El Retiro: Origins
3 stages / 4 nights
The beating pulse of Colombian cycling culture.
The beating pulse of Colombian cycling culture.
El Retiro is a historic town located above Medellín, where Antioquia’s climbing culture originated. Short but punchy, and constant rolling.
This is Paisa country. The birthplace of makers, artisans, and the resilience of Colombian cycling culture.
Three days based in one town. Loops that reveal Colombia as it really is. Picturesque, unfiltered, and deeply rooted in daily life.
Why El Retiro
This is where Colombia learned to climb.
El Retiro and its surrounding towns shaped a riding culture built on resilience and pride. The terrain is never flat for long. Climbs come fast and often.
Beyond the bike, this is a region defined by craft. Ceramics. Woodwork. Metal. Bikes built by hand.
Stage 1:
La Ceja -> La Uníon Loop (XXkm / 2500m↑)
One big loop around the Eastern Antioquia – starting from Medellín, passing through Rionegro, La Ceja, La Union, and back to Medellin.
Climb the iconic Alto de Las Palmas, the most popular climb in Antioquía.
Rural Antioquia is perhaps more charming than urban counterparts.
Stage 2:
El Retiro -> Abejorral Loop (110km / 3000m↑)
An out-and-back loop around the Southeastern part of Antioquia, visiting the historic town of Abejorral. This stage is another punchy one with zero flats whatsoever. But the panoramic views of valleys and rivers are totally worth it.
Plaza Principal, Abejorral.
Stage 3:
Medellín -> Amagá -> Bolombolo -> Jardín (115km / 2230m↑)
Starting from Medellin, we will travel towards Amagá, passing through Bolombolo and Hispania before reaching Jardín, a charming heritage town nestled amongst lush mountains.
Jardín is one of the two heritage towns in Antioquia.
What’s included:
✔︎ A support vehicle.
✔︎ 4-star hotel or villa. (double–occupancy)
✔︎ Daily breakfasts.
✔︎ Sports nutrition. (bars, gels, fruits, snacks)
✔︎ Travel accident insurance.
What’s not included:
✘ Your flights.
✘ Alcoholic beverages.
✘ Lunches & dinners.
✘ Local accommodation tax.
✘ Your shopping!
✘ Other sightseeing activities.
✘ Massages.
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