Trip IdeasMedellín
Medellín Travel Guide
Nestled in the narrow Aburrá Valley, this northwestern city of 2 million people is the capital of Antioquia. The industrious paisas, as natives of the province are called, built the successful coffee and textile industries that have enabled Medellín to prosper; today it's the second-largest city in Colombia. Modern and affluent, Medellín has the country's only elevated train system. The city also has several interesting museums, three respected universities, and wide, tree-lined boulevards. But Medellín also has thousands of impoverished citizens whose shanties appear on the city's edges. More »
Get Advice From Other Travelers
Visit the Travel Talk forums for help on planning your trip
- Colombian Reflections and Observations (for families too)
10 responses; most recent on 11/16/2009 at 09:01 PM - Our trip to Colombia, July 2009, Cartagena (Volcan Totumo)
1 response on 10/23/2009 at 05:13 PM - Our family trip to Colombia, July 2009, days 4 and 5
1 response on 10/17/2009 at 08:06 PM
Travel News
-
Are Rewards Programs Worth the Hassle?
"Frequent flyer miles are one of the only true perks -
10 Things You Didn't Know About Panama
10 things you didn't know about Panama.... -
Travel Talk: Tips for Successful Solo Travel
Traveling solo for the first time can be intimidating,
Check hotel rates and airfares around the world- Travel Deals
-
Bogota hotel near many museums, theaters & parks — $181+
Hotel Estelar Suites Jones
-
Rock-bottom rates to Bogota from Miami (one-way) — $115+
LAN Airlines
-
Cheap fares to Bogota from Miami (round-trip) — $231+
LAN Airlines
-
Colombia Experience — $2,495
IExplore
- View All Travel Deals »
