Santa fe de antioquia town

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$ 150 USD Private Tour
(Starting 2 people)

Experience a journey through time and discover the rich history of Antioquia's first capital, a city that predates Medellín by over 400 years. Once inhabited by Spaniards and Europeans, this ancient town is steeped in fascinating stories waiting to be explored.

You can add a Coffee Tour or Horseback ride for an extra 50 USD per person.

TOUR DETAILS
ITINERARY
PRICE INCLUDES

TOUR HIGHLIGHST

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🚐 Private transport from Medellín
🏛️ Explore colonial streets, plazas & churches
🌉 Walk the famous Puente de Occidente bridge
📸 Time for photos, local cafés & souvenirs
🍲 Traditional snacks in town
🗣️ Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
🕒 Full-day (approx. 7–8 hours)
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TOUR DESCRIPTION

On this exciting tour we’ll explore a town that stands out from the traditional Paisa towns. This prosperous Colombian town owes its wealth to gold mining, and offers a unique experience unlike any other, since its the only colonial town in the region and also, the first capital of Antioquia for a long time, before Medellín.

To get there, we’ll embark on a scenic drive through the magnificent Andean mountains, starting from the height of 4500 feet in Medellin, ascending to over 7000 feet before descending to 1200 feet. As we journey we’ll encounter varying climates as we change altitudes, adding to the adventure.

We’ll visit the historic Center, walking through its main streets, churches and plazas, enjoying typical snacks and exotic fruits as we venture through and of course, visit the famous West Bridge, important icon of Antioquia’s prosperity, crossing the second biggest river in Colombia, the Cauca river.

End of Tour.

Start Time

9:00 am or 2:00 pm - Hotel pick up

We'll start heading to the west side of Medellín for +50 minutes through the Andes mountains with an imposing scenery accompanying us all the way.

La Aldea

Since we love to stop at every famous and traditional place in our tours, we can't this one behind, known for having the best and biggest typical snacks like the "pan de queso".

San Jerónimo

Little town on the way to Santa Fe, we'll have a short visit and explore the local and relaxed culture around square, have a drink, and continue our road.

Santa Fe de Antioquia

Once we arrive to the Santa Fe's Center, we'll have a walk or take a Tuk Tuk around the town under your request, visiting the main streets, plazas, churches and historical sites around the town, we'll also visit the Colonial museum, since this was one of Spain's colonies.

Colonial West Bridge

This was the only hanging bridge that existed in Colombia back in the colonial times, built by an architect that help built the blooklyn bridge in New York, helped cross the Cauca river to transport all the gold exploted in the surrounding gold mines.

Finish Time

3:00 pm or 9:00pm (approx) - Hotel

We can add to this tour a Coffee Experience at a local farm, learning every stage behind a cup of coffee surrounded by the magnificent Andes mountains, 35 USD per person.

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