Layover Guide
Medellín
Places to stay
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- 01Taxi/Uber (45-60 min, $20-30 USD)
- 02Bus + Metro (90 min, $1.50 USD)
- 03Private transfer (45 min, $35-50 USD)
- 01Ride the Metrocable gondolas to Santo Domingo for panoramic valley views
- 02Explore Plaza Botero with 23 monumental bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero
- 03Wander the colorful streets and street art of Comuna 13
- 04Sample bandeja paisa and fresh tropical fruits at Mercado del Río
- 05Stroll through the lush Jardín Botánico with its iconic wooden orchid house
Experiences in Medellín
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Where to stay →Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
MDE Airport Luggage Storage
International arrivals hall
$8/day
2 min walk
Bounce Medellín
El Poblado district
$6/day
0 min walk
Hotel & Spa Dann Carlton
El Poblado
$45/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Taxi
Airport to El Poblado
Most convenient; price varies with traffic
50 min
$25.00
Airport Bus + Metro
Airport to city center
Bus to San Antonio station, then Metro Line A
90 min
$2.00
Private Transfer
Pre-booked; meets at arrivals
45 min
$40.00
Medellín City Card
Metro, Metrocable, select museums
Available at tourism kiosks; good for full-day exploration
$35
per day
At the airport
- 01Juan Valdez Café for premium Colombian coffee
- 02Local craft shops with coffee and emerald souvenirs
- 03Scenic mountain views from terminal windows
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