01 March, 2020
23 September, 2019
Destination Profile
Once infamous as the city of Cartels, Medellin has performed a spectacular volt face to become a leading light of Colombia. Wedged into a tight valley in the depths of the Andes, it's surrounded by coffee farms and emerald jungles. But within, things are taking a turn for the cutting-edge and the digital. You've got barrios alive with cool cafés. You've got deluxe condos that spike the skies. And you'll be able to wonder at the curious sculpture works in the acclaimed Museo de Antioquia. It's possible to score nonstop links on the route, and the cheapest deals tend to be with airlines leaving southern US cities like Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
Not just for sightseeing, the Medellin Metrocable is also used as a mass public transit system!
Mayorista Central Market is a vast produce bazaar where you'll find local life pulsing through the fruit stalls and veg sellers.
Medellin's Santa Fe Zoo showcases the unique array of birds, reptiles, and butterflies in this corner of Latin America.
United and American Airlines fly non-stop between the United States of America and Medellin.
The best airline to fly from the United States of America to Medellin is Air Canada. United is the best if you would like direct flights. The best low-cost airline is JetBlue.