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Medellin is an interesting city.
It’s not beautiful in the typical sense like Paris or Rome, but there is still plenty to see. I spent six months living and working in this up-and-coming mecca for digital nomads and found a lot of hidden beauty below the surface.
The unique energy around Medellin lends itself well to street art and interesting architecture and of course, the city of eternal spring had beautiful parks blooming all year round.
For anyone looking for the best Instagram spots around Medellin, this list will send you down the right path. Pick out your favorites and then use my guide to learn exactly how to visit them and even group some together into a single visit!
If you want to capture Colombia on camera, begin with this list of 16 stunning Instagram spots around Medellin!
Arenales Waterfall – Learn More
Medellin Cable Car – Learn More
Street Art – taken on Carrera 37
Parque Salado – Learn More
Paragliding at San Felix – Learn More
Rooftop of Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
Parque Arvi – Learn More
Parque Botero
Parque Piedras Blancas – Learn More
Guatape – Day trip from Medellin – Learn More
El Penon Rock – Day trip to Guatape – Learn More
Ruins of Pablo Escobar’s Mansion – Guatape – Learn More
Santa Fe de Antioquia – day trip from Medellin – Learn More
Bonus Instagram Spots Around Medellin…
If you’re looking for some harder to access (but even more stunning) Instagram spots around Medellin don’t miss these two picturesque places as well!
Stay in a penthouse in Medellin – Learn More
Jardin, Colombia – An idyllic weekend escape from Medellin – Learn More
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception – Jardin, Colombia – Learn More
Tips to Visit the Instagram Spots Around Medellin
I know this is a long list and you may feel a little overwhelmed about where to start, so I’ve got some extra tips. Combine these Instagram spots around Medellin to efficiently capture your favorites!
Combo #1
- Medellin Cable Car
- Parque Piedras Blancas
- Parque Arvi
Combo #2
- Parque Botero
- Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
- Medellin Street Art
Day Trip to Guatape
- El Penon Rock
- Town of Guatape
- Pable Escobar’s Mansion
Weekend Trip to Jardin
- Town of Jardin
- Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Stand Alone Instagram Spots
- Arenales Waterfall (half-day hike)
- Parque Salado
- A penthouse stay
- Paragliding at San Felix (half-day trip)
- Santa Fe de Antioquia (full-day trip)
Ready to go? Use Skyscanner to find the cheapest flights to Medellin and then explore accommodation like unique stays on Airbnb or the top-rated hotels on Booking.com to plan the perfect night, weekend, or long-term stay in the city.
This article is part of the Marvelous Medellin series. Read the rest below:
Hiking in Medellin: A Guide to 3 Hikes Near the City
10 Things to do in Medellin for a Truly Colombian Experience
How to Visit Guatape, Colombia on a Day Trip from Medellin
8 Best Restaurants in Envigado
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Medellin
How to Create Your Own Poblado Bar Crawl
Then, explore the complete Colombia series for more tips on what to see, do, eat, drink, and discover in the country.
I’ve been traveling full-time for three years, these are the resources that make it happen:
➤ I exclusively use Airbnb for savings and security on long-term stays in furnished apartments.
➤ I use Booking.com for short-term stays in hostels and hotels on weekend trips.
➤ Skyscanner and the Scott's Cheap Flights newsletter help me find and book cheap flights and mistake fares.
➤ Upwork allowed me to take the leap to travel full-time because they make it so easy to find freelance clients in any field.
➤ The Superstar Blogging Travel Writing Course launched my travel writing career and helped me become a contributor at sites like Cincinnati Refined and International Living, and even get published in the Boston Globe.
➤ Finally, I love hosting my travel blog on SiteGround because they have helpful and responsive customer service and I love MediaVine and CJ for helping me make a living doing what I love!
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