A private day from Medellín to one of the big waterfalls of eastern Antioquia.
A waterfall of roughly 70 to 90 metres, depending on the source
Duration
Day trip; we agree the timing with you
Trail through the countryside near La Ceja
Private vehicle with pickup at your hotel
Pace set by your group
Room for photos and breaks
Plan it on WhatsApp
Best for
Walkers, photographers and groups who want a big waterfall within a day of Medellín
A Salto del Buey tour takes you to a tall waterfall in the hills of eastern Antioquia, between La Ceja and Abejorral. It is one of the large waterfalls you can reach in a day from Medellín.
PH Tours runs it as a private trip, so you can set the pace and spend extra time where you like. Felipe and the team can also suggest a local lunch stop on the way.
You see it from a trail and viewpoints. Access, walking distance and fees depend on the entrance used and can change, so we confirm for your date.
Day trip; we agree the timing with you
Tell us your date, group size and walking comfort. We explain the options and agree the day.
We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb and drive east to the La Ceja area. The drive takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
We confirm the access for your date. Sources describe walking sections of different lengths, so we check entry details with you on WhatsApp.
You take time at the viewpoint and on the trail, with photos and breaks.
We drive back to Medellín at the time we agreed.
Price for your group: ask us on WhatsApp
La Ceja is a town in the eastern highlands, known for flowers, farms and cool mountain air. The drive passes green hills and small towns.
Sources give the height of Salto del Buey as about 70 to 90 metres. You see it from a trail and viewpoints. Access, walking distance and fees depend on the entrance used and can change, so we confirm for your date.
Salto del Buey sits in countryside where roads, entrances and trail conditions can change. A guide who handles the driving lets you save your energy for the walk.
We check the access with you before the day, plan the time so you are not rushing, and pick a place for lunch near La Ceja if you want one. If the weather turns, we talk with you about adjusting the plan.
Your group can also take its time at the viewpoint. Waterfalls look different with light and mist, so we would rather give you extra minutes than hurry you for a photo.
If you are visiting Medellín for a few days, this trip pairs well with a city day, a coffee farm visit or the Cisneros waterfalls.
A typical plan is simple. We leave Medellín in the morning, drive to the La Ceja area, walk to the waterfall at an easy pace and take time to look around. Afterwards you can eat something local before the drive back.
Since the tour is private, we adapt it to your group. If you want a shorter walk or a longer lunch, tell us when we plan the day on WhatsApp.
It suits people who like walking, nature and photography. Families with older kids who enjoy walking can come as well.
If you want a gentler day, look at our coffee tour. For more adventure, see our ATV tour. You can also combine this with other stops on a custom private day.
In eastern Antioquia, between La Ceja and Abejorral, about 2 hours 15 minutes by road from Medellín.
Enjoy the town and countryside, visit waterfalls like Salto del Buey and eat local food. We can combine stops on a private day.
Entrance fees depend on the access point and can change. We confirm the current details with you when we plan the day.
Sources differ, giving roughly 70 to 90 metres.
It depends on the entrance used. Sources describe different trail lengths, so we confirm for your date. Tell us about any knee or mobility concerns and we will plan the pace, the breaks and how much time you want at the viewpoint. Walking shoes with grip matter more than fitness for most people.
It depends on your group and the plan. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you.
Yes, it is just your group, with pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in Medellín.
Price for your group: ask us on WhatsApp
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