Medellín: Indigenous Southwest Sightseeing Tour + Sacred Cave and Ziplining between Mountains

Antioquia, Colombia



Connect with Jardín: coffee and beekeeping culture, indigenous tradition, a hike to a sacred cavern, a swim in its waters, and ziplining among the mountains. Discover the magic of Karmata Rúa in Antioquia!

Highlights

  • Enjoy a hike to an indigenous water cave and swim in its waters
  • Visit a mountain vantage point and experience the adrenaline rush of a cable car between mountains
  • Have lunch at a typical local restaurant where the locals really eat
  • Discover the only village with an active indigenous community, the Karmata Rúa tribe.
  • Explore the main square, its Neo-Gothic church, sweets from El Jardín, and Café 1943

Description

Explore and discover southwestern Antioquia with a sightseeing tour that combines cuisine, iconic places, culture, nature, and adventure, with trekking to a sacred indigenous cave and ziplining between mountains in a single experience! We'll leave Medellín from the comfort of your hotel, Airbnb, or lodging in a private vehicle en route to Jardin, one of the most representative towns in southwestern Antioquia. Our first stop will be its main square, surrounded by colorful traditional architecture, balconies, and its imposing Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, renowned for its Neo-Gothic architecture. We'll continue to a coffee farm, where we'll enjoy quality coffee while getting to know a natural environment surrounded by mountains and rural tradition. Then comes the adventure: we'll head to a small farm located in a protected natural environment, where we'll enjoy a snack before starting a descent between mountains until we reach a sacred cave linked to indigenous tradition. There, you can connect with its waters and enjoy one of the most amazing natural settings in the region. After the adventure, we'll return to the village to enjoy a typical lunch at a restaurant frequented by locals, perfect for discovering the flavors of the region, recharging our batteries, and relaxing. Our next stop will be the higher part of the Jardin mountains, where we will enjoy a privileged view of the landscape and experience a zipline between the mountains. We'll finish by wandering the colorful streets of Jardin, discovering its traditional architecture, handicrafts, local sweets, and coffee culture. A day among mountains, water, adventure, gastronomy, and tradition. At the end, we'll begin our journey back to the original pick-up point. If you continue with any of our plans in Antioquia, you can stay in Jardín and leave the next morning for your next adventure. Water tours for your senses are just a click away!

Includes

Private round-trip transportation Bilingual local guide, Spanish and English simultaneously Admission ticket to a small farm in a protected indigenous nature reserve in the village of Jardin Trekking experience through the sacred water cave and cooling off in its waters. Private aerial canopy session between mountains at an exclusive vantage point. Lunch at a typical local restaurant where the locals really eat Tour the town of Jardín, its neo-Gothic church, its traditional candy store, and its export coffee Hydration and travel medical insurance

Excludes

Gratuity for the host (suggested between 15% and 18% of the sightseeing tour price) Breakfast Personal purchases Hotel/Glamping accommodation (can be arranged on request)

Important Information

  • Passport number, full names of passengers, mobile phone number with WhatsApp and country code are required, e.g.: (+1) 329 .... Name of the place of accommodation, room number and address for initial pick-up...

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