8 days in Medellin & Cartagena Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Parque Tematico Replica del Viejo Penol (in Penol), Off-Road Tours (in Guarne) and Piedra Del Penol (in Guatape). There's still lots to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to Plaza Botero, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Parque Arvi.

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Newark, USA to Medellin is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Newark in March, with highs in Medellin at 82°F and lows at 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Cartagena.

Go for a jaunt from Cartagena to Isla Baru to see Playa Blanca about 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, don't miss a visit to Plaza Santo Domingo, steep yourself in history at Walled City of Cartagena, and take an in-depth tour of Museo del Oro Zenu.

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Getting from Medellin to Cartagena by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Medellin in March: high temperatures in Cartagena hover around 89°F and lows are around 77°F. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Wed) before leaving for home.