What to Pack for Antioquia Day Trips: Clothes, Cash and Practical Tips

Quick answer: Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sun protection, a hat, some cash in Colombian pesos and your ID. Add a warm layer for the highlands and a swimsuit for the warm lowlands, charcos and waterfalls.

Clothes by climate

• Warm lowlands (Santa Fe de Antioquia, Hacienda Nápoles): light clothes, hat, sunscreen. Bring a swimsuit and a towel; for the park, water shoes help.
• Mild mountain towns (El Jardín, Jericó, Concepción): comfortable walking shoes and a light layer for cooler mornings.
• Cool highlands (El Carmen de Viboral, Sonsón): warm clothes; the páramo can be cool and windy.
• Waterfalls and charcos (San Francisco, Concepción): shoes you can get wet, a swimsuit and a change of clothes.

Money and documents

• Carry cash in Colombian pesos for snacks, crafts and small shops.
• Carry your ID or a copy of your passport; some sites ask for it.
• Some attractions have their own entrance rules and times, so follow the guide’s directions.

Practical tips

• Mountain roads: curves are common. If you get car sick, tell your guide and sit near the front.
• Altitude: Medellín is high. Drink water, take it slowly on the first day and use sun protection.
• Hydration and snacks: our private tours include hydration and snacks; carry your own water bottle anyway.
• Hacienda Nápoles: outside food and drinks are not allowed in the park.
• Churches and sanctuaries: in towns like Jericó, dress and behave respectfully; some visits are optional.
• Sun and bugs: sunscreen and a hat everywhere; insect repellent in warm, humid zones.

Why we ask you to arrive on time

Meeting points and times for shared tours are fixed so the group can reach each stop before it gets crowded. If you are late, tell us right away.

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