Spend a full day visiting Guatapé, an iconic town near Medellín that’ll bring you closer to the Colombian rural lifestyle and popular fairs. The morning starts with an early bus ride from the hotel in Medellín to El Peñol rock, a natural wonder with a panoramic view of the reservoir, one of the biggest lakes in the country.

After climbing it and taking pictures with your friends, discover the plaza of Guatapé, where you’ll meet the local symphonic band, members from different artistic schools, and countryside entrepreneurs. Then, have lunch in a private venue while playing traditional games, enjoying the open bar, and savoring flavors from the paisa culture (i.e., the customs from the northwest regions of Colombia). Finish with a party that’ll paint the air with the colors of this magical land that inspired Disney’s Encanto.