5 activities in Jericó that are unmissable for vacations

In the southwest of Antioqueño, you can find a town with stone roads, houses with colorful balconies, ancestral architecture and spectacular nature, Jericó. This beautiful place will be the perfect opportunity to get closer to the Antioquian culture, of cheerful people and spectacular houses. The municipalities of this department never cease to amaze and are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the region. For this reason, here we leave you what activities in Jericó you can do.

Jericó General Information

The town was founded by a group of families from Antioquia, among them the Santamarías, who sought to distribute the land between working hands to develop the country, the culture and the countryside. This effort developed a town that, unlike many in Colombia, was formed in a civic, orderly, and nonviolent manner. It is a true paradise of blue skies and colorful houses.

It is located 264 km from Bogotá and only 25 km from the capital of the department, Medellín. To get there, a new road is being finished that leaves the town 2 hours from the city. The cost of a bus is 28,000 COP leaving the transport terminal. To get from Bogotá, by car, it takes about 8 hours, although you can also arrive by plane to Medellín and leave from there.

Climate

The town has a warm climate and is located at an average of 1,893 meters above sea level. The weather is blue most of the year, although sometimes it rains or gets cloudy. The average temperature is 18 degrees Celsius.

Lodging in Jericó

The hotel experience in Jericó is incredible. It has hotels inside and outside the town, the vast majority at good prices, with common areas and breakfast included. However, the best is the beautiful colonial architecture, colorful balconies and flowers that characterize its lodgings. These environments are perfect for taking a thousand photos and enjoying the Antioquian culture. After getting your accommodation, you will wonder what to do in Jericó and what to do in Cauca Viejo. Here we tell you places to visit.

Basilica Cathedral Our Lady of Mercy

In the center of the city is an imposing red brick basilica, built in 1969, which is the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mercy. In front of it is the main square where you can enjoy different spaces for fun and to meet friends.

The first woman canonized by Pope Francis, Blessed Laura Jesús de Montoya, was born in Jericó. Therefore, the town has received several parishioners who want to know the beautiful churches and Laura's house.

Las Nubes Jericó Ecological Park

Feel in Eden walking among the clouds while enjoying a beautiful view of the head of Jericó and the Cauca river canyon. The Cerro de las Nubes, on the outskirts of town, is the ideal place for a walk surrounded by nature, deer, butterflies, birds, monkeys, armadillos and spectacular flowers.

It is the dream path for lovers of biodiversity. You can choose to take the road by yourself, and visit nearby hills such as El Salvador, or go with a tour guide from companies that offer various services while you experience a walk among the clouds.

Coffee Farm Experience

The delicious Colombian coffee is worldwide recognized and loved. This is why, when touring this Colombian town, it is necessary that you visit one of the many coffee farms that offer a tour of their facilities.

In this way, you will be able to enjoy an incomparable afternoon, surrounded by coffee plantations, blue skies, the singing of birds and industrious people willing to teach. You will be able to learn the coffee process, from the plant to the cup, and enjoy a fresh cup of the best coffee.

Cauca river canyon

One of the most beautiful places in the department, the Cauca river canyon, is located just a few minutes from Jericó. With more than 80 km long, a blue sky and green mountains, you will find around 261 species of birds, among other animal and natural species.

Here you can hire a company, which usually charges between 70,000 COP and 80,000 COP, to take a 5-hour walk between sidewalks, coffee plantations, peasant houses and inspiring landscapes. It is the perfect space to get in touch with Mother Earth and marvel at her creations.

Maja Museum

Inside Jericó is a museum that seeks to change the way we have understood traditional museums up to now. Therefore, it not only seeks to preserve, investigate, document and exhibit pieces, but also develops different activities to promote culture, art and human labor.

Among these activities, they contribute to various fields of education, have didactic policies in their exhibitions, promote cultural entrepreneurship, hold seminars, conferences, and publications, along with various other displays of support for community development in Jericó and the nation.

Schedules

Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 9 am to 5 pm.

Prices

The entrance has a price of 3,000 COP.

access to parking

It does not have its own parking lot, but in the area there is a place to leave the car.

Book now in Cauca Viejo to enjoy this unmissable destination!