There’s a ton to see and do in Medellin, so get your bearings with a sightseeing tour around town. Options are plentiful; opt for a general tour on foot, by metro, and via aerial cable car to see the city’s colonial churches, plazas, and public art, or choose a tour that caters to your particular interests—anything from street art to the sculptures of Fernando Botero. To get a sense for just how naturally beautiful Medellin really is, treat yourself to a morning helicopter flight high above the city.

This afternoon, walk in the footsteps of Medellin’s most infamous son, Pablo Escobar, with a guided excursion to some of the drug lord’s most notorious haunts. See the soccer field Escobar built for the local community, the Monaco Building where a rival cartel tried to assassinate his family, the family home where he was killed on the roof, and his unassuming gravesite in a local cemetery. Hear stories of the cartel kingpin while learning more about how his legacy has impacted modern Medellin.

After your busy day of sightseeing, let loose with a favorite Colombian pastime, salsa dancing. Join a local for an evening of drinking and dancing at salsa clubs where paisas (Medellin locals) go for a night out on the town. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more low-key, opt for a food tour of a local neighborhood (Sabaneta or Envigado) to sample specialties such as buñuelos (cheese balls), chicharrón (pork belly), and locally made sausage.