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🏍️ 3-Day Motorcycle Tours from Medellín – Wax Palms, Coffee Towns & Hidden Gems
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3-Day / Paved Motorcycle Trips From Medellin

Ride to Colombia’s most iconic coffee towns on fully paved mountain routes. Skip Medellín traffic,
stay in charming hotels, and soak in real culture along the Andes backbone.

• 🛣️ All-Paved Routes • ☕🇨🇴Two Nights In A Traditional Coffee Village  • 🪖 Safety Gear Included 

• 🚫🚘 No Medellín Traffic — Routes start Outside the City • 🏨 Hotel Packages Available • 📞 24/7 Bilingual Support

Motorcyclist riding through Colombia’s Wax Palm Forest near Salamina, with the world’s tallest wax palms in the Valle de la Samaria.
WAX PALM FOREST

🌴 Salamina  – Wax Palm Forest 

Ride through twisting mountain roads to

worlds tallest 200ft wax palms.

🛣️ Route: Medellín → Salamina

📏 Distance: ~175 km

⏱️ Ride Time: ~6 hrs

Surface: 80% Paved, 20% Light off-road

Skill Level: Intermediate

 

🗺️ Open Route on Google Maps

Recommended Ride

🌴 Valle de la Samaria

Ride through beautiful countryside

to see worlds tallest wax palm trees

 

Other Highlights

🏅 Pueblo Patrimonio
One of Colombia’s officially protected heritage towns, recognized for exceptional history, architecture, and cultural identity


⛲ French Fountain

Historic bronze fountain

in the main plaza


🌄 Scenic Andes Ride

Endless curves through

high mountain ridges

🇨🇴 Local Eats

Don Fermín, Calicanto,  

Traditional

Antioquian food

🚫🚘 No City Traffic

Our tours start outside the city &

skip Medellín traffic

Colorful colonial town of Jardín, Colombia, with vibrant café tables and balconies surrounded by coffee farms and cloud forests.
COFFEE PARADISE

🌺 Jardín – Coffee Paradise

Ride to Colombia’s most colorful town, surrounded by coffee farms and cloud forests.

🛣️ Route: Medellín → Jardín

📏 Distance: ~185 km

⏱️ Ride Time: ~4 hrs

Surface: All-paved, river valley

& mountain roads

Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

 

🗺️ Open Route on Google Maps

Recommended Ride

🐦 Hummingbird Garden

Hand-feed hummingbirds

at a family farm

Other Highlights

🏅 Pueblo Patrimonio

One of Colombia’s officially protected heritage towns, recognized for exceptional history, architecture, and cultural identity

⛪ Basilica & Plaza

Sip coffee in front of

Jardín’s iconic church

 

☕ Coffee Farm Tour

Visit hillside fincas &

taste fresh brews

🛣️ Easy Andes Ride

Smooth paved curves, perfect

for a relaxed pace

🥘 Local Eats

Marambru

Tacos del Mundo

🚫🚘 No City Traffic

Our tours start outside the city

& skip Medellín traffic

Hands holding freshly harvested coffee cherries in Jericó, Colombia, a mountain village known for coffee culture and adventure tours.
HIDDEN GEM

Jericó – Hidden Gem

An unforgettable ride with switchbacks, and vast views of Antioquian mountains and valleys

🛣️ Route: Medellín → Jericó

📏 Distance: ~112 km

⏱️ Ride Time: 3.5 hrs

Surface: All-paved, tight

mountain switchbacks

Skill Level: Intermediate

 

🗺️ Open Route on Google Maps

Recommended Ride

☕ Coffee Farm Tour

Discover Colombia’s finest coffee

from farm to cup

 

Other Highlights

🌸 Mini-Jardín Vibes

Colorful, quiet cousin of Jardín​​

🛣️ Winding Ascent

Tight mountain switchbacks

with vast views of the mountains

👜 Leather & Craft Capital
Famous for handmade carriel leather bags, a Paisa cultural icon

🥘 Local Eats

Bon Appetit Jericó

¡Ay! Chabela

Mexican Restaurant

 

🚫🚘 No City Traffic

Our tours start outside the city

& skip Medellín traffic

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Jesse M. – Salamina & Coffee Country

Best motorcycle trip ever—visited coffee farms, hand-fed hummingbirds, and stayed in Salamina. Great terrain, flawless bikes, and already planning the next ride

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Bastien Gauthier – Jardín Highlight

Unforgettable ride through scenic towns with Jardín as the highlight. Perfect mix of road and off-road, welcoming locals, and top-notch guidance from Jeff and his team

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Alex Wheeler - Jericó Weekend Ride

Epic weekend ride to Jericó on an XRE300, staying at a beautiful eco lodge. Smooth rental process and an adventure worth repeating

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Motorcycle Rental Only

Fully prepped adventure motorcycle

+ riding gear

 

✅ Best for:

Perfect for solo riders or groups of 

friends planning their own route.

 

​​🏷️ Total Price

Honda XRE300 – $225 USD

Suzuki DR650 – $330 USD

Motorcycle +
Pre-Booked Hotels

Private rooms with hot water,

reserved in advance for every night

🏍️ Motorcycle & Gear

Fully prepped adventure motorcycle

+ riding gear

✅ Best for:

Avoiding hotel booking hassle — especially if you don’t speak Spanish

 

​​🏷️ Total Price

Honda XRE300 – $600 USD

Suzuki DR650 – 700 USD

Guided Tour

Friendly bilingual local guide/mechanic

ready to change flat tires if needed. 

🏨 Pre-booked hotels

Private rooms with hot water,

reserved in advance for every night

🏍️ Motorcycle & Gear

Fully prepped adventure motorcycle

+ riding gear

✅ Best for:

First-timers & groups wanting

full support and peace of mind

🏷️ Total Price

Honda XRE300 – $1200 USD
Suzuki DR650 – $1200 USD

📅 Ready to Ride?
Book your guided or self-guided motorcycle tour today and discover why riders from around the world trust Colombia Moto Adventures.

 

Colombia Moto Adventures – The Only Risk is Wanting to Stay

📧 Email: Jeff@colombiamotoadventures.com
📱 WhatsApp: +57 321-491-7060
🌐 Website: www.colombiamotoadventures.com

📍 Based in Medellín, Colombia

🌎 Your Colombian Adventure Starts Here

Whether you’re dreaming of winding mountain passes, hidden jungle roads, or quiet villages far from the tourist trail, our motorcycle trips put you right in the heart of the action. With well-maintained bikes, detailed routes, bilingual support, and hand-picked hotels, all you need to bring is your sense of adventure.

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