Medellín: E-Bike City Tour & Plaza Botero Juice Stop

Summary

Electric bikes, city murals, and Botero sculptures in Medellín

You’ll ride electric bikes through Medellín’s creative neighborhoods with a local guide who shares stories behind murals and Botero’s iconic sculptures. Taste fresh tropical juice at a family-run shop before cruising plazas where city life buzzes all around you. It’s quick but somehow lingers — you might find yourself wanting just one more lap.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the morning light hit the murals — colors seemed louder than usual, like someone turned up the saturation on Medellín itself. We met our guide, Camilo, by a patch of green wedged between new glass buildings. He handed out helmets and e-bikes (mine had a tiny scratch on the frame, which made it feel less touristy somehow) and told us we’d see both the city’s scars and its hopes. That stuck with me.

I’ll admit, I was nervous about riding through traffic at first — but turns out, these electric bikes make you feel sort of invincible (or maybe that was just Camilo weaving ahead and shouting “¡Vamos!” every time we hesitated). We glided past parks where kids chased each other under the shade of giant trees. At one stop, he pointed to two bronze sculptures in a quiet plaza and explained how they marked both tragedy and resilience after a bombing decades ago. There was this hush as he spoke; even street vendors nearby paused for a second.

Later, we rolled into Junin street — busy, noisy, everyone talking at once. Camilo led us into a tiny juice shop that’s been around longer than I’ve been alive. The owner sliced papaya while telling us about her favorite fruit combos (I tried lulo — tart and sweet at the same time; can’t really describe it). My hands were sticky from the juice when we reached Plaza Botero. Twenty-three massive sculptures scattered across stone tiles, people lounging against them like old friends. Someone played salsa on a portable speaker. For some reason I still think about that mix of bronze and music and fruit smell in the air.

I didn’t expect to feel so much energy from just riding around for a couple hours — but there’s something about seeing Medellín this way, with someone who knows all its stories and shortcuts. We finished near a park full of families flying kites. Sun was starting to dip but no one seemed in any hurry to leave. Neither were we.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Medellín's main sights by e-bike

• Visit green park with museum
• Explore creative district murals
• See sculptures in death and life park
• Try fresh fruit juice on Junin street
• View Botero sculptures at Plaza Botero
• Visit park with 300 light towers
• See main event center architecture
• Relax at recent urban public space

Top questions

Is this Medellín e-bike tour suitable for beginners?

An intermediate bike skill level is required; not recommended for total beginners or those with health restrictions.

Does the tour include Plaza Botero?

Yes, Plaza Botero is one of the main stops on this e-bike city tour.

Are drinks or snacks provided during the tour?

A tropical fruit juice stop is included; water is provided but bring your own flask.

How long does the Medellín e-bike city tour last?

The experience lasts just a couple of hours, making it ideal if your schedule is tight.

Is there an age or weight limit for participants?

The minimum age is 12 years; maximum weight is 110 kg (242 lbs); minimum height suggested is 1.50 m (4'9").

What’s included

Your day includes use of an electric bike with helmet, guidance from a bilingual local expert (English or Spanish), insurance coverage throughout the ride, rain poncho if needed, water (bring your own flask), plus a stop for freshly made tropical fruit juice along bustling Junin street before looping back through some of Medellín’s most lively plazas.