Beach near Medellin, Colombia

Medellin Travel Guide

Colombia

Medellín is a large Colombian city with a population of more than 4.1 million. It sits inland in the Andes, rather than on the coast, and is one of the country’s main urban centres.

Travellers can arrive through José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) or Olaya Herrera International Airport (EOH). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Medellín is better suited to an inland city break than a beach-based visit.

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Local time

4,102,308

Population

5,257 miles away

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Weather in Medellin

Fri

28°

Sat

27°

Sun

28°

Know before you go

Pays in COP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 123

Dial code +57

Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Medellin

Jan

27°15

Feb

27°22

Mar

27°25

Apr

27°25

May

27°25

Jun

27°23

Jul

28°15

Aug

28°20

Sep

28°18

Oct

26°27

Nov

26°26

Dec

27°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Medellin

  1. Museo de Antioquia

    art museum

    1.9 km

  2. Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín

    modern art museum

    1.4 km

  3. Teatro Metropolitano

    music venue

    0.8 km

  4. Parque Explora

    science museum

    4 km

  5. Plaza de Toros La Macarena

    music venue

    1.6 km

  6. Parque de los Deseos

    park

    3.7 km

  7. Museo del Agua EPM

    museum

    1 km

  8. Planetario de Medellin

    planetarium

    3.8 km

Getting there

Jose Maria Cordova International Airport · 17.8 km

Olaya Herrera International Airport · 2.3 km

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