Santa Fe de Antioquia Day Trip with Lunch from Medellín

Duration9h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesSpanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Founded in 1541 and capital of Antioquia for over two centuries, Santa Fe de Antioquia is where the Paisa identity was born. Walking its cobblestone streets feels less like sightseeing and more like stepping into a living history book.
What makes this day trip different is the journey itself. You'll cross a 19th-century suspension bridge that predates most of the world's iconic landmarks and arrive in a colonial town where eight churches, seven plazas, and four centuries of architecture are all within walking distance.
The experience is fully guided — from the Museo Juan del Corral to heritage-listed plazas and a proper sit-down Antioquian lunch. No logistics to figure out, no corners to cut. Just one of Colombia's most historically rich towns, seen the right way.

What's included

Visit to the Juan del Corral museum in Santa Fe de Antioquia
Panoramic tour of the Fernando Gómez Martínez tunnel
Local tour guide
Typical lunch from the region
Medical assistance card
Visit to the Western Hanging Bridge
Roundtrip transportation to and from the meeting point.
Guided tour of Santa Fe de Antioquia

Breakfast
Extra drinks
Souvenirs
Extras not mentioned

What to expect

20m · Admission ticket included

Medellín–Santa Fe de Antioquia highway
A 4.6-kilometer tunnel cutting through the Andes, connecting Medellín with western Antioquia. One of the region's most significant infrastructure landmarks.
Puente de Occidente
1h · Admission ticket included

Western Suspension Bridge — Cauca River, Olaya
Built between 1887 and 1895 — before the Eiffel Tower was finished — this suspension bridge over the Cauca River was an engineering marvel of its time. Today it's a National Monument, and standing on it with the river below and the mountains all around is one of those moments that makes you reach for your camera.
Santa Fe de Antioquia
20m

This is where Santa Fe breathes. Shaded by ancient ceiba and mamoncillo trees, the main plaza is the social heartbeat of the town — where locals linger over conversation, children run between benches, and the colonial facades that surround it look exactly as they did centuries ago.
Catedral Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion
15m

Santa Fe de Antioquia
Eight colonial churches stand in Santa Fe, but this one stops you in your tracks. The Basílica Menor de la Inmaculada Concepción is a testament to the faith and craftsmanship of a town that has been building its identity since 1541 — and its interior is as striking as its facade.
Museo Juan del Corral
45m · Admission ticket included

Santa Fe de Antioquia
Named after one of Antioquia's most influential independence-era figures, this museum is where Santa Fe's story comes fully into focus. Through its collection of artifacts, documents, and period pieces, you'll understand why this town — not Medellín — was the beating heart of Antioquia for over two centuries.
Centro Historico Santa Fe de Antioquia
30m · Admission ticket included

Santa Fe de Antioquia
This is Santa Fe at its most authentic — a lively plaza where local artisans display handmade crafts and vendors sell tropical fruits you won't find back home. The perfect place to pick up a souvenir, try something new, and feel like a local for a moment.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point 2: Estadio Metro Station - Departure: 08:30 AM
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Upon arrival, the guide will call or message you and indicate their clothing or vehicle plate number for easy identification.

Meeting point

Meeting point 1 : Parque el Poblado - Departure: 08:00 AM

Please arrive 10 minutes early. Upon arrival, the guide will call or message you and indicate their clothing or vehicle plate number for easy identification.

End point

Meeting point 2: Estadio Metro Station - Departure: 08:30 AM
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Upon arrival, the guide will call or message you and indicate their clothing or vehicle plate number for easy identification.

End point

Meeting point 1 : Parque el Poblado - Departure: 08:00 AM

Please arrive 10 minutes early. Upon arrival, the guide will call or message you and indicate their clothing or vehicle plate number for easy identification.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.