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Colombia with Kids
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items We've been traveling around Colombia with our kids for the pat 6 years! Here are some of our favorite places in and around major cities.
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Eje Cafetero
Medellin
Cali
Bogota
Eje Cafetero
Colombia's coffee region is an absolute must on your trip and one of the most family friendly regions in the country!
Colombia's largest theme park dedicated to coffee! Yes, you read that right! Fun for the whole family
Parque del Café
Valle de Cocora is home to the tallest wax palms in the world! There is a hike that's better for older kids, or walk right up a pathway to the right. A bucket list visit!
VALLE DE COCORA
Home to the ONLY giraffe in Colombia! Bioparque Ukumari is a conservation park, taking in animals that only could not live in the wild or need rehabilitation. A great way to spend an entire day!
Ukumari Park
Visiting the town of Salento is like a page from Encanto! Browse the artisan shops, art galleries, and plaza!
Salento
Panaca is a wildlife park very popular with families visiting the area!
Panaca
Finca El Ocaso is a family run farm where you can take a tour and see the entire process from seed to cup!
Finca El Ocaso Salento
Medellin
Medellin is one of my favorite cities in Colombia for families. There is so much to do within the city, but also tons of towns to puebliar aka spend the weekend exploring within 45mins - 1 hour of the city.
Parque Explora is one of our favorite places in Medellin! Part science museum, part aquarium with tons of hands on experiments the whole family will enjoy!
Parque Explora Aquarium Medellin
Parque Arvi is a conservation park on the outside of the city! It's worth the trip on metrocable to spend the day here!
Parque Arví Medellín
EL jardin botanico is a nice way to spend a morning in Medellin, pack a picnic and walk around with the family
Jardín Botánico Joaquín Antonio Uribe de Medellín
One of the most iconic places in Medellin with statues from world renowned artist, Fernando Botero. His iconic bronze statues were donated to the city and free for the public to enjoy
Plaza Botero - Medellin
Museo de Antioquia is a museum with donated Botero art and a space for Latin American artists to be featured. A stunning museum and a must do in Medellin!
Museo De Antioquia
Pueblito Paisa is a free activity in Medellin. Head to the top of the mountain with a replica traditional pueblo antioqueño. Grab lunch, ice cream, or the plaground!
Pueblito Paisa - Medellín
Guatape is roughly 45 minutes outside of Medellin. You might recognize the iconic Piedra del Peñol where you can walk the 700+ steps to the top and take in the view!
Guatapé | Colombia Travel
Cali
Cali's zoo is one we keep going back to on every visit! Super accessible and a great way to spend a day with kids
Zoológico de Cali
The Natural Science museum is a great place to take a break from the Cali heat with kids. Recently renovated, there are state of the art interactive exhibits detailing the history and culture of the Cauca Valley
Museo Departamental de Ciencias Naturales
Cali is HOT so it makes sense to have a waterpark to escape to!
Acuaparque de la caña – Waterpark in Cali
Bogota
When visiting Bogota, the city has so much to offer! But if you have the time, I recommend driving a bit out and exploring the colonial town of Villa de Leyva. With a huge dinosaur history, this will be unforgettable for the whole family!
The Maloka science museum is the perfect place to spend the afternoon with kids, with interactive exhibits to learn through play
Maloka, museo interactivo en Bogotá
Ride the metrocable up to the mountaintop where the Monserrate church has the best views in all of the city!
Cerro de Monserrate
Hotel La Corada was a stunning boutique hotel in the middle of the plaza of Villa de Leyva and surprisingly, family friendly!
Hotel Boutique La Corada Villa de Leyva
Gondava is such a cool dinosaur park! Instead of the guided tour, opt to do it at your own pace! Trust me, it gives the kids a chance to enjoy themselves better
Gondava Dinosaur Valley