In short: A full-day trip from Medellín to Hacienda Nápoles in Puerto Triunfo (Magdalena Medio), with transport, breakfast, a guide and a stop in the “Colombian Santorini” village. Go private with your group or join a shared departure.
About this tour
Hacienda Nápoles sits in the warm lowlands of the Magdalena Medio, east of Medellín. The former estate of Pablo Escobar is today a conservation and theme park, and its Memorial Museum tells the story the country chooses not to repeat. It is one of the most visited family outings from Medellín, and it makes a long, easy day with plenty of variety.
Inside the park you tour by vehicle at your own pace: the African savanna zoo, the Africa Museum, Jurassic Adventure, the hippo park, the wildlife sanctuary, the butterfly house, the reptile and bird worlds, and the Kamaria and Kaliwa ecological trails. With the Safari pass you also get the water world: the Dinos park (Acuasaurus and Octopus) and the Río Salvaje park with the Victoria and Cobras waterfalls. The wet zones can be used once; the dry attractions as many times as you like. The Pangea attraction is not included.
On the road we stop at an aldea nicknamed the Colombian Santorini for its blue-and-white houses and landscapes, and private groups can add an optional boat ride on the Magdalena River, subject to availability.
Pairs well with Guatapé & El Peñol Day Trip from Medellín: 740 Steps and a Boat Ride and Avocado Route Day Tour from Medellín. Planning more days around Medellín? Read the Medellín & Antioquia travel guide and our list of the best day trips from Medellín.
Choose your option
Private: Puertos de Antioquia & Hacienda Nápoles
Your own group and vehicle, suggested 5 am pickup at your hotel, breakfast on the road and lunch inside the park. Optional Magdalena River boat ride, subject to availability.
Shared: Hacienda Nápoles
Departs Medellín at 4:00 am with breakfast on the way. Choose the Basic pass or the Safari pass (adds the water world). Children under 4 pay a reduced fee.
Itinerary
- Stop 1 · Early pickup and breakfast on the roadLeave Medellín before sunrise with your guide; breakfast is included.
- Stop 2 · Santorini-style villageBlue-and-white houses and river landscapes, perfect for photos.
- Stop 3 · Hacienda Nápoles parkSafari-style ride, African savanna zoo, Africa Museum, Jurassic Adventure, hippo park, butterfly house, reptile and bird worlds, Memorial Museum.
- Stop 4 · Water world (Safari pass)Dinos park with Acuasaurus and Octopus, plus Río Salvaje with the Victoria and Cobras waterfalls.
- Stop 5 · Return to MedellínBack in the city by night.
Included
- Ground transport from Medellín
- Breakfast on the road and lunch inside the park on private departures
- Access to the attractions of the pass you choose
- Medical assistance card
- Tourist guide
Not included
- Meals and expenses not listed in the plan
- Pangea attraction
- Optional boat ride (private tour, subject to availability)
Questions
Can we use the water park on the same day?
Yes, with the Safari pass. The wet zones (Dinos and Río Salvaje) can be used once; bring a swimsuit, towel and water shoes.
Can I bring my own food into the park?
No. The park does not allow outside food or drinks, so lunch is eaten inside from the daily menu.
How much does the Hacienda Nápoles tour cost?
The shared departure starts from USD 83 per person. Private tours depend on the number of people and the guide's language. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp for your exact price.
How do I book and pay?
Tell us your date and group size and we send a quote. A deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due a few business days before the tour. You pay with a secure Bold payment link.
Where do we meet?
We pick you up at your hotel or lodging in the Medellín metropolitan area. The shared departure leaves Medellín at 4:00 am; we confirm the exact meeting point when you book.