The weather in Medellin is template and humid, so we recommend bringing Spring-Summer style clothing. Comfortable walking shoes and a jacket or coat for the airport (since it is located in the municipality of Rionegro where the temperature is cooler and can drop especially at dawn or at night).

Keep in mind that near Medellín there are beautiful places to visit in the rural area where the climate varies depending on the altitude. From cold weather in the mountains to hot and humid weather in low altitude areas, if you want to visit some of the towns, check the activities and weather in advance so that you can pack according to your plans.

Don’t forget sun protection, a swimming suit and a set of comfortable or sports clothes in case you want to enjoy the “Ciclovia” on Sundays.

AIRPORTS

• Enrique Olaya Herrera (domestic flights)
• José María Córdova International Airport MDE (located in the municipality of Rionegro, approximately 35 minutes from Medellín). We recommend booking transportation from the Airport to the Hotel in advance.

BUSES:

• SOUTH BUS TERMINAL: Located in Guayabal, it provides transport services to the Coffee Region, Manizales, Pereira and Armenia, and the cities in the south of the country such as Cali, Pasto, Ibagué and Neiva.
• NORTH BUS TERMINAL: Transport service to municipalities located north and to main cities such as Bogotá, Tunja, and the Colombian Caribbean coast; Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Montería, among others.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

The Medellín Metro is part of an integrated transport system with: metrocables, trams, public bicycles and buses with preferential lanes. You can reach almost all the tourist spots using this public transport network in the city.

TAXIS:

Taxis in Medellin are yellow. There are several taxi companies such as Tax Individual, Coopebombas, Flota Bernal, Tax Andaluz and Tax Super.

For security reasons, we recommend ordering them by landline or cell phone application.

Try to have low denomination Colombian Pesos on hand, as some of these taxis only allow cash payment.

Depending on your plans in the city, you can choose the hotel in the area where you prefer to spend most of your time.
Our recommendation is to stay in Barrio El Poblado, as it is one of the high-class areas in the city, where you can find the best shops, restaurants, bars, and shopping centers in Medellin.
El Poblado has several areas, if you want to be close to everything, with easy transportation, safe area, family atmosphere and quiet at night, we recommend you stay in the Golden Mile, where the best hotels and apartments are located.

Parque El Poblado, Calle 10, and Parque Lleras are renowned for their nightlife with a great variety of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. In this area you will find some hotels and hostels, with a more youthful atmosphere.

• As in every big city, take care of your personal belongings and be careful when going out with valuables.
• Preferably pay in local currency COLOMBIAN PESO or by credit card.
• Check the routes beforehand to see which means of transport you are going to use. If you want to order a Taxi, do it by calling recognized companies or using their apps.
• Try to schedule and book transportation to and from the Airport.
• Do not forget to visit the surrounding rural areas, where you can find beautiful heritage towns and landscapes with a diversity of climates and things to do.
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Official tourism guide https://www.medellin.travel/

Colombia Travel https://colombia.travel/es/medellin 

Metro de Medellín https://www.metrodemedellin.gov.co/