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Medellin – Know Before You Go

Before Arriving

  • Address: Save & Download Map
  • Language: Spanish
  • Language App:  Google Trans
  • Exchange Rate: $1 = 3,022 Columbia Peso
  • Emergency separation plan: TBD
  • Walking Tour: Real City Tours, book 36 hours in advance
  • Time Zone: Central

Upon Arriving

  • Airport ATMs: Are there, possibly on second floor
  • Airport Money Changing: Available, upstairs place is better
  • Airport to home:  Car Service 
  • Airport Wifi: Free wifi allegedly at airport
  • Nearest Wifi: Airport

City Culture

  • Taxi: Register for apps or use Uber
  • Public Restrooms: Seems like a thing, may pay for TP. Restaurants a good option.
  • Public Transit: Civic card
  • Emergency Number: 123
  • Cash vs card: Cards seem widely accepted
  • ATMs: Easy to find
  • American football: n/a
  • Running: Sunday Ciclovia best option

Locations

  • Starbucks: Av. El Poblado #5a-99, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
  • Hospital: Cl. 7 #39 – 290, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
  • SIM card: Claro stores everywhere
  • Running path: TBD
  • Consulate: Bogota Embassy, Carrera 45 No. 24B-27 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia, Phone: (+57) (1) 275-2000
  • Western Union: There are a few in Medellin
  • Money Changing: At airport