Question 1

How do I get to Medellín?

Accepted Answer

José María Córdova International Airport is located about 35 kilometers southeast of the city and is connected to the center by airport bus in about 45 minutes. From Bogotá, hourly domestic flights take just 45 minutes.

Question 2

What makes Comuna 13 so special today?

Accepted Answer

The hillside neighborhood, once known as the city's most dangerous district, has transformed into one of Medellín's most popular attractions through outdoor escalators and a vibrant street art scene, whose colorful murals tell the story of the neighborhood's conflict and transformation.

Question 3

What makes Plaza Botero special?

Accepted Answer

On the central square in the heart of the old town stand 23 monumental bronze sculptures by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero, with his characteristically exaggerated, voluminous figures, right next to the striking Museo de Antioquia.

Question 4

How does the Metrocable in Medellín work?

Accepted Answer

The world's first cable car built as public transit connects the steep, poorer hillside neighborhoods with the valley center and offers spectacular views over the entire city along the way, a symbol of Medellín's social transformation over the past two decades.

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