Antioquia Department

A large mountainous department in the northwest, where Medellín, Guatapé and coffee towns make it a popular travel destination.

Antioquia Department lies in northwestern Colombia, spanning the Central and Western Cordilleras and including a stretch of Caribbean coastline. Its capital, Medellín, is the country's second-largest city, known as the "City of Eternal Spring" and for its urban transformation. Nearby Guatapé is known for the giant rock El Peñón and its lake district; colonial towns such as Jericó and Jardín preserve colorful buildings and coffee culture; Santa Fe de Antioquia is a historic old town; and the Gulf of Urabá has Caribbean beaches. The Medellín Flower Festival in August is a signature celebration. The climate varies with altitude and the department is pleasant year-round. José María Córdova International Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Medellín

Itineraries

• Classic Colombia: Four Cities, Coffee Region & Caribbean – From Bogotá, Salento, and Medellín to Cartagena, experience the highlands, the Coffee Triangle, vibrant cities, and the…
• Capurganá to Panama: Island Hopping via San Blas – Take a speedboat from Colombia's Caribbean coast and island-hop through the Guna Yala archipelago to Panama City.