, and it stands as an imposing figure of the goddess protecting nature.
The best way to experience Comuna 13 from a local point of view is by joining one of the graffiti tours. A guide will walk you through the history of the comuna and every artist’s creative expression of events. Beside the setting of outdoor escalators and some local artists, it is now one of the richest, most vibrant, and most admired comunas in the city.
Guatape Boat Tour
After a short 2-hour drive outside of Medellin and some incredible views along the way, you’ll find yourself in Guatape, a popular Colombian town. It’s small but thriving, surrounded by man-made, shimmering blue lakes and a 7,000-foot monolith. The rock has been there for millions of years, and now there are 742 stairs squeezed into its huge crevasse that you can climb in order to reach the summit. Once you reach the top, refresh yourself with local beer cocktails or ‘Micheladas’ while you enjoy the epic views.
But if you don’t want to climb the rock, there’s a more exclusive way of doing so. You can join a private helicopter tour that will fly around the rock and the surrounding lake. It would take just 10 minutes to enjoy an incredible Guatape view.
You can even rent a boat and spend a luxurious day partying while you cruise the lake. There are also several extreme sports you can enjoy on the Guatape boat tour. It may be that you have heard about boat parties! Well, on this tour, you not only enjoy a party but also have extreme fun with water sports like wakeboarding and surfboarding.
A bird’s-eye view of Medellin
For a dramatic experience where you’ll feel like royalty and witness Medellin in all its splendor, just book an epic helicopter tour that promises a VIP experience and unbeatable views of the city from above. It’s an exclusive and unforgettable adventure where you’ll get to see the city in its entirety while traveling in style. The views will be burned into your memory for a long time because you’ll be hard-pushed to find another city so green, lush, and impressive. What are you waiting for? Get your quote and book one here now!
Medellin’s nightlife
Party like a Colombian on ‘La Setenta’, the 70th street, for the weekend in a traditional bar with the locals, venture to a hidden salsa venue, or visit ‘La zona rosa’, AKA party district, in El Poblado and hit one of the famed electro clubs. For a more exclusive VIP experience, Las Palmas is famous for its nightclubs, lavish restaurants, and 5-star rental houses.
To make the most of Medellin’s nightlife, it’s worth learning a few basic salsa steps. If you have time, pick up a private lesson and impress the Latinas while you’re here—a great way to meet locals and really get a feel for the rhythm, ‘el sabor’ (the flavor), of the city. For information on where and when, Medellin VIP offers a great concierge service with an expert advisor.
Coffee culture and plantation tours
Who doesn’t like coffee? What would a trip to Colombia be without tasting their own version of liquid gold? Medellin and the surrounding areas are heavily concentrated on coffee plantations, where you’ll be able to savor the rich taste of Colombian culture, past and present, while learning all about how coffee is cultivated, from the grain to the cup. Take a customized tour, and you’ll be able to sample different types of coffee grains and study the process from start to finish. You’ll be outside of the city, high up in the hills. A VIP coffee plantation tour offers an excellent rest day activity.
Venture outside the city on an ATV tour
If you love a good rush of adrenaline, take an ATV tour with Medellin VIP. Just outside of the city, off the beaten path in Rio Negro, you’ll be given the option of different trails and different quads to choose from, depending on the level of difficulty you’re looking for. With the #1 ATV tour in Medellin, you’ll have a one-off chance to explore the deep valleys and steep mountainsides with an experienced guide. Organize an unbeatable adventure with your friends for some breathtaking views and photo ops of Colombia’s off-the-beaten-track ATV trails.
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