”The City of the Eternal Spring”
Medellín is the capital of the Department of Antioquia and is located in the northwestern part of Colombia’s mountainous region. At 1538 meters (5,046 ft.) above sea level and because of its proximity to the equator, the city enjoys subtropical like climate throughout the whole year and the perfect weather conditions (average of 23 degrees Celsius - 75 degrees Fahrenheit). This earned Medellín the name of "The City of Eternal Spring” or “Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera".
Medellín is Colombia’s second largest city, with a population of approximately 2.5 million people. It is the center of the textile industry and one of the main manufacturing and industrial areas of the country, as well as a commercial flower growing and exporting region. Medellín is a place where foreigners feel right at home due to the friendliness and hospitality of its inhabitants. The city is also known for the beauty of its region, landscapes and women.
Medellín offers tourists a wide range of things to see and activities to enjoy, like museums, theaters, concert halls, casinos, restaurants, parks, discotheques and nightclubs, extreme sports, shopping malls, horse back riding, golf, paragliding, events and so much more!
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Museo de Antioquia
El Museo de Antioquia (Museum of Antioquia) in the center of Medellin holds the art of the world famous artist and sculptor “El Maestro” Fernando Botero” who also is from the city Medellin.
Botero Plaza
La Plaza de Botero by the Museo de Antioquia hosts the statues of the world famous artist and sculptors “El Maestro” Fernando Botero.
Parasailing
Parasailing is only 45 minutes outside of Medellin an incredible experience!
Santa Fe Antioquia
Lake Peñol & Guatape
Visit one of the most beautiful towns and reservoirs just 82 Km (51 miles) outside of Medellin where you can enjoy amazing landscapes and various activities like water skiing, boating, jet-ski rental, fishing and more. Not to mention the impressive 679 step-ladder giant Rock where you can have lunch and also have a 360 degree view of Guatapé and its surroundings from the top of the rock.
Maps of Colombia and Medellin
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding through Medellin’s countryside is not only relaxing but also breathtaking. Beautifully bred and well trained horses, will take you through the mountains for the perfect date. There are many different routes, schedules, and price range.
Football (Soccer)
Football is a favorite sport of Medellin, which hosts two professional teams, “National” and “Medellin”.
Night Life
Medellín offers a large variety of night clubs, restaurants, bars and places where you can have a truly enjoyable time!
Here are just a few options:
Parque Lleras
Parque Lleras is located in El Poblado in the “Zona Rosa”, where a large number of people gather to have fun, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Parque Lleras has many different options for tourists whether you are looking for restaurants, bars, discotheques or just a nice place to sit down and talk while you drink a cup of Colombian coffee. Parque Lleras also is the place preferred by the "paisas" to drink beer, have a nice meal or dance.
Mango’s Discotheque
Mango’s Discotheque hosts the best live shows, choreographies, dancers, lights and DJ’s in a cozy and friendly environment. Mango’s is rated as one of the best night clubs in South America (as shown in E! Entertainment Television).
Palmahía
The biggest discotheque in South America near mangos in Itagüi offers visitors a different concept with a boxing ring where women fight it out while you dance to the beat and enjoy the finest drinks from Colombia and the rest of the world.
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Pueblos
The are a number of beautiful and traditional “Pueblos” surrounding Medellin.
Transportation
The José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, a small town in the eastern part of the Antioquia Department, is only 35 minutes from Medellín. Its international terminal serves daily international flights to and from major cities around the globe. For regional flights, the Olaya Herrera Airport, located in the southwestern part of Medellín near Poblado, uses lighter aircrafts and operates from 6 am to 6 pm.
Medellín relies on Colombia’s first massive transportation system. The METRO has not only been a useful and economic addition to the city, but it has also taught the citizens how to share, respect and help each other.
Public Transportation Rates
One way Metro ticket: 1.400 COP (USD 0.60). You can also buy 2, 5 and 10-way tickets at a reduced price.
Taxis: Minimum fare is 3.200 COP (USD 1.45).
Buses and microbuses: Prices range from 1.000 COP to 1.300 COP (USD 0.45 to USD 0.60). They cover the entire city of Medellín and neighbor municipals like Envigado, Itagüi, Sabaneta and Bello. Transportation to other neighbor municipals near Medellín is provided by regional buses and taxis. You can find these transports at North and South Terminals of Medellín. Prices vary depending on the distance of the town.
Metro cable
The Metro Cable is part of Medellin's METRO system and connects the poorest and most difficult to access parts of the city.
Plaza de Luces (Lights)
Medellin Wall Art
Jardín Botánico (Botanic Garden)
Medellin’s Botanic Garden offers an exhibition halls with events, library, auditorium, desert garden,’ orquideorama’, peasant town, lake, Ecological Train, nursery, Azaleas patio, herbarium and green zones.
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