8 days in Medellin & Cartagena Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Medellin: 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: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, get engrossed in the history at Museum Pablo Escobar, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and stroll through Parque Arvi.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Medellin trip planner.

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

Take a break from Cartagena with a short trip to Playa Blanca in Isla Baru, about 1 hour away. And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, get engrossed in the history at Museo del Oro Zenu, don't miss a visit to Plaza de Bolivar, and contemplate the long history of Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Cartagena trip planner.

You can fly from Medellin to Cartagena in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Medellin in March; daily highs in Cartagena reach 89°F and lows reach 77°F. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Wed) before leaving for home.