Medellín to Jardín — Antioquia FlowerRoute.
Distance
165 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
2,200 m
Medellín to Jardín — Antioquia Flower Route.
A day loop from Medellín into the flower-draped mountains of southwestern Antioquia, ending in Jardín — widely considered Antioquia's most beautiful town. The road descends sharply to the Cauca River valley then climbs through coffee and banana country to a perfectly preserved colonial plaza. Jericó on the return adds a hilltop saint's town with extraordinary valley views.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance165 km
Days1
Total climb2,200 m
Fuel stops1 along route
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
MedellínStart · Start in Medellín — the City of Eternal Spring. Head south on Route 25 (Pan-American). Leave by 8am to beat city traffic on the climb out of the Valle de Aburrá.
FredoniaScenic Point · First descent into the Cauca River basin. Panela (raw sugar cane) factories and coffee farms line the switchbacks. Valley views from the road are excellent.
La PintadaFuel Stop · Fuel stop at the Cauca River crossing at 450m — the hottest point of the ride. Last reliable fuel before Jardín. Good roadside fruit stalls here.
JardínRestaurant · One of Colombia's most beautiful towns: an immaculate colonial plaza draped in flowers, outstanding coffee, and terraced mountains on all sides. The cable car to Cristo Rey hilltop gives a bird's-eye panorama. Try bandeja paisa.
JericóScenic Point · Hilltop town that produced two Colombian saints and is hometown of the mother of Pope Francis. Gothic cathedral and plaza overlook coffee mountains in all directions.
MedellínEnd · Return north to Medellín via Caldas and Itagüí. Allow 1.5 hours for the final stretch through city traffic.
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