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Salto del Buey Experience

with Mateo Zapata · certified local guide in Medellín

Medellín 8 hours
Salto del Buey Experience 💦 — tour with a local guide in Medellín, Colombia

About this experience

Book this experience directly with Mateo Zapata, a certified local guide in Medellín.

Nature, adventure and connection in the heart of Antioquia. Escape from Medellín and step into one of the most stunning natural landscapes of eastern Antioquia. Among mountains, forests, rivers and huge canyons lies Salto del Buey, an impressive waterfall located between La Ceja and Abejorral, about an hour and a half from Medellín depending on the departure point. The waterfall reaches nearly 100 meters and is part of a nature reserve dedicated to ecosystem conservation and nature & adventure tourism. During this experience you'll walk trails surrounded by nature, contemplate the power of the water from different viewpoints and enjoy a setting where the mountain, the forest and the waterfalls take center stage. For those seeking an extra dose of adrenaline, the destination offers different adventure activities that can be added to the tour, such as canopy/zipline, via ferrata, hiking, hanging hammocks and other experiences in contact with the landscape. 🌿 An experience to breathe, explore and be amazed by nature. ⏱️ Full-day trip from Medellín (~1.5 hours to the site). 💵 Three options (choose yours when booking): • Per hour — $90,000/hour: guide only, groups of 1 to 10 travelers. • Per hour — $110,000/hour: guide only, groups of 10 to 20 travelers. • Full all-inclusive tour — $480,000/traveler (up to 4): transport, reserve entry, hiking and the full experience. Adventure activities are arranged depending on the operator. International payments are calculated in US dollars at the day's exchange rate.

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Highlights

Salto del Buey: a ~100 m waterfall in the canyon
Hiking among the mountains of Antioquia
A nature reserve dedicated to conservation
Optional adventure: zipline, via ferrata, hanging hammocks
Viewpoints and landscapes perfect for photography

Itinerary

  1. 1Departure from Medellín to eastern Antioquia
  2. 2Entry to the Salto del Buey nature reserve
  3. 3Hiking among mountains, forest and rivers
  4. 4Viewpoints of the ~100-meter waterfall
  5. 5Optional adventure activities (canopy, via ferrata, hammocks)
  6. 6Coffee, local food or regional handicrafts
Meeting point: Meeting point or pickup in Medellín, coordinated when your booking is confirmed. Departure to Salto del Buey (between La Ceja and Abejorral, ~1.5 hours).

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Reserve entry and hiking (Full tour option)
  • Transport from Medellín (Full tour option)

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes and comfortable clothing
  • Waterproof jacket (mountain weather)
  • Water, snacks and sun protection
  • Cash for adventure activities, entrance fees and expenses (per-hour options)

Restrictions

  • Full-day trip (the site is ~1.5 hours from Medellín)
  • Adventure activities (canopy, via ferrata) are optional and paid separately depending on the operator
  • Hiking route with elevation changes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.

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Mateo Zapata

Mateo Zapata

Certified guide

Guía de aventura, cultura, gastronomía y bienestar en Medellín. Experiencias auténticas que mezclan adrenalina, sabor, tradición y descanso.

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$27per hour

≈ $ 90.000

8 h
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Group of up to 10 travelers · guide's hourly rate

Need a vehicle for the tour?

Private transport for your group, added to the total.

Total$218≈ $ 720.000

Total: $218 ($27 × 8 h)

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