El Picacho Viewpoint Medellín Panoramic Views at Sunset and Night
- 3h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
El Picacho stands out for the beautiful view it offers over the city. From its summit, at about 2,100 meters above sea level, you'll watch the sunset, admire the city's imposing lights at night, and observe the daily life of the residents of a traditional working-class neighborhood. You'll connect with nature and visit a popular residential area, far removed from the bustling commercial and tourist activity of the city. You'll take the train and cable car to the El Picacho lookout, where you'll climb more than 300 steps to reach the top. There, we'll share stories about different parts of the city, pointing them out and showing them to you. You'll even have binoculars to zoom in on some interesting historical and contemporary landmarks. Finally, you'll return with the guide to the Acevedo metro station, where you'll receive clear instructions on how to complete your journey to the station closest to your final destination.
Inclusions
What's included
- Medical assistance policy
- Round-trip metro and cable car tickets are included in the tour price. Vehicle transport to and from the El Picacho viewpoint is also included.
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We will take the metro and the cable car to ascend the western slope of the valley. We will go from an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters above sea level at the meeting point to about 2,000 meters near the La Aurora Metrocable station. From there, we will take a vehicle that continues along the mountainside to the El Picacho Viewpoint. Metro and cable car tickets are included in the tour price.
Once at El Picacho, we will walk up about 300 steps to the summit, home to the Christ viewpoint. There, we will enjoy the most comprehensive panoramic view of the city. Using binoculars, we will point out and discuss key locations that define Medellín’s past and present. We will watch the transition from late afternoon to nightfall from the heights. We can take photos and videos using your own camera or phone, or even capture drone footage—provided you book the option that includes this service.
Later in the evening, we will once again board a vehicle to travel through the streets of the El Picacho neighborhood, a working-class area of the city. From the vehicle, you will be able to see and experience the authentic, real, day-to-day life of this community (which is not a tourist area).
Finally, we will take another cable car to the Acevedo metro station. We will conclude the tour there and explain which station to head to and what other mode of transport to take to continue your activities or return to your accommodation. Cable car and metro tickets are included in the tour price.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Poblado Metro station, North entrance, at the spot where you will see a painting of the Virgin Mary. This area is covered and located about 5 meters from the ticket booth. This is the entrance closest to Calle 10 and the Monterrey Shopping Center.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Medellín Up Close | Medellín de Cerca
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Medellín
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 182 city tours we list in Medellín.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 77 of 182.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Medellín
Medellín is Colombia's spring-like city in the Andes, known for its cable cars, vibrant neighbourhoods and remarkable story of transformation.
The city fills a long Andean valley, with brick houses climbing the slopes and a climate mild enough to earn it the name City of Eternal Spring. Its metro and Metrocable cable cars link hillside communities to the centre and give sweeping views on the ride up toward the forests of Parque Arví.
Top-ranked sights in Medellín: Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos), Plaza Botero, Pueblito Paisa .
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