Hacienda Napoles and Rio Claro

Welcome to the most fun 2-day adventure in Colombia, combining the famous Hacienda Napoles theme park and the Natural Reserve of Rio Claro.

One of the most recognized symbols of the Medellin cartel and arguably the most extravagant estates ever built in South America was constructed and owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. Located approximately 150 km east of Medellin and 249 km northwest of Bogota in the region of Puerto Triunfo. Following the death and end of Escobar's rein in 1993, the Government of Colombia demolished and re-conditioned parts of the property transforming it into a modern-day theme park with various attractions. Waterslides, exotic zoos, museums, and fictional dinosaur coliseums now operate on a full-time basis attracting tourists from all over the world.

What to expect

Day 1:

This morning depart from Medellin at 8am. From the office in Medellin, we will drive for three hours through the Andes until we have reached Magdalena Medio. From here we will enter Hacienda Napoles where you can expect;

• Exotic animals brought by Pablo Escobar.

• Hippopotamus park and the Jurassic park

• Coliseum, Aero track

• African museum, Butterfly habitat

• Eco walk

• Octopus and the knowledge park “Biolandia”

• House-museum exhibiting pictures and memories of Pablo

Later this afternoon we will depart Hacienda Napoles and make our way to the Rio Clara Reserve for your stay in the middle of the jungle. There is a good chance you will see howler monkeys and other animals this evening. If you don't see them don't be upset when they are serenading your sleep at all hours. 

Day 2: 

Today will be all about exploring the impressive Marble canyon of the Rio Clara Reserve. Adventures can include but are not limited to the following;

• Cave exploration

• Rafting

• Nature walks

• Ziplines

This afternoon will allow for some relaxing in nature pristine swim holes prior to returning to Medellin. 

Included:

• Entrance to all the parks and reserve

• All activities

• Lunch *2, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast

• Transport & lodging

• Guides

Excluded:

• Visas
• Flights
• Travel/Medical insurance
• Personal items such as sunscreen, insect repellant, etc