Welcome to Medellin

The City of Eternal Spring 1

Where do I go?Where do I go?Where do I go?Where do I go?Where do I go?Where do I go?Where do I go?Where do I go?

Medellín, the“Mountain

Capital”” is a citysettled in a valleyand protected byimposing mountain

chains.

Founded in 1675 as theVilla de Nuestra Señorade la Candelaria deMedellín (Town of OurLady of La Candelaria ofMedellín), Medellín wasdeclared a city in 1813and was elevated to theposition of a capital of theDepartment of Antioquiain 1816.

Medellín is a beautifulmetropolis of starkcontrasts. Its preservationof appropriately restored19th century buildingsalong with the creation ofinnovative and modernstructures give the city amodern and dynamicappearance, framed bythe generous naturallandscape that surroundsit.

Medellín is a *green city*,with well-designed streetsand avenues adorned withmany kinds of trees,including wild-growingfruit trees that giveshelter to more than 150different species of birdsand wildlife. The city possesses a rail-based mass-transitsystem called “El Metro”.It crosses the city fromNorth to South and fromdowntown Medellin to thewestern end of the city,including a new line thattravels Northwest via acomplex system ofhanging cable cars called“Metro Cable”. Thismodern mean oftransportation is, atpresent, unique inColombia and an examplefor the entire world interms of order,cleanliness, and safety.

Public utilities are the bestin South America, with acoverage of 98% of thegeneral population,thanks to EmpresasPúblicas de Medellín (themunicipally-ownedmultiple utility company),an organization whichstands out as one of thebest in South America.More than once it hasbeen declared the

Colombia’s “company ofthe century”.

Medellín is considered abustling business centerof the highest caliber. Inall its stores, shoppingcenters, and factoryoutlets it is possible topurchase, at reasonableprices, textiles andclothing of varied design,as well as shoes and othergarments of excellentquality. For this reason(and many others),Medellín is also consideredthe “Fashion Capital ofColombia”.

“Antioqueños” arehospitable bynature - a greatquality perceivedby those who’vehad the privilege ofvisiting the city.

So when you come toMedellín, let yourself bewhisked-away by thegenerous “PAISA spirit”;expressed by itsinhabitants in the form ofsmiles, affection,spontaneity, friendship,and understanding. Trulysomething to beremembered andtreasured by all ourvisitors and friends!


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The Greater MetropolitanArea has approximately3.204.471 inhabitants, ofwhom 2.4 million livewithin the city itself.

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Medellín is worldrenowned for beingknown as the “Cityof Eternal Spring”.

Most of the time, theclimate is sunny andwarm with temperaturesranging from 18°C to 25°Celsius. Since it islocated so near to theEcuador, Medellín doesnot experience thetraditional seasonal effectof most other countries(no winter or fall) and it’sgiven weather status can

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divided into twocategories: the rainyseason and the dryseason, often withhumidity levels of40%-50%. The weather is veryunpredictable – it can rainand be cold in thesummer and you can getnice days after weeks ofrain (only rarelythough!!). In the last fewyears it seems that thesummers have got veryhot (25 Celsius +), so beaware of this and packaccordingly! If you arehere near the end of theyear it does get very coldand wet, so bring somewarm clothing and (mostimportantly!) an umbrella.

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Most of our electroniccircuits work within acontinuous currentsystem, so we normally

connect all our electronicdevices to a 110 Voltoutlet or simply buybatteries for devices that can function with eitherenergy source..

MusicMusicMusicMusicMusicMusicMusicMusic

Good radio stations forcontemporary and popularinternational music are:“Radioaktiva” (88.9 FM), “La Mega” (107.9 FM),“La Súper Estación” (92.9FM), “Veracruz” (98.9 FM)

For music traditional tothe region: “LaVallenata” (94.9 FM),“Rumba Estereo” (93.9FM), “Tropicana” (102.9FM)

For people who preferplayed back tunes orenergetic dance, houseand trans beats, listen to:“La X” (103.9 FM).

If you want to buy music,the shops to visit areTower Records andProdiscos, both of whichare conveniently locatedin the most visited malls,such as El Tesoro, Oviedo,Unicentro or Monterrey.


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One of the mostOne of the mostimportant things you haveimportant things you haveto consider when visitingto consider when visitinga foreign country isa foreign country ishousing and livinghousing and livingarrangements, which isarrangements, which iswhy we’ve designed thiswhy we’ve designed thissection to give yousection to give youaccurate informationaccurate informationabout your options whenabout your options whenvisiting Medellin. So, herevisiting Medellin. So, heregoes; essentially you havegoes; essentially you have3 options: living alone,3 options: living alone,living with a family, orliving with a family, orliving with friends orliving with friends orroommates.roommates.

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Things to consider:Things to consider:

First of all, you have toFirst of all, you have topay rent for an apartmentpay rent for an apartmentthat is eitherthat is either“furnished” (the basics:“furnished” (the basics:bed, closet and nightbed, closet and nighttable) or otherwise, intable) or otherwise, inwhich case thewhich case theresponsibility of comingresponsibility of comingup with furniture isup with furniture isentirely up to you.entirely up to you.

Also, utilities depend onAlso, utilities depend onwhich sector you’rewhich sector you’re

thinking of living in, andthinking of living in, andcleaning costs can varycleaning costs can varydepending on what youdepending on what youwant done and how often.want done and how often.Here, it is common to hireHere, it is common to hirea female cleaninga female cleaningassistant for cooking,assistant for cooking,cleaning and laundrycleaning and laundryarrangements, and shearrangements, and shewill come in as often aswill come in as often asyou want (or need) heryou want (or need) herto, assuming you can payto, assuming you can paythe 25.000 peso daily fee.the 25.000 peso daily fee.Sundays are “rest days,Sundays are “rest days,so don’t expect to getso don’t expect to getanyone to clean youranyone to clean yourhouse in that time. If youhouse in that time. If youhave some clothes thathave some clothes thatyou want to have dry-you want to have dry-cleaned, there are manycleaned, there are manyestablishments that canestablishments that canhelp you, but fees mayhelp you, but fees mayvary, so it’s better to askvary, so it’s better to askand find which is the bestand find which is the bestcompany for you.company for you.

*Also, now there is the*Also, now there is thenew option of staying in anew option of staying in ayouth hostel during theyouth hostel during thetransitional phasetransitional phasebetween living quarters,between living quarters,and this guide providesand this guide providesthe link to an AIESECthe link to an AIESECapproved facility in itsapproved facility in itslinks page. links page.

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There is a monthlyThere is a monthlypayment envolved, but itpayment envolved, but itusually includesusually includescommodities such as food,commodities such as food,room, laundry service,room, laundry service,and utilities, as well asand utilities, as well asany additional servicesany additional servicesthe house/ apartmentthe house/ apartmentmay provide (pool access,may provide (pool access,sauna, etc...). Culturalsauna, etc...). Cultural

differences may be andifferences may be anissue here, since mostissue here, since most

Colombian families areColombian families arequite conservative andquite conservative andoften have rules on howoften have rules on howto behave within theto behave within thehousehold. This is why ithousehold. This is why itis important to be clear onis important to be clear onthe terms of the livingthe terms of the livingarrangements beforearrangements beforecommitting to anycommitting to anycontract. contract.

Living with friends/Living with friends/Living with friends/Living with friends/Living with friends/Living with friends/Living with friends/Living with friends/roommates/flat matesroommates/flat matesroommates/flat matesroommates/flat matesroommates/flat matesroommates/flat matesroommates/flat matesroommates/flat mates


There is a monthlyThere is a monthlypayment involved, andpayment involved, andthis includes not onlythis includes not onlyrent, but also therent, but also thecompounded utilities ofcompounded utilities ofthe house (divided by thethe house (divided by thenumber of people that arenumber of people that arestaying with you). It is astaying with you). It is amust to agree on hiringmust to agree on hiringsomeone to clean yoursomeone to clean yourhouse (for morehouse (for moreinformation, please lookinformation, please lookbriefly at the section titledbriefly at the section titled“Living Alone”). Grocery“Living Alone”). Groceryarrangements vary, sincearrangements vary, sinceyou can agree to pay onlyyou can agree to pay onlyfor yourself, or to sharefor yourself, or to shareall the food in the house.all the food in the house.


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The salary you receive willbe enough to cover youraccommodation and basicnecessities in Medellín.This would translate intoan amount ofapproximately $800.000pesos a month. However,you will only be paid afterthe first month, so makesure you have enoughresources to survive untilthen! It is up to you to decidehow much money youthink you’ll need, but we’llgive you an idea of howmuch things generallycost here so you can workit out on your own:

MealsA normal lunch will costyou about $6.000

Beer $1.500- $3.000

ChocolateFrom $3.000 of 40 Gr

Big Mac$7.000

Hot-Dog $4.500

Pizza From $3.000 and up

Bus Ticket$1.200 to $1.300

Metro Ticket$1.600

Cigarettes $3.000 -$ 5.000 for a boxof 20

Condoms$5.000 for a pack of 3

Hair CutFrom $5.000 for Men to$10.000 for women

Shampoo$8.000

Toothbrush $3.500

Toothpaste$4.500 for a box of1000cc

Milk$1.700

Bread$2.500

Umbrella$10.000

CDFrom $2.000 for a virginCD up to $30.000 fororiginal copies

Shirts$10.000 to $30.000

Newspaper$1.700

Movie Rental$3.000 to $6.000

Market PlaceMarket Place

This is ahypermarket where youcan find just aboutanything under the sun.There is one near EAFITUniversity that can bereached via bus with bus-line 303 and others. Thereare also Exitos in Bello,Guayaquil, San antonio,Poblado, Envigado,Laureles, and Colombia.

This is another largehypermarket. There is onelocated a couple of blocksfrom EAFIT University, aswell as another on 65th

Street.

Pomonas and Carullas areboth conveniently-locatedmini-marts. These can bea bit pricier than usual,but they carry a wideselection of importedgoods and areconveniently locatedwithin most major mallsand commercialestablishments.


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systems?systems?systems?systems?systems?systems?systems?systems?

El MetroEl MetroEl MetroEl Metro

This is one of themost modern andcomfortable masstransportationsystems in theAmericas and thefirst to be built in

Colombia.

Inaugurated on November30, 1995, it possessestwo lines, the A-Line thatcrosses the Aburrá Valleyfrom North to South andthe B Line that goes in awestward direction fromthe downtown area. Thereare 25 stations in total.

El Metro CableEl Metro CableEl Metro CableEl Metro CableEl Metro CableEl Metro CableEl Metro CableEl Metro Cable

“MetroCable” isseen as the firstColombian-

operated aerial

cable-cartransportationsystem in the

world.

Connected to the Metro,its technologicalpredecessor, thismassive-transportationsystem is presented as aclean and sustainablealternative to traditionalforms of transportation. Itboasts of a fleet of 92cabins in total with acapacity to carry up to 10passengers each.

South: South: South: South: South: South: South: South: “Alberto Díaz “Alberto Díaz “Alberto Díaz “Alberto Díaz “Alberto Díaz “Alberto Díaz “Alberto Díaz “Alberto DíazMuñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”Muñoz Terminal”

This terminal wasinaugurated in 1995 tohandle the bus routes forthe Southwest, Eastern,and Southern sectors ofthe country. It alsopossesses a largeshopping facility. Theterminal is located closeto the El Poblado MetroStation and Olaya HerreraAirport.

North: North: North: North: North: North: North: North: “Mariano Ospina “Mariano Ospina “Mariano Ospina “Mariano Ospina “Mariano Ospina “Mariano Ospina “Mariano Ospina “Mariano OspinaPérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”Pérez Terminal”

In addition to being one ofthe city’s more importantshopping centers, this wasthe first terminal designedas a joint terminal forboth train and buspassengers.

Jose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaJose Maria CordovaAirportAirportAirportAirportAirportAirportAirportAirport

The landing strip is 3,500meters (11,482 ft, 2.17miles) long and canhandle ten planes at atime. It possesses a largecommercial area, achapel, an auditorium,various bars andrestaurants, and severalbank branches.

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This airport is consideredone of the mostpredominant regionalairports in Colombia, andalomg with Pope JohnPaul || Park it forms oneof the most importantrecreational complexes inthe city. It’s specialty?Regional flights.


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Colombian money isrepresented with the“Peso”. Roughly 1 USD isequivalent to 1.800pesos. Normally allpayments within the citywill be made in Pesos.Nevertheless, some hotelsaccept dollars, creditcards, and internationaltraveler’s checks, soplease make sure beforemaking an importantpurchase.

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Must-see places!Must-see places!Must-see places!Must-see places!Must-see places!Must-see places!Must-see places!Must-see places!

Life MonumentLife MonumentLife MonumentLife MonumentLife MonumentLife MonumentLife MonumentLife Monument

Calle Colombia andcarrera 64B.Suramericana center

“The Sculpture to Life”created by Rodrigo ArenasBetancur in the 1970’s isdescribed by the artisthimself as follows: “atwater level is the Indianskull, grinning and erotic,then a woman who lifts achild in her arms; the earof corn is then seen nearthe womb of the secondwoman, who turns intoflames; at the top is theman who catches thestars”.

Atanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotAtanasio GirardotSports ComplexSports ComplexSports ComplexSports ComplexSports ComplexSports ComplexSports ComplexSports Complex

Calle 48 # 77-120

(avenida Colombia and70th )

The Sports Complex iscomposed of the followingfacilities: a soccerstadium, softballdiamond, baseballdiamond, large and smallcoliseums, a bicycle racetrack, tennis club,Olympic swimming pool,jockey and skating arena,and a ceremonial flanplaza.

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Carrera 52 # 20-63 Tel: 2351326Hours: Mondaythroughsunday, 9:00 a.mto 5:00 p.m.

The zoo houses 1.350different animals thatrepresent over 230species, 14 of themforeign and the rest beingnative specimens to theland.

Botanical GardensBotanical GardensBotanical GardensBotanical GardensBotanical GardensBotanical GardensBotanical GardensBotanical Gardens

Calle 73 # 51D-14

Tel: 4445500Hours: Monday throughSunday, 8:00 a.m to 5:00p.m. Sunday and holidaysfrom 9:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m.

www.jardinbotanicomedellin.org.co

The gardens include the“Orquideorama”, agreenhouse of giganticsize where worldexhibitions of orchids areheld.

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Calle 30A # 55-64Tel: 2358370

There are restaurantswith local andinternational cuisine, aswell as shops sellinghand-made crafts andcool souvenirs from theregion!.

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The Ecoparque Cerro elVolador has the followingattractions:


the Camellon de losCotidiano, time spiral,mirador ride, and the hillgarden.

Parque NorteParque NorteParque NorteParque NorteParque NorteParque NorteParque NorteParque Norte (North Park) (North Park) (North Park) (North Park) (North Park) (North Park) (North Park) (North Park)

Carrera 53 # 76-115Pbx:: 2115560- fax::2118248

The park includes a lakeand several mechanicalattractions, including amini rollercoaster.

Parque de las AguasParque de las AguasParque de las AguasParque de las AguasParque de las AguasParque de las AguasParque de las AguasParque de las Aguas

Km. 23, Barbosa highwayTel: 4675000

Considered the largest inSouth America, this waterpark provides a waterslide area, a “lazy river”and several artificial wavepools. A lot of fun on ahot day!

Parque de los PiesParque de los PiesParque de los PiesParque de los PiesParque de los PiesParque de los PiesParque de los PiesParque de los PiesDescalzosDescalzosDescalzosDescalzosDescalzosDescalzosDescalzosDescalzos

Transport yourself to adifferent kind of place,where nature and manjoin forces to create anenvironment of tranquillityand peace.A treat for all the 5senses!

Parque de los DeseosParque de los DeseosParque de los DeseosParque de los DeseosParque de los DeseosParque de los DeseosParque de los DeseosParque de los Deseos(Wish(Wish(Wish(Wish(Wish(Wish(Wish(Wish Park) Park) Park) Park) Park) Park) Park) Park)

Attractions include:Basking in pure Medellinsunlight, enjoying the“eclipse”, solar clock,hearing the voices atdistance, celestial sphere,wind world, observatory,music, and a heliostat.

Tel: 5166005

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Calle 41 # 55-35Tel: 2324522-2321112

The centre is an enclosedarea divided into amultiple-stage area thatgives this structure theflexibility to be used forexpositions, conventions,

parties, congresses,meetings and shows,either held in-doors orunder the open sky.

The Major PlazaThe Major PlazaThe Major PlazaThe Major PlazaThe Major PlazaThe Major PlazaThe Major PlazaThe Major Plaza

The most ambitiousurban-developmentproject in the city.It standson an area of311.000 squared metersand it’s main attention-grabber is theInternational ConventionsCentre, one of the mostarchitecturally andtechnologically modernconvention centres inLatin America.

Saint Antony ParkSaint Antony ParkSaint Antony ParkSaint Antony ParkSaint Antony ParkSaint Antony ParkSaint Antony ParkSaint Antony Park

The park is located indowntown Medellin,

between Calles 44 (SanJuan) and 46 (Maturín),and between carreras 46(Avenida Oriental) and49th Street (Junin).

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CARRERA 70 # 16-04TEL: 3417366

A lovely place to playsports and participate inseveral recreationalactivities.


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Address: Carrera 52 Nº43-31Founded in: 1.993.Contact number:. (94)3810733 - 3810790Fax. (94) 3810790Theme: History, scienceand technology.

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Open Hours: Monday thruThursday: 9:00 a. m. to12:00 m. and 2:00 to5:00 p.m. Saturdays: Guided tours10: 00 a. m.Dirección: Carrera 51 BNº 85-24Founded in: Novewmber15, 1975Contact numbers: (94)2332633 - 2440725Theme: Art

Information: This is thehouse where renownedartist Pedro Nel Gomezlived, and shortly after hisdeath it was convertedinto a museum thanks tothe generous contributionmade by his family. Insidethere is an impressivecollection of more than1924 original works of art,as well as a handsomelibrary with aproximately500 volumes of artliterature.

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Open hours: Monday toFriday: 8:30 to 11:30a.m. y 2.00 to 5:30 p.m.Address: Dirección: Calle9 Sur Nº 32-269, LomaLos Balsos, El PobladoFounded in: 1.972.Contact number: (94)2660900Fax:(94) 2686040Theme: Decorative andhistoric art.Information: An oldmanor that was formerly

inhabited by one of themost prominent familiesin Medellín. You canexplore its rooms anddelight in seeing turn ofthe century furniture andartifacts, all the whilelearning about itsdelightful family heritage.

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Open Hours: Mondar toSaturday: 9:30 a. m. to5:00 p. m. Sunday andhoidays: 10:00 a. m. to4:00 p. m.Address: Pasaje Veracruz,Carrera 52 A Nº 51 A-29,A. A. 12256Founded in: 1.881.Contact number: (94)2513636Fax: (94) 2510874Theme: Arte. ArteColonial. ArteContemporáneo.Numismática.Arqueología.

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Open Hours: Monday toFriday: 10:00 a. m. to7:00 p. m. Saturday:10:30 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.Address: Carrera 64 B Nº51-64Founded in: August 24,1978


Contact number. (94)2302622 - 2302723Fax. (94) 2302723Theme: Contemporaryart. Information: A museumspecializing in the creativeworks of well-knownnational artists.

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Open Hours: Monday,Tuesdays and Thursdays8:00 a.m. to 12:00 m.and 2: 00 to 6:00 p.m.Wednesday: 8:00 a. m.to6:00 p. m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m.Saturday: 9: 00 a.m. to2: 00 p.m.Address: Calle 67 Nº53-108, CalleBarranquilla, CiudadUniversitaria, Bloque 15Founded in:1942.Contact number: (94)2195180Fax: (94) 2638282

Theme: Archeology,indigenous ethnography,africo-colombianethnography, naturalsciences, zoology, art andhistory.

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Open Hours: Monday toFriday 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 5: 00 p.m.Address: Palacio de laCultura "Rafael UribeUribe", Carrera 51 Nº52-03.Founded in: 1.986.Contact number: (94)2513654 - 2510064Fax: (94) 2518461Theme: History and art.

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Contact number: 239 26 74 -239 75 00

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Contact number: 232 85 84 -232 28 58

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Contact number: 256 91 53

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Open Hours: Monday toSunday: 8: 30 a. m. to 12: 00m. and 2: 00 to 6: 00 p.m.Address: Carrera 43 A Nº 27Sur-63Founded in: Nov. 29, 1979 Contact number: (94)2761415Fax: (94) 3321755Theme: History andLiterature.

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Palacio de Bellas Artes Address: Cr. 42 No 52 – 33(La Playa)Sede Ayacucho conCervantes Cr. 42 A No 48 –86 Contact number: 239 10 00 -239 42 35 - 239 48 20 Webpage:www.bellasartesmed.edu.coE-mail:[email protected] number: 232 45 22 -232 11 12 E-mail: [email protected]

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RionegroRionegroRionegroRionegro

It is located 45 kilometresfrom Medellín. Taking thebus is usually your bestbet, and a ticket is pricedat $2500 pesos or slightlyhigher. No matter whichroute you take (includingLas Palmas, Santa Elenaor the Autopista), you’llhave a quick and efficientmeans of travelling to andthrough Rio Negro.

Places of interest for thePlaces of interest for thePlaces of interest for thePlaces of interest for theaverage tourist: average tourist: average tourist: average tourist:

• Museo de Artereligioso (Museum ofReligious Art).

• Cripta de Juan delCorral (Juan delCorral’sCript): Located in theCatedral de SanNicolás.

• Casa de la Convención(architecture)

• Casa de la Maestranza

• Casa de la Cultura(House of Culture).

• Museo del BancoSantander: Here youcan find informationabout the Churchfathers, the firstaccounting books,documents andantique furniture fromthe Banco del Oriente(Rionegro’s firstfinancial institution).

• Parque de los Mártires,where you can find thestatue of the“Libertador SimónBolívar”.

• The monument toCórdova.

• The statue of GeneralCórdova, located inthe Park of Libertad.

• La Colina delCementerio (CemeteryHill). There lie thegraves of José MaríaCórdova, the CoronelBotero Villegas, andother famous patriots.

• Cerro el Capiro(Veredas Santa Teresaand the Capiro).

• Ecological zone elCerro Verde (VeredasVarumal, el Progresoand the Cerro (thePeak).

• Los Baños de laQuebrada (the CreekBaths)

Bed and BoardingBed and BoardingBed and BoardingBed and Boarding:

Here you can find a widevariety of hotels andhostels available for yourstay, including: HosteríaLlanogrande, RecintoQuirama, Hotel Las Lomas

Forum, Hostal Santiagode Arma, Hotel OasisAymarca, Hotel CasaLoma and Hotel Dinastía.

Santa fe deSanta fe deSanta fe deSanta fe deAntioquiaAntioquiaAntioquiaAntioquia

Santa Fe de Antioquia islocated 79 kms fromMedellín. To get there,here are severaltransportation companiesthat you have at youdisposal:Cootransuroccidente,Transporte GómezHernández, TransporteUrabá, and Rápido Ochoa.A standard bus ticket toSanta Fe is priced at$6.500 pesos. In order to get to SantaFe de Antioquia, the bushas to travel through theSan Cristobalneighbourhood via a routecalled the “Carretera alMar” (Road to the Sea)and pass throughBoquerón and SanJerónimo.

Places of Interest: Places of Interest: Places of Interest: Places of Interest:

• La Catedral BasílicaMetropolitana.

• La Ermita de losMártires or the Iglesiade Chiquinquirá


(Situated in fron of theHotel MariscalRobledo)

• El Museo Juan delCorral.

• Located on "Calle delaAmargura" (BitternessStreet).

• El Palacio ConsistorialMon y Velarde.

• La Iglesia de Mi PadreJesús.

• El Museo de ArteReligioso FranciscoCristóbal Toro

• El Viejo Seminario(Seminario MayorSanto Tomás deAquino)

• La Iglesia de SantaBárbara

• La Casa Negra (TheBlack House)

• El Puente de OccidenteJosé María Vil

Bed and Boarding:Bed and Boarding:Bed and Boarding:Bed and Boarding:

There are many places tostay in this municipalarea. Among them are: ElMesón de la Abuela,Hostería El Village,Hostería La Casona,Hostería Los Virreyes,Hostería Mis Ancestros,Hostería Paso Real,Hostería Real, HosteríaRincón de Antaño, HotelCaserón Plaza, Hotel LagoAntioquia, Hotel mariscalRobledo. Prices in thesehotels can vary, but theprice ranges usually spanfrom $ 15.000 pesos perperson (during lowseason), to $ 40.000pesos during the busyseason.

JardinJardinJardinJardinOne of the prettiest townsin Antioquia, its plazasand parks are a faithfulrepresentation oftraditional paisaarchitecture.

Jardín can be found 134kms from Medellín. To getthere, you can usetransportation servicesfrom: TransporteSuroeste or RápidoOchoa. Bus fare for thistrip is usually $10.000pesos.

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There are many hotels tochoose from for the lengthof your stay, among whichare: Hotel HaciendaBalandú, Hotel Jardín,Hotel La Casona, LosGuayacanes, Los Balconesand the Hotel Diana. Astandard room usuallygoes for $ 8.000 pesos anight.

AmagáAmagáAmagáAmagáComing out of Medellín,you take the “autopistaSur” (south highway) andthe Caldas Variante untilyou reach a fork in theroad.

Go right and then you’llbe on the route to Amagá.For those of you littletravelling devils drivingthere, there’s a toll to paybefore you get there, sohave some cash handy (atleast $10.000 pesos).Among the must-seeplaces to visit are the:Túneles del Ferrocarriland the Viaducto en lavereda La Delgadita; therustic guadua built bridgeby the quebrada (stream)de Amagá. In between it’s peaks areEl Morro de la Paila, elAlto Piedrapelona, Alto LaBaja, La Mani, El Cerco,and the aeronáutica focalpoint known as the Cerrode las Tres Tetas. Also, you can look for thehouse where expresidentBelisario Betancur wasborn (a nationalmonument) and thecascada El Salto (El SaltoCascade).

In Amagá traditionalfarmhouses called “fincas”are the norm, though youcan also find decenthotels if you know whereto look – hotels like LaBonita and La Gabriela,and you can also get aroom in El Diamante, ElHotel Central and theHotel Ensueño for $8.000


pesos a night (perperson).

GYMSGYMSGYMSGYMSGYMSGYMSGYMSGYMS

Physical well-being isimportant here in Medellín,which is why the city offers awide variety of gyms andsports facilities. No matterwhat your travel budget maybe, there is sure to be alocation that satisfies all yourbody-building needs. Here isa list of the available gymsand their addresses within thecity:

BBBBodytech (Body Techodytech (Body Techodytech (Body Techodytech (Body TechGym)Gym)Gym)Gym)Cr 46 16S-67 Tel: (57) (4) 3133176

Santillana GymSantillana GymSantillana GymSantillana GymCl 2 Sur 43C-38 Tel: (57) (4) 2682328

CCCClub Monteverde Gymlub Monteverde Gymlub Monteverde Gymlub Monteverde GymDg 40 33S-48 Envigado Tel: (57) (4) 3312361

AthleticAthleticAthleticAthletic People Sports People Sports People Sports People SportsClubClubClubClubCr 25A 1A S-45 L-2194 Tel: (57) (4) 3212313, (57) (4)3212195

Ser Activo Gym Ser Activo Gym Ser Activo Gym Ser Activo Gym Cl 37 Sur 28C-78 Envigado Tel: (57) (4) 2705123

Laureles LTDA GymLaureles LTDA GymLaureles LTDA GymLaureles LTDA GymCl 33A 70A-21 Info. Line: (57) (4) 2504500

La Mota GymLa Mota GymLa Mota GymLa Mota GymTr 4A 75D-52 B-24 Of 108 Tel: (57) (4) 2560175

Power HousePower HousePower HousePower House Gym Gym Gym GymCl 75B Sur 40-319 Sabaneta Tel: (57) (4) 2883183

Tanar Tanar Tanar Tanar PhysicalPhysicalPhysicalPhysicalConditioning CenterConditioning CenterConditioning CenterConditioning CenterCentro Comercial MonterreyL-324 Tel (57) (4) 3128155

Cuerpos GymCuerpos GymCuerpos GymCuerpos GymCl 40H Sur 41-42 Envigado Tel: (57) (4) 2761308

En Forma Gym ClubEn Forma Gym ClubEn Forma Gym ClubEn Forma Gym ClubCr 45 72S-50 Of 301Sabaneta Tel: (57) (4) 2882210


Consulates in MedellínConsulates in MedellínConsulates in MedellínConsulates in MedellínConsulates in MedellínConsulates in MedellínConsulates in MedellínConsulates in Medellín CONSULADO DE ALEMANIA

Carrera 48 #26 S–181 Int 106 EnvigadoTeléfono: 334-64-74

CONSULADO DE BÉLGICA

Calle Dg 75B # 2 A-120 Ap 309Teléfono: 341-60-60

CONSULADO DE BRASIL

Calle 42 # 54 A-155 Int 700 ItagüíTeléfono: 372-52-99

CONSULADO DE COREA DELSUR

Autopista Sur 54 A 22 ItagüíTeléfono: 277-91-58

CONSULADO DE CHILE

Carrera 48 # 12 Sur Oficina 401Teléfono: 313-22-09

CONSULADO DE ECUADOR

Calle 47 # 80-27Teléfono: 250-86-56

CONSULADO DE EL SALVADOR Calle 10 B # 35-27Teléfono: 266-54-33

CONSULADO DE ESLOVAQUIA Calle 74 # 64A – 51Tel: 441-37-94

CONSULADO DE ESPAÑA

Calle 7 D # 43 A – 99 Oficina 410Teléfono: 352-34-51

CONSULADO DE FRANCIA

Carrera 52 # 14-200 Local 204Teléfono: 235-80-37

CONSULADO DE FINLANDIA Calle 17 A Sur # 48-35Teléfono: 3258300

CONSULADO DE GRANBRETAÑA

Carrera 42 # 53-26 ItagüíTeléfono: 377-99-66

CONSULADO DE GUATEMALA

Carrera: 42 # 33-173 ItagüíTeléfono: 372-20-00

CONSULADO DE HONDURAS Calle 6 # 50-10Teléfono: 361-64-95

CONSULADO DE ITALIA

Calle 31 # 43 A 172Teléfono:384-33-00

CONSULADO DE MÉXICO

Calle 36 # 66 A -70Teléfono: 351-48-12

CONSULADO DE PAÍSES BAJOSY ANTILLAS HOLANDESAS

Calle 52 # 47-42 Int 1001Teléfono: 514-07-56

CONSULADO DE PANAMÁ

Calle 10 # 42-45 Oficina 266Teléfono: 312-45-90

CONSULADO DE PARAGUAY Avenida 74 B # 39 B – 68 Ap 701Teléfono: 412-24-63

CONSULADO DE PERÚ

Carrera 43ª # 16 A Sur – 38 Oficina 601Teléfono: 313-60-75

CONSULADO DE POLONIA Cq 4 # 66 B -7Teléfono: 430-28-16

CONSULADO DE LA REPÚBLICABOLIVARIANA DE VENEZUELA

Calle 32 B # 69-59Teléfono: 351-16-14


CONSULADO DE RUMANIA Calle 5 A # 39-93Teléfono: 268-50-00

CONSULADO DE SUECIA

Calle 16 A Sur # 30-53Teléfono: 314-13-38

CONSULADO DE SUIZA

Calle 6 Sur # 43 A – 96 Int 802Teléfono: 230-45-63

Cell PhonesCell PhonesCell PhonesCell PhonesCell PhonesCell PhonesCell PhonesCell Phones

In Medellín there are many ways to keep in touch. Colombia has three different cell companies; theprices in this guide are approximated, since it really depends of the plan you choose.

TIGO

Cell to Tigo $220 Tigo to Fix Line $300 Tigo to Other company $300

Tigo offers movil phones from$50.000 to $1.450.000.

COMCEL

Comcel to Comcel $216Comcel to Fix Line $232Comcel to Other $402

Comcel offers movil phonesfrom $59.000 to $1.300.000

MOVISTAR

Movistar to Movistar $190Movistar to Fix Line $400Movisitar to other $400

Movistar offers movil phonesfrom $69.000 to $700.000


Cartagena deCartagena deCartagena deCartagena deIndiasIndiasIndiasIndias

There are many siteswhere to go in Cartagenade Indias. In this exoticlocation you will findhistory, recreation, rest,culture, pleasure andmore!

TouristyTouristyTouristyTouristyPlacesPlacesPlacesPlaces

Centro Amurallado

• B. de Las AnimasMuelle de Los Pegasos

• Casa del Marqués dePremio Real

• Casa del Marqués deValdez hoyos

• Convento de SanAgustín

• Iglesia de SantoDomingo

• Iglesia y MonasterioSan Pedro Claver

• La Catedral • El Reloj Público

• Las Bóvedas • Las Murallas• Convento de San

Francisco • Museo de Arte

Moderno• Museo del Oro • Museo Naval• Palacio de Gobierno• Palacio de La

Inquisición• Palacio de

Justicia Plaza deBolívar

• Plaza de La Aduana -Alcaldía

• Plaza de Los Coches

Environments Environments Environments Environments

• Acuario San Martín • Playas de Bocachica• Batería del Angel San

Rafael • Fuerte Batería de San

José• Fuerte San Fernando

de Bocachica • Isla de BarúIslas del

Rosario • Jardín Botánico

Parte ExteriorParte ExteriorParte ExteriorParte Exteriorde las Murallasde las Murallasde las Murallasde las Murallas• Calle del Arsenal • Casa de Rafael Núñez• Castillo de San Felipe

de Barajas • Ermita de El Cabrero• Fuerte del Pastelillo • La Popa - Convento de

La Candelaria• La India Catalina Las

Botas

WeatherWeatherWeatherWeatherAverage temperature: 29°celsiusConditions: Humid(+90%)Rainy season:from May to DecemberSummer:from December to AprilWindy Season:from December to March

Transportation costs:Airplaine: $300.000 –$400.000 PesosBus: $140.000 -$160.000 Pesos


Bogotá D.C.Bogotá D.C.Bogotá D.C.Bogotá D.C.

It’s the country's capital,located at an elevation ofabout 2,650 m. / 8,660 ft.on a mountain rimmedplateau high in theCordillera Oriental of theAndes Mountains. TodayBogotá is a cosmopolitancity in continuousexpansion. A picturesquecity, it is known for itscolonial architecture, itscollection of pre-Colombian gold art, andits bookshops andsplendid colonialchurches.


• La Candelaria zone,with severalmuseums, culturalscenery and artexhibitions.

• La Plaza de Bolívar,surrounded bygovernment buildingsrepresenting severalstyles and eras.

• The Plaza de Toros deSantamaria, the bullfighting place.

• La Zona Rosa, forshopping fun, gourmetfood andentertainment.

• Maloca, interactivecenter.

• The Planetarium• Botanical Garden• Cerro de Monserrate

• Parks: Parque SimónBolivar, ParqueNacional, SalitreMágico, Parque de la93.

• Shopping centers:

such as HaciendaSanta Barbara, CentroComercial Andino andUnicentro.

• Theaters: TeatroColon, Colsubsudio,Teatro Popular deBogotá, Teatro Libreand Teatro Nacional.

ChurchesChurchesChurchesChurchesSanta Clara, SanFrancisco, San Ignacio,the Cathedral situated inLa Plaza de Bolívar, LaTercera San Diego andthe sanctuary ofMonserrate.

MuseumsMuseumsMuseumsMuseumsThe famous “GoldMuseum” which is atestimony to nativeIndian culture, theReligious Art Museumwhere you can see 1,486emeralds encrusted in

gold, the NationalMuseum, the Museum ofModern Art, the Mint andla Quinta de Bolívar.

EventsEventsEventsEvents• Bullfighting Season

(January-Febrary)• Ibero-american

theatreFestival(March)

• EUROCINE (April)• Summer Festival

(August)• International Jazz

Festival, Ópera alParque, Jazz al Parque(September)

• Bogotá CinemaFestival (October)

WeatherWeatherWeatherWeather

Average temperature:14.4° C (58° F)

All year round dropping toabout 9° C at night andrising to around 18° C andhigher when sunny. In therainy season, there is lessof a difference betweenday-time and night-timetemperatures. The maindry season lasts fromDecember to March, andthe wettest months areApril and October.

Transportation costswithin Bogotá: The Articulated Bus:$1100 Pesos per personBus: $1000 - $1200 Pesosper PersonCap – Taxi: starting at$2.800 init. 3-4 people


Santiago deSantiago deSantiago deSantiago deSantiago deSantiago deSantiago deSantiago deCaliCaliCaliCaliCaliCaliCaliCali

Cali is a very warm cityand it is so all year round.Afternoons are really nicesince there is a breezecoming from the westwhere the Pacific Oceanis. People are veryfriendly and Cali is knownfor having the mostbeautiful women inColombia. There are manythings to do in Cali; forexample, you can go to

night clubs any day of theweek!


• Zoological Park• La Tertulia Museum • Gold Museum at Banco

de la Republica. • Canchas

Panamericanas • San Antonio churche • La Merced churche • La Ermita churche • San Francisco

Cathedral. • Old Town Replica

(Pueblito Valluno)• Parque de la caña de

azucar• Yaku • Transport Museum• El Palacio Nacional• Plaza de Caicedo • Estatua de La María y

Paseo Bolívar • Mirador de Belalcázar • Torre Mudéjar y

Plazoleta de SanFrancisco

• Cerro de las TresCruces

• Estatua de Cristo Rey

Transportation Costs:Airplaine: $400.000 –$470.000 PesosBus: $100.000 -$150.000 Pesos

WWWW eathereathereathereather Average temperature:23°C -28°C

Conditions: Humid(+90%)Rainy Season:from May to NovemberSummer:from December to April


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