Hotel Plantación
For couples and travelers who want a full-service hotel without heading into the countryside. 480 meters from the square, 9.7 on Booking.com. Hotel Plantación review
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Hotels in Jardín, Antioquia, and a guide to plan the trip
Balconies painted red, blue and yellow, a stone basilica and mountains covered in coffee. Jardín is about three hours from Medellín through the Southwest and is worth more than a day. Here you choose where to sleep with real data and plan the rest.
- 1863year founded
- 1,750 mtown altitude
- 19 °Caverage temperature
- 134 kmfrom Medellín
Jardín was founded on May 23, 1863, and became a municipality in 1882. Its main square, paved with stones from the Tapartó river, has been a National Monument since 1985, and the town belongs to Colombia's Heritage Towns Network. In November 2024 UN Tourism picked it as one of that year's Best Tourism Villages, the only Colombian town in that edition. What you see from the square is covered in basilica and main square.
People come for three things: Cueva del Esplendor, a waterfall dropping through a hole in a cave roof; the cock-of-the-rock, which shows up every afternoon 400 meters from the square; and coffee, drunk at the colorful tables on the square or explored on a farm tour.
Where to stay
There are hotels a block from the basilica, hostels with hundreds of reviews and lodges out in the veredas. These are some of the most searched by name on Google:
Hotel Lago Valdivia
For families who want a pool and room for kids, and travelers with a car who do not need to sleep on the square. 3.0 km from the square, 9.4 on Booking.com. See details
See prices on BookingCasa Passiflora Hotel Boutique
For couples who want a hotel with careful details a block and a half from the square. 160 meters from the square, 9.7 on Booking.com. Casa Passiflora Hotel Boutique review
See prices on BookingGulupa Ecolodge
For couples and travelers who come to hike, watch birds and be near the La Selva route to Cueva del Esplendor. 1.2 km from the square, 9.7 on Booking.com. Gulupa Ecolodge review
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GlampingTents and lodges on the mountain
Near the squareSorted by meters
Cabins and farmsWith a kitchen, for groups
Plans worth your time
- Ride La Garrucha, a homemade cable over the Volcanes creek, and walk down via Cristo Rey.
- Walk to Cascada del Amor and Charco Corazón, the most popular short outing.
- Watch the cock-of-the-rock at 4:30 pm at the Jardín de Rocas reserve.
- Head out early to Cueva del Esplendor, at 2,300 meters, with a guide or on your own.
- Try the arracacha arequipe from Dulces del Jardín and a local trout.
The full list, with a two-day plan, is in things to do in Jardín.
Weather and season
Town averages around 19 °C, with cool mornings and mild afternoons. It rains much of the year: January and February are the driest months, and April, May, September and October the wettest. Month by month in Jardín weather.
Getting there from Medellín
Buses leave from the South Terminal and take about three hours via Amagá and Andes. By car it is the same route along the Troncal del Café. Times and tips in getting there from Medellín.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Jardín, Antioquia?
In southwest Antioquia, Colombia, on the Western Andes. It is 134 km from Medellín, about three hours by road.
How many days do you need in Jardín?
Two nights is a reasonable minimum: one day for Cueva del Esplendor and another for La Garrucha, the waterfalls and the cock-of-the-rock.
Is the basilica open after the earthquake?
The August 10, 2026 earthquake damaged the interior and the church was placed under technical inspection. Before going, check with the parish whether you can go inside.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.