{"id":5692,"date":"2019-10-11T11:53:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T16:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/negociosdigitales.com.co\/expotur\/?p=5692"},"modified":"2019-10-11T11:53:07","modified_gmt":"2019-10-11T16:53:07","slug":"medellin-colombia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expotur-eco.com\/en\/medellin-colombia\/","title":{"rendered":"Medell\u00edn: how to get there, what to eat, places to meet, tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Medellin<\/strong> is a city located in the central mountain range of the Andes<\/strong>, in the Department of Antioquia<\/strong>, which has a very pleasant climate, so there is no wrong date to go to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This city is well known in the country for having very friendly, cordial and collaborative people, especially with tourists; In addition to the great fame he has due to the beauty of his women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to get to Medell\u00edn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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From any city in Colombia you can reach Medell\u00edn, either by plane or by land. The prices of the transport tickets vary according to the airline or the land transport company you choose, the distance between the starting point to Medell\u00edn and the season of the year, usually they are more expensive in December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paisa environment and its people<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The countries\nhave peasant roots, many come from families who have dedicated themselves to\nthe field, agriculture and livestock; it is very common to find in the middle\nof the city people with typical country clothes and the \u201ctroubadours\u201d who are\npeople dedicated to making songs with improvised rhymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medell\u00edn<\/strong> is a Cosmopolitan city, very advanced in infrastructure and technology in relation to the other cities in Colombia<\/strong>. You will love to see its modern buildings and parks, contrasted with its backgrounds of mountains and green areas. For all travelers it is nice to have both options, either walking through the \u201ccivilized\u201d part or entering their villages, knowing the country and ecological part that it has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to do in Medellin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hang out in the Medellin subway.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The first plan is to get to know and get on the subway and the subway. In the subway the value of the ticket is only 2,750 pesos (that includes round trip), you can get off at one of the many stations and, as long as you don’t leave it, you can go back up to the subway to know another station at no additional cost; It is a very cheap and fun plan since the metro runs throughout the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy the Medellin metrocable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you are a lover of heights, the metrocable is your second option. Its value is only $ 2,700 pesos per person and its cabins can accommodate up to four people, in case you want to take it with your friends and enjoy the panorama; from its highest part, you can appreciate the whole city (you will also find the Arvi Park<\/strong>). This metrocable is located in the area where the well-known \u201ccommunes\u201d of the city begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right there you can see the escalators<\/strong> that were created as a second public transport option for people who live in these communes and are afraid to use the metrocable for fear of heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a place with large samples of graffiti made by artists from the region. Many visit this area to take funny souvenir photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pueblito Paisa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Another recommended site is “El Pueblito Paisa<\/strong>“, there you will find the most typical of this city: crafts, food, music, among others. It is a very relaxed plan to do alone or accompanied. You do not have to pay admission to have access to it, but it is good that you bring some extra money to buy some souvenirs, food or whatever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plaza de Botero<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In Medell\u00edn<\/strong> you will also find the famous Botero Square, where there are sculptures by the famous Fernando Botero, known worldwide for his art of paintings and sculptures (many of his works can also be seen in the Museum of Modern Art).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arv\u00ed Regional Ecotourism Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To get to the Arvi Regional Ecotourism Park in Medell\u00edn<\/strong> you must take the metrocable and get off at the highest station. It is a great plan to appreciate the fauna and flora of Medell\u00edn. Many go camping, take their children to have fun running and playing with nature, they also do bicycle tours, cycle night walks, hiking and themed eco-parties. The best thing is that you should not pay to enter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explora and Maloka Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If there is something that Medell\u00edn<\/strong> knows how to do, it is to create interactive learning spaces in which all family members, regardless of age, have fun while they learn. Explora Park<\/strong> and Maloka<\/strong> are the perfect definition of the above. These two places have become infallible tourist destinations that you should know if you go to Medell\u00edn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Explora Park<\/strong>, the entrance is $ 27,000 pesos; while for Maloka<\/strong> the price varies according to the passport<\/em> you purchase, these ranges between $ 29,000 and $ 42,000 pesos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrations in Medellin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning to visit Medellin<\/strong> and still do not choose a date, you may be interested in planning your trip to the Flower Fair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These festivals are held annually at the beginning of August and are a sample of folklore, gastronomy and the life of the peasants of this region. During the Flower Fair<\/strong> you will see the famous silleteros (people who carry large tables made with flowers grown since the beginning of the year, alluding to a specific theme).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nightlife in Medellin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The northern part of the cities is the meeting point for all those who wonder what to do at night in Medell\u00edn<\/strong>. There you will find a wide variety of restaurants discos and bars for young and old; you will also find food from all regions and countries. Remember that being north of Medellin<\/strong> the costs will be a little higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to eat in Medell\u00edn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here we tell you which foods you should try if you go to Medell\u00edn<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandeja Paisa<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without a doubt, what you can’t miss in Medell\u00edn<\/strong> is the bandeja paisa<\/strong>; a typical dish that includes: portion of white rice, stewed beans, pork rind, chorizo, ripe banana with cheese, arepa paisa, avocado and a fried egg … it’s a delicacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost of this dish ranges between $ 20,000 and $ 25,000 pesos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calentao<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another delight is breakfast with “calentao”<\/strong>. This super breakfast brings rice, beans and scrambled eggs; you will be left with the necessary energies for the whole day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claro<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Claro is a fresh drink made with corn, which is boiled and strained. This is offered with a slice of sandwich (sweet made from guava) and sometimes it is also offered with cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to take to Medell\u00edn?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– Ideally, you should wear comfortable, fresh but warm clothes, long sleeves and jackets, among others. Despite being a warm city all day some nights are very cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Sunscreen for the day and moisturizer for the night. Sometimes the cold wind dries the skin too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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