Travel Tips
Flight
José María Córdova International Airport (MDE)
You'll want to arrive at Jose Maria Cordoba International Airport (MDE), located in Rionegro - a 35-minute drive to Medellin. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about a specific flight or airline. There are several nonstop flight options out of Miami International Airport & Fort Lauderdale International Airport
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Transportation to & from MDE Airport
The drive from MDE Airport to our recommended hotels is approximately 35 minutes. Transportation options we recommend: UBER: Order or schedule Ubers as usual. The good news is that Ubers are significantly less expensive in Colombia! HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE: Call your hotel in advance to arrange complimentary transportation services.
Travel Note
Passport Information
If you are a US citizen, you do not need a visa to enter Colombia. Passports need to be valid for at least six months after the start or end of the trip so please check your passport's expiration! If you are traveling from a different country, please check the visa requirements ahead of time. To apply for or renew your U.S. Passport, please click on "View" below or visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html
Travel Note
Required Travel Documents
In order to both enter and leave Colombia, you must complete the "CHECK-MIG" form. Please fill out this form 72 hours before your flight (or up to 1 hour before your flight). Your airline will ask you for it as well. To complete the form, please click on "View" below or visit https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/en
Travel Note
Currency
The currency used in Colombia is COP (Colombian Pesos). While most places do accept credit cards and/or US dollars, I highly suggest converting some US dollars to COP to pay for low ticket items and transportation. The best place to do so is the airport. To calculate an exact conversion, just Google "COP to USD conversion" or vise versa. However, as a quick conversion, you can divide by 4000. For example, if something is listed as 100.000 COP, you would do: 100,000/4000 = $25. Therefore, 100.000 COP is equal to approximately $25 USD. I hope this helps!