Bienvenidos a Medellín, Antioquia - Colombia
The Transformation Of Medellin
This handsome, prosperous city of 2.4 million rises from a lush valley, surrounded by steep mountainsides.
Colombia: Hot Travel Destination
The capital of the Antioquia Department, Medellín has a handful of nicknames, two of which seem most appropriate: the City of Eternal Spring and the City of Flowers...
Colombia On A Natural High
It was a shock to spot a dazzling white band of snow through the sweltering humidity, which was floating like a cloud on Colombia's highest peak of Simón Bolívar...
Above the Clouds In Colombia
The landscape stretched across dozens of ice-capped peaks and deep cirque valleys. Moraine lakes, formed by the natural erosion...
Bogota Meets the World
A few years ago, Macarena — a neighborhood in central Bogotá backed against lush Andean mountains and wedged between office buildings and a bullring....
Congenial Cartagena
The day's swelter dissipates in twilight as a makeshift bar appears in the cobbled colonial plaza. Locals sidle up for a cup of espresso...
Sustaining The Medellin Miracle
This labyrinthine metropolis transformed over the course of a decade making into one of the safest, most dynamic cities in Latin America by b visionary inner-city renewal projects…...
Extreme Investing: Colombia
Traveling to Colombia to chronicle the investment miracle unfolding there seemed perfectly reasonable a few weeks earlier. Foreign direct investment and capital inflows have more ....
COLOMBIA NEWS REPORTS
D I S C O V E R T H E T R A N S F O R M A T I O N O F M E D E L L I N , C O L O M B I A
Welcome To Medellín, The Capital Of The Colombian State Of Antioquia.
The city of Medellin is Colombia's second largest city and said to be one of the most beautiful cities in all of South America. There is plenty to do and see in this wonderful and vibrant city in Colombia.
The metropolitan area of Medellín is settled within the Aburrá Valley at an elevation of 1,538 meters and is bisected by the Medellin River which flows northward.
Because Medellin is located at 5,000 ft above sea level, its climate is not as hot as other cities located at the same latitude near the equator. And due to its altitude above sea level as well as a privileged location in the Andes Range, Medellin's weather is more characteristic of a humid subtropical climate rather than that of a tropical climate.
The city's average annual temperature is 22ºC (72ºF) and because of its proximity to the equator, its temperature is constant year round with minimal temperature variations. Temperatures range from 15ºC (52ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
The valley of Aburrá was discovered by Spanish explorer Jeronimo Luis Tejelo in 1541 but the settlement of Medellin was founded later, in March 2, 1616 by Spanish conqueror Francisco Herrera y Campuzano under the name of San Lorenzo de Aburra.
In 1675 the name was changed to Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Medellin. It was not until 1813 that the villa got the denomination of city. Thirteen years later it was proclaimed capital of the Department of Antioquia, after government officials decided to move out from Santa Fe de Antioquia.
Medellin is a modern and vibrant city and yet remains true to its regional characteristics with its beautiful and stunning natural scenery.
Though it was founded in 1616 it remained small until the coffee boom. It is now the center of the textile industry in Colombia.
Home to more than three million residents throughout Antioquia - who have a reputation for being very industrious and hard-working.
The residents are very hospitable and are great hosts when it comes to showing off their country to foreign visitors. Colombia is known to have some of South America's friendliest and sophisticated people who seem to enjoy life to the fullest.
Medellin is a modern world-class city with great restuarants, hotels, popular museums, as well as the biggest collection of Fernando Botero's works on display.
Tourism in Medellin is barely an industry, yet many experienced travelers refer to Colombia as South America's best-kept secret.
Medellin has made a remarkable turnaround, convincing many foreigners to invest in real estate in Colombia's "city of eternal spring."
"The very industrious locals, affectionately known as Paisas (pie-suhz), have built one of South America's most modern and affluent cities with an aggresive campaign focusing on education."
Discover The Magic of Colombia
To the northwest of South America there is a paradise where the borders between reality and magic disappear. A paradise with infinite locations to discover, sensations to enjoy, experiences to live. It is a paradise called Colombia.
Colombia bears the name of Christopher Columbus and is one of the most spectacular and colorful countries in South America.
It is the only country on the continent with both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines, Colombia features the Andes at their most dramatic as well as the impressive jungle and Amazon region in the south.
The magnificence of the landscape is equaled by some of the most beautiful colonial towns in South America, and among the richest flora and fauna life found in the world. And, of course, you will find some of the world’s best coffee and amazingly warm and happy people throughout all of Colombia.
According to government figures, about 1 million international tourists visit Colombia every year.
The Colombian tourism board is expected to see that double in the coming years as word gets out from travelers returning home, spreading the word about the magic of Colombia...
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#1 Medellín, Colombia Tourism & Traveler's Guide
I must say that visiting Colombia and specifically Medellin ranks as my #1 international travel experience.”
- Stephen
I am a recent traveler to the city of Medellin, Colombia. I did have one of the best times of my life.”
- Mike
I can't say in just words how much I love Medellin. I am as gringo as it gets and I will make Colombia my home one day soon.”
I love the city, Medellín is just amazing!! The people are the kindest ever!! I recommend you all visit Colombia!!"
TRAVEL GUIDE INFORMATION
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Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
There are two airports in Medellin: The Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is about a 45 minute drive into the city...
How To Navigate The City
The city is easy to navigate because it is based on a grid system. View map.
Taking The Bus
The cheap and efficient bus system is a great way for travelers to explore the city...
Taxis
Taxis are cheap and another great option for exploring the city...
The Metro System
The Metro System in Medellin is the only one in Colombia. It is safe, clean, easy to navigate and cheap. View printable map.
Included in the metro system are two lines of cable cars, the only public transportation by cable cars in the world. The cable cars take passengers up the steep hills in Medellin. It's also a great way to see the wonderful panoramic views in “the city of eternal spring.”
See complete Travel Guide Information.
WHERE TO STAY: RECOMMENDED
Dann Carlton Hotel
Cra. 43A No 7-50 Avenida El Poblado
Tel: (57) 4 444 51 51
Website: www.danncarlton.com
Hotel Park 10
Cra. 36B, No. 11-12
Tel: (57) 4 310 60 60
Intercontinental Medellin
Calle 16, No. 28-51
Tel: (57) 4 319 44 50
Holiday Inn Express
Cra. 43 a No 1 Sur - 150
Tel (57) 4 444 03 44
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The Festival of Flowers 2012 - August 3 - 12 [ Watch Video ]
"BBC World Service journalist and presenter, Luis Fernando Restrepo, returns to Medellín the city where he was born and grew up, to investigate the reasons for its transformation. Through his personal account he describes life amidst urban warfare during the years of his youth."
Grupo Gale is a "Colombian Orchestra," directed by Diego Gale. Their music features a strong emphasis on up-tempo, danceable, salsa-like rhythms. The band has found great success with enthusiastic audiences the world over.
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'The Two Escobars’: The "Pablo Escobar movie" acclaimed documentary, which aired on ESPN focuses on how the worlds of Pablo Escobar and Andres EscobaR, who both hailed from Medellín, Colombia, collided during the 1994 World Cup. Watch Trailer
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La Feria de las Flores en Medellin 2012 arranca el 3 de agosto. Los 10 días de fiesta finalizarán el 12 de agosto con el Desfile a caballo.
"Ven A Medellín" by Grupo Gale
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