The picturesque town of Guatape, situated two hours from Medellin, offers visitors a chance to kick back and relax while exploring its flooded playground.

Summer brings warm weather and outdoor festivals to Santa Fe de Antioquia, a town north east of Medellin that has big plans for this weekend.

Over 5,000 military and police are prepared to provide extra security in Antioquia to make it a safe place for locals and tourists over the holiday season.

If you enjoy climbing giant rocks then a visit to El Peñol should 'rock' your world. About 80 kilometers from Medellin, a visit to this massive monolith makes for a nice day trip.

Ever wanted to take a luxury vacation Pablo Escobar style? Well, soon you can. Colombian authorities want to build a five-star hotel on Hacienda Napoles, Escobar's lavish property, infamous for its extravagant zoo and debaucherous inhabitants. The Hacienda is currently half prison, half theme park.

Just four hours from Bogota and three from Medellin, Rio Claro nature reserve makes a great break from the hustle and bustle of the big cities.

Santa Fe de Antioquia is offering a new way to enjoy tourism - this time on the water. A two-story catamaran called the 'Pioneer' is cruising the river to experience both nature and 'rumba' on the Cauca River.

Because it's no more than an hour away from Colombia's second largest city, but quite a few degrees colder, the sleepy town of El Retiro is also referred to as "Medellin's second floor". The fincas surrounding the town are perfect for a relaxing weekend.