Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Elena March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Elena](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena-Hotels.d3000006100.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Santa Elena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Elena.d3000006100.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Elena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.d3000006100.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Santa Elena ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Elena Types of activities [Santa Elena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Elena.dx3000006100) ![Colombia, Santa Elena, tropical garden near Cali](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/84dc1bb0-acd0-4dbe-93f5-f8ba3d072cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colombia, Santa Elena, tropical garden near Cali](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/84dc1bb0-acd0-4dbe-93f5-f8ba3d072cec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colombia, Santa Elena, river flowing through bamboo forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/5f6be112-f245-4bdc-8363-9577ef3a7932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Medellin is partying, the flower fair returns with the parade of silleteros](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/2f9a1f3f-4508-42e5-abd0-846352006f43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![… (2) For the farmers in Santa Elena their main product were flowers, beautiful of countless colors and shapes. To get the attention of potential customers these creative farmers would arrange their flower into huge masterpieces which just kept getting better with time. Sadly, but understandably, eventually this form of selling their flowers went into disuse. But their creativity and innovation seems to be ever growing! (Keep reading in the other #Festival posts)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000006100/f607b879-258e-4a85-a8ff-2726dd715d95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Santa Elena Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Santa Elena has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Santa Elena, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Santa Elena with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Santa Elena Santa Elena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Santa Elena, and make it a breeze to explore Santa Elena and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santa Elena to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Santa Elena, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Santa Elena. #### Santa Elena attractions Santa Elena has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Elena to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Elena. Looking for things to do in Santa Elena can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Santa Elena or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Santa Elena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000006100) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Elena | Number of things to do | 679 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Creative Wellness Retreat in Nature near Medellín](/things-to-do/creative-wellness-retreat-in-nature-near-medellin.a51660614.activity-details): £3 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch](/things-to-do/guatape-tour-piedra-del-penol-including-a-boat-tour-breakfast-and-lunch.a2191215.activity-details)[Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride](/things-to-do/day-trip-to-guatape-with-breakfast-lunch-and-boat-ride.a2191214.activity-details)[Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food](/things-to-do/comuna-13-graffiti-tour-with-street-food.a2862536.activity-details)[Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer](/things-to-do/pablo-escobar-tour-medellin.a3884335.activity-details)[Medellín: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour w/Street Food & Cable Car](/things-to-do/medellin-comuna-13-graffiti-tour-w-street-food-cable-car.a45748410.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food](/things-to-do/comuna-13-graffiti-tour-with-street-food.a2862536.activity-details)[Medellin Beer Party Bus](/things-to-do/night-rumba-tour-in-party-bus-through-medellin.a45627229.activity-details)[Medellín: Guided Exotic Fruits Tour](/things-to-do/exotic-fruits-tour.a47678871.activity-details)[Medellin: Coffee Farm and Barista Workshop Experience Tour](/things-to-do/medellin-coffee-farm-and-barista-workshop-experience.a48250126.activity-details)[Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour: Con Esmeralda y catering de café y beer](/things-to-do/comuna-13-tour-graffiti-by-locals-sag-tour-medellin.a1240388.activity-details) | | With kids | [Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food](/things-to-do/comuna-13-graffiti-tour-with-street-food.a2862536.activity-details)[Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer](/things-to-do/pablo-escobar-tour-medellin.a3884335.activity-details)[hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls](/things-to-do/hiking-medellin-and-hidden-waterfalls.a2832570.activity-details)[Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride](/things-to-do/medellin-comuna-13-district-tour-with-cable-car-ride.a4534339.activity-details)[Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas](/things-to-do/tour-to-guatape-more-farm-of-the-llamas-and-the-alpacas.a2861095.activity-details) | ## What to do in Santa Elena --- ### Popular places to visit ![Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. August 3, 2009: Plaza Mayor Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165872/90cb41f7-e4d8-461b-950a-26741fdf8e2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Mayor Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Plaza Mayor Convention Center during your trip to Medellín. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Mayor-Covention-Center-La-Candelaria.d6165872.Attraction) ![Such an impressive mall. With the heat that we struggled to adapt to in Medellin, we often found ourselves seeking out the comfort of air conditioned malls. Although, malls are not are favorite thing, this was definitely our favorite mall in Medellin. A must see, if you're in the area. #colombia #shopping #travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140804/47431e73-3823-4fea-9bdb-59c0219fe9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santafé Mall During your visit to Medellín, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Santafé Mall. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santafe-Mall-El-Poblado.d6160635.Attraction) ![Foto aérea del Parque de El Poblado, en la ciudad de Medellín, aparece la Iglesia de San José, Católica.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160683/5f402e16-50ab-4b5c-b867-40f6698cda26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poblado Park After visiting Poblado Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Poblado-Park-Medellin.d6160683.Attraction) ![Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100414/19e02f13-b4cb-496a-97bd-2b19a64a936b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Botero Plaza Walk among comically obese statues made by the illustrious artist Fernando Botero in this spacious plaza full of artisans and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botero-Plaza-La-Candelaria.d6100414.Attraction) ![Pueblito Paisa featuring a church or cathedral and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272340/ddcc22b9-ea0f-4058-b453-2f97aeb38651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pueblito Paisa Take a trip back in time to a replica of a typical old town from the region with a stunning view of the new city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pueblito-Paisa-Medellin.d6272340.Attraction) ![Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292534/b1177ee1-f537-4fdd-947f-bd03e39e6a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arvi Park You can take time to visit Arvi Park during your travels to Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this trendy area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arvi-Park-Medellin.d6292534.Attraction) ![Just inside the entrance to Medellin's botanical gardens you can get the regional specialty, bandeja paisa. While this traditional meal can be found all over the region, this spot in the garden's cafe is a great urban oasis where you'll hear more birds than buses. What is a bandeja paisa? It's sausage, ground meat, chicharon, fried egg, bean soup, plantain, avocado, and rice. I don't think anyone leaves hungry. #GoodEats](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140804/dd8b3682-6587-4896-acbd-e9a989b6fafb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medellin Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Medellin Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Medellín. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medellin-Botanical-Garden-Aranjuez.d6272363.Attraction) #### Lleras Park After visiting Lleras Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Medellín. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lleras-Park-El-Poblado.d6166214.Attraction) #### El Tesoro Shopping Park During your visit to Medellín, you can enjoy retail therapy at El Tesoro Shopping Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Tesoro-Shopping-Park-Los-Naranjos.d6272368.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Santa Elena ![Botero Square Sculpture Park featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100414/19e02f13-b4cb-496a-97bd-2b19a64a936b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Medellin ![Rock of Guatape showing mist or fog, tranquil scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154953/04799058-a6ce-4962-b237-bd8bcc1ad277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Medellín ![Parque Arví! So after you take the first metro-cable up, there is a second more touristy one (triple the cost) which takes you over the mountain ridge and quite a ways further to this beautiful park. Here is the view along the way! #medellin #colombia #parque #arvi #park #jungle #scenery #nature #sky #travel #southamerica #metrocable #gondola #wanderlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292534/b1177ee1-f537-4fdd-947f-bd03e39e6a0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guarne ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Elena worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Elena? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Elena? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Elena? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Elena with kids? > - [Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/comuna-13-graffiti-tour-with-street-food.a2862536.activity-details) > - [Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pablo-escobar-tour-medellin.a3884335.activity-details) > - [hiking medellin and hidden waterfalls](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-medellin-and-hidden-waterfalls.a2832570.activity-details) > - [Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/medellin-comuna-13-district-tour-with-cable-car-ride.a4534339.activity-details) > - [Tour to Guatapé more Farm of the llamas and the Alpacas](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-to-guatape-more-farm-of-the-llamas-and-the-alpacas.a2861095.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Elena for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Elena? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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