Medellín Cycling Tour
Description
Are you ready to uncover the surroundings of Medellín on a bicycle? Prepare yourself to visit Envigado, Cerro El Volador, or Central Mayorista de Antioquía—the choice is yours!
Available Options
Upon making your reservation, you can select from three unique experiences. Each adventure begins at Floras Black Coffee in Medellín and spans approximately three hours. All options include the service of an English-speaking guide and provide bicycle rentals. Explore the details of each option below:
Envigado Exploration
We will kick off by cycling towards Envigado via an environmentally friendly path, offering delightful views of the La Aguacatala neighborhood prior to reaching Quebrada de La Ayura. The ride continues towards the La Piedra de la Ayura fountain, where we will pause to delve into its historical background.
Next, our route takes us to the Main Park in Envigado, an ideal place to rest and relish the natural beauty around. From here, we will navigate through the town center, passing landmarks like the Public Library, Debora Arango Cultural Park, Avenida Regional, and Santa Gertrudis Church. Additionally, you’ll encounter numerous pieces of street art that adorn the facades of Envigado, celebrating local figures such as Fernando González and Débora Arango.
The journey concludes as we return to our starting point after cycling a total of 11 kilometres (6.8 miles).
Schedule: This tour is available at 8 am, 12 pm, 4 pm, or 7 pm.
Cerro El Volador Journey
If you aspire to reach the highest vantage point in Medellín, the Cerro El Volador tour is perfect for you! We begin our ride heading south along Avenida Las Vegas, encountering the Monterrey Shopping Centre, Ciudad del Río neighborhood, and Punto Clave Shopping Centre along the way.
Continuing down Avenida Palace, we will stop at the stunning Perpetuo Socorro Church, a notable architectural site in Medellín. Subsequently, we pedal along Avenida 33, Calle San Juan, and Calle Colombia before reaching Cerro El Volador.
Reaching the summit offers breathtaking panoramas of Medellín, with a chance to identify the city’s landmark buildings from a stunning perspective. We will then cycle back to the starting location, completing a distance of 15 kilometres (9.3 miles).
Schedule: This tour operates at 8 am or 12 pm.
Central Mayorista de Antioquia Adventure
This excursion involves cycling a total of 7.5 kilometres (4.6 miles) to the Central Mayorista de Antioquia. During our ride, we will visit several local stores, giving you the opportunity to observe and acquire traditional products, including handmade gifts and fresh produce.
To conclude this cycling adventure, a traditional lunch awaits, featuring a plate of beans, rice, chicharrón, salad, and plantain. Delicious! After enjoying the meal, we will make our way back to the starting point to finalize this wonderful experience.
Schedule: This tour starts at 10 am.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Bike and helmet hire
- Snack and drink
- Lunch (depending on selection)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll meet at Floras Black Coffee - Cra 47a # 5 - 128 Avenida Las Vegas barrio El Poblado. Please arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. The guide will be wearing a t-shirt with the Medellin Bici Tour logo on it.
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