Medellin
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Paragliding
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Medellin is Colombia's second largest city with around 2,5 million inhabitants in the city and a million or so more in the metropolitan area. It's located in the Aburra Valley at an elevation of almost 1,500 metres above sea level.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Botero Plaza is the place that many visitors head to when visiting Medellin. It is in this square that many of Botero's famous bronze statues are placed. Across from the plaza is located the Museo de Antioquia, which houses many more statues and paintings by Botero. The musuem also shows many 19th and 20th century national and international artists.
Paragliding
Medellin is possibly the best place in South America to either try paragliding, or to get certified in it. The mountains surrounding the city are often filled with paragliders. A week-long intensive course usually costs around 400 US dollars, including all the materials. It is worth checking that your teacher speaks fluent English!
Events and Festivals
Weather
Average high and low temperatures are very constant throughout the year: 27 or 28 degrees Celsius during the day and 16 or 17 degrees at night. Records are only 33 and 10 degrees Celsius respectively, giving the city an almost spring-ish climate year round. Almost, because precipitation is relatively high as well, with 1,600-1,700 mm a year. December to February is the driest and and April-June and August-November the wettest months.
Getting There
By Plane
José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is about half an hour from the city. Destinations include Bogota, Miami, New York City, Panama City, Caracas, Lima, Quito, San José, Fort Lauderdale, San Andres Island, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena and Santa Marta.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Hostel Medellin | Transversal 5A #45-133 Patio Bonito | Hostel | 93 |
| Casa del Sol - Medellin | calle 49 # 81a - 24 | Guesthouse | 88 |
| Casa Kiwi Hostel Medellin | Carrera 36 # 7 - 10 | Hostel | 77 |
| Global Hostal Colombia | Carrera 35 #7-58 Zona Rosa | Guesthouse | 57 |
| Hostal Tamarindo | Calle 7 #35-36 El Poblado | Hostel | 92 |
| Hotel Conquistadores | Cra 54 # 49-31 Medellin | Hotel | 61 |
| Provenza Hostal | Carrera 35 7 - 2 | Guesthouse | 57 |
| Samán Hostel | Cl 10 N° 36-24 | Guesthouse | 87 |
| Sunshine Hostel Medellin | calle 9 43c - 36 | Hostel | - |
| The Pit Stop Hostel | Cra 43e, No 5 -110, Patio Bonito Poblado | Hostel | 83 |
| Tiger Paw Hostel | Car. 36 No. 10-49 | Hostel | 90 |
| Vica Hostel | Calle 32 E Laureles El Nogal | Hostel | - |
| Yellow HouseHostel | Carrera 81a N1 47a - 48 | Hostel | 89 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
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