Travel and transport agencies Medellín

Put into service in 1995, it is the first and only subway in the country. Modern, clean and fast, its aerial section offers beautiful views at all times. It serves two main axes: north-south (Line A, connecting Niquía and Itagüí stations) and central-west (Line B, connecting San Antonio and San Javier stations). The metro is connected to the Metrocables, the cable car lines that serve the popular neighborhoods built on the hillside. The metro ticket is used to access the Metrocable and vice versa in a combined trip.

Medellín's main airport hosts national and international flights (Madrid, Miami, Quito, Lima, Panama...). The airport is 28 km from Medellín in the town of Río Negro.

Reach Medellín by bus from the airport. Buses leave every 20 minutes from 3:30 to 22:00 (with luggage compartment). Get off like most people at the San Diego shopping mall stop, then take a yellow taxi (reelers with a "personal autorizado" t-shirt are waiting on the spot to catch you a taxi, small parts welcome). Bus fare: $10,000. Count on around $8-10,000 to reach El Poblado, Laureles or the centre by taxi. Count between 1 hour and 1 hour and a half by car in total, depending on traffic conditions.

By taxi from the airport to your hotel, it takes about 1 hour, $75,000 (fixed rate in 2019). By collective taxi (white), count $18,500 per person (departure when the taxi has 4 passengers on board). If you are in a hurry, you pay for the seats of the missing passengers.

To reach the airport from Medellín, same options. Individual taxi ($75,000, plan a minimum of 1 hour from El Poblado). Option two, take a taxi or Uber to the San Diego San Diego Shopping Center gas station (around $7-9,000). The airport's collective taxis are waiting ($16,000 per person, the taxi leaves with 4 passengers on board. If you are in a hurry, you can pay for the missing places).

By bus: departure next to Hotel Nutibara in the centre, or at the San Diego shopping centre stop a little above the petrol station (the bus can be full depending on the time of day). It takes about 50 min-1 hour from San Diego, $10,000. Plan well in advance during rush hours.

Medellín is a dynamic and lively Colombian city with many tourist attractions. To explore the city and its surroundings, renting a car can be an excellent option. Hertz, a well-known car rental company, has 15 branches throughout Colombia, including one in Medellín. Whether you want to visit the city's historic districts, discover its museums and art galleries, or explore the beautiful natural landscapes of the surrounding area, a rental car will give you the freedom and flexibility you need to make the most of your stay. Hertz offers a wide range of vehicles to suit all needs and budgets.

We warmly recommend the Manrique excursion orchestrated by Tom, a French expatriate who has fallen madly in love with Medellín. After a cable car ride up to the Mirador Santa Domingo, experience a unique immersion in Commune 3, its open-air museum and its "Constelaciones" project. A new jewel in the crown of tourism, this district promises moving encounters and the chance to learn more about the city's social history. An experience where art, culture and gastronomy intertwine to create unforgettable memories.

This French-speaking incoming agency has chosen to show Colombia from an alternative angle, by offering travelers meetings with Colombians with atypical and endearing profiles, for an original immersion in the local culture. It can be a painter, a coffee grower, a jazz-rap band, a graffiti artist, or a world champion of salsa! The idea is to discover talented personalities and to share their lifestyles and dreams. These privileged encounters also allow us to support community projects.