Eastern Antioquia

As of May 2026, Medellín, Rionegro, Guatapé have 2,705 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Eastern Antioquia generates COP25.4M per year. High-performing properties earn COP125.0M/year, while low-performing properties earn COP8.5M/year. This massive disparity suggests that revenue potential is heavily concentrated in specific segments rather than distributed across the entire market.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Eastern Antioquia. Average annual revenue is COP25.4M with 15% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to COP125.0M/year. The 15% occupancy rate indicates a market where profitability relies on premium pricing rather than high-volume turnover.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Eastern Antioquia is 15%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of COP494K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of COP59K per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Eastern Antioquia, with annual revenue of COP65.4M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Eastern Antioquia market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Eastern Antioquia area. Medellín: Lenient. Registration with tourism authority theoretically required, but widely ignored. Thousands of Airbnbs operate without permits. Minimal enforcement, thriving STR market despite unclear regulations. Rionegro: Lenient. No specific STR regulations enforced. Operates under general lodging laws rarely applied to short-term rentals. Very limited enforcement. Guatapé: Lenient. Tourism registration exists but rarely enforced for STRs. Small town with growing vacation rental market operating informally. Minimal oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Eastern Antioquia Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced with strong demand conditions. Supply has declined 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 14%. This indicates healthy demand growth outpacing supply, creating a tailwind for existing hosts as market saturation eases.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -33% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-May) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Eastern Antioquia listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (88%), Pets Allowed (75%), Washing Machine (67%), Balcony (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Hot Tub, Lake Access, with Bbq properties earning approximately 133% more (COP115.1M/year vs COP49.3M/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Eastern Antioquia over the last 12 months: May: COP1.1M, June: COP1.7M, July: COP1.6M, August: COP1.8M, September: COP1.2M, October: COP1.5M, November: COP1.6M, December: COP2.8M, January: COP3.1M, February: COP1.3M, March: COP1.8M, April: COP2.1M. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Eastern Antioquia is COP494K, up 25% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average COP294K/night, 2-bedroom properties average COP333K/night, 3-bedroom properties average COP461K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average COP1.3M/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in May.

Guests in Eastern Antioquia book an average of 20 days in advance, down 20% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 17 days, 2-bedroom: 20 days, 3-bedroom: 22 days, 4+ bedroom: 26 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Eastern Antioquia Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 4%, revenue per listing increased 14%, occupancy rose 1%, average nightly rates increased 25%, and lead time decreased 20%. These shifts reflect a tightening market where guests are booking faster and paying more for limited inventory.

In Eastern Antioquia, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 56% higher occupancy than weekdays.