Colombia cycling trip

Day 1 · Arrival and welcome dinner

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   Medellin

   6 hours

   Upon arrival, we pick you up at the José María Córdoba airport in Rionegro, which serves the city of Medellín.

   We assemble the bikes (in case of rent we do a quick fitting) and have a welcome meal, where we enjoy our gastronomy. Colombian cuisine is very diverse and varies according to the different regions of Colombia. During dinner, in addition to celebrating the great adventure that is about to begin, we will have a tour exhibition where we present the details of the trip.

Local/authentic and world-class restaurant.

Night in a local/authentic and world-class boutique hotel in El Retiro town

Day 2 · El Retiro, La Ceja - Acclimatization rides

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   Parque Municipal El Retiro

   8 hours

   For our first day, we do an acclimatization ride, where you will have the opportunity to meet our famous "Repechos" and practice some tips on how to ride in Colombia.

   El Retiro, a town famous for its knowledge and work in wood. A cozy place to spend the next 3 nights of our trip.

lunch at local/authentic and world-class restaurants · Dinner at local/authentic and world-class restaurants

Night in a local/authentic and world-class boutique hotel in El Retiro town

Day 3 · Colorfull Town - Guatapé

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   Guatape

   11 hours

   This day takes us to Guatapé, a town that borders one of the main power generation reservoirs in Colombia. We will pass near the Piedra del Peñol, a huge rock that stands 2,135 m (7,005 ft) high. Its top can only be accessed by climbing its 659 steps.

   We finish the ride in Guatapé town, have lunch and then walk around to learn a little about Guatapé's history.

Lunch in Guatape. A hotel's Rooftop to enjoy the dam view. · Dinner way to El Retiro in a very nice restaurant, recognized for its sustainability and social programs.

Night in a local/authentic and world-class boutique hotel in El Retiro town

Day 4 · Around Medellin - ARVI Park

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   Parque Arvi

   10 hours Admission included

   We ride towards the well-known region of flowers, famous for the "silleteros". Our tour includes a well-known category 2 climb and a series of "steep slopes" to burn the legs. For whatever reason, this region has produced so many top-level riders. We finished the ride in a nice country hotel, where we took a shower and had lunch. Then we will go to know Medellín, we leave the forest and enter one of the most important "barrios", or "favelas" that have been one of the symbols of social transformation and development of Medellín. This day we share with you how Medellín was selected as the most innovative city in the world.

Lunch in a natural park reserve. Ajiaco, is an authentic Colombian dish. · Dinner at Medellin, a beautiful and amazing veggie food. Because sustainability begins with the food.

Night in Medellin in the pink zone. Perfect opportunity to enjoy the nightlife in the city.

Day 5 · MEDELLÍN by bike and transfer to Antioquia's southwest region

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   Medellin

   8 hours

   Moving around Medellín by bicycle is the best way to get to know the city. Get to know Medellín, a surprising, innovative, and hospitable city.

   We will visit the main neighborhoods, take a gastronomic tour, and knowing the city. We will have our lunch on our way to the coffee region to start the second part of our adventure.

Country house, the best landscape with Cerro Tusa as a frame! The Juan Valdes mountain Logo.

Day 6 · Coffee region - Day 1

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   Antioquia Department

   10 hours

   We will ride towards the coffee region of Antioquia, with "Cerro Tusa" on our horizon. A pyramid-shaped mountain where native Indians made offerings to their gods. This is also the same mountain that the famous coffee grower Juan Valdez uses in his motto. The journey to the southwest of Antioquia will take us up to 600 meters above sea level, where we will experience a different climate and see a variety of flora and fauna. Once we cross the Cauca River, one of the largest and most important rivers in Colombia, we will continue cycling along the San Juan River to start climbing mountains once more. At an elevation of 1,400 m (4,500 ft), we will begin to see the green and towering coffee crops.

AND IMPRESSIVE HOTEL! SUSTAINABLE COLOMBIAN DESIGN In search to reduce our environmental footprint.

Day 7 · COFFEE REGION - Day 2

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   Antioquia Department

   10 hours

   We depart by bike and along the way we visit a typical farm where we talk about Coffee in Colombia. Then we continue by bike to the big challenge in the coffee region! We hit a 23km climb, The Colombia's Mont Ventoux, 1st category, known as the "most beautiful village of Antioquia" by its topography, republican style, and landscapes. Culture of coffee and horses.

Rest in a local and beauty house, close to the town, the best way to discover an Antioquia village.

Day 8 · COFFEE REGION - Day 3

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   Antioquia Department

   10 hours

   We finish our tour with one last challenge. We take a shower at a country road hotel, have lunch, and transfer to avoid traffic. We arrive in Medellín, pack the bikes, and do our closing event to end our adventure.

   Last night in Medellín, so if you want, it is the opportunity to celebrate. Night life in Medellin.

Night in Medellin

Day 9 · departure

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   Medellin

   Passing by

   Transfer to the airport