MEDELLÍN (Colombia)

MEDELLÍN (Colombia)

‏Medellín (+/- 3 million inhabitants) is the second city of Colombia and capital of the Antioquia department. The ‘city of eternal spring’ is located at an altitude of 1,500 metres; the daytime temperature is around 22°C. The centre lies in the valley of the Medellín River and several neighbourhoods are built against mountain slopes. Medellín was in the grip of the drug mafia in the 1980s and 1990s, and there are still occasional outbreaks of violence. Through investments in education and modern public transport, there has been an effort to offer the population better prospects. The metro network is 33 km long and consists of 5 lines. The above-ground metro and the metrocable (cable car) are tourist attractions.

‏In the 19th century, Medellín was a centre of the gold trade; today, its economy revolves around trade, services and industry (food, textiles, metal, cars). Medical treatments, fairs and conferences attract many visitors. Medellín has an international and a national airport.

‏For the international tourist, the Museo de Antioquia is a must-see. The world-famous Medellin-born artist Fernando Botero (1934) has donated his collection of 19th and 20th century European art to this museum, including works by Picasso, Miró, Chagall and Matisse. Outside, there are 23 bronze statues by Botero, enlarged human and animal figures that seem to have escaped from a fairy tale. Fernando Botero is also a painter and in the 1990s he created paintings about the drug violence in Colombia.
‏Museo de la Universidad de Antioquia has a wonderful archaeological collection of indigenous pottery.

‏The pleasant climate means there is plenty of street life and many restaurants have open sides. Parque de Berrio is a meeting point between the stock exchange building, the bank and La Candelaria church. Parque de los Pies Descalzos has cafés and outdoor activities. In the luxury high-rise district ‘El Poblado’, Parque Lleras has countless bars, hotels and trendy shops. Parks that are safe during the day, however, can turn into criminal hotspots at night.

‏The Jardin Botánico has an annual orchid expo. The Parque Arví nature reserve in the hills is accessible by metrocable. On Sundays, people walk and cycle in the city on closed motorways.

‏Local products include ‘Juan Valdez’ coffee and rum. Breakfast usually involves soft ‘arepas’ with white cheese. The ‘criollo’ cuisine serves dishes with corn, cassava, beans and meat or sausages.

$426,-


Population 2.184 million
Language Spanish
Currency Colombian peso
Visa required www.visum.nl
Vaccination(s) Yes
Voltage 110 V
Traffic Right-hand traffic


General information Colombia

Colombia is one of the most diverse countries in the world, featuring snowy mountain tops, jungles, mangrove swamps, a desert and a friendly and outgoing populace. Colombia’s long coastline sports beautiful beaches and clear, azure seas. The country is also well-known for being a major banana, coffee beans, cigars and cocaine producer.

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Art Hotel Boutique Medellín

Art Hotel Boutique Medellín

MEDELLÍN (Colombia)
Art Hotel Boutique Medellín is located 100 meters from the Lleras Park, 500 meters from the El Pobla
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Hotel Park 10

Hotel Park 10

MEDELLÍN (Colombia)
Hotel Park 10 is designed to resemble an Englisch house decorated with wood, marble and stained glas
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Hotel Poblado Alejandría

Hotel Poblado Alejandría

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Hotel Poblado Alejandría is located in the El Poblado neighborhood, a residential and quiet area wit
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Movich Las Lomas Hotel

Movich Las Lomas Hotel

MEDELLÍN (Colombia)
The Movich Las Lomas Hotel is just 3 minutes from the José Maria Córdoba Airport in Rionegro and 30
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NH Collection Medellín Royal

NH Collection Medellín Royal

MEDELLÍN (Colombia)
NH Collection Medellín Royal is located in the El Poblado district and 16 km from the José Maria Cór
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The Charlee Hotel

The Charlee Hotel

MEDELLÍN (Colombia)
Art and design can be found in every corner of The Charlee Hotel. The hotel is across the street fro
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Colombia One Day Tours

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Transfers Colombia – Medellin

Transfers Colombia – Medellin