Travel
Getting to Medellin is easy!
There are direct flights from New York (5.5h), Miami (3h) and Houston (6.5h) - or you can easily connect through Panama City or Bogota. The international airport in Medellin you would fly into is Jose Maria Cordova (MDE). The drive from the airport into the city is only about 35m. There is both Uber or Taxi options, although we recommend booking a private transfer prior to your arrival. We've listed two options below!
Airport Transfers
Luxury Option - "Tu VIP Transporte" - Whatsapp: +57 310 883 0610 Approximate cost: $55 - $100 depending on capacity. They operate in both Medellin & Cartagena. Driver - Alex Rendon - Whatsapp: +57 311 3487162 Approximate cost: $30 To coordinate transportation to and from the airport, please message the numbers listed above. If you have questions or need something different, please let Mari know, she'll be happy to help!
Sight-Seeing
1. Comuna 13 2. MAM 3. Ciudad del Rio 4. Museo Botero & Museo de Antioquia 5. Jardin Botanico 6. Guatape *overnight trip
Weather
Medellin is called the City of Eternal Spring for good reason! Situated at almost 5,000 ft above sea level, the city's weather sways between 65 and 85 degrees F throughout the day. Light rain is common and the weather day-to-day can be unpredictable. We recommend avoiding shorts/flip-flops if you don't want to stand out.
General Recommendations
Although Medellin is generally safe, PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. We HIGHLY encourage you to not wear flashy watches/jewelry out, specially if you're walking around - and not being on your phone while on the street.