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About Medellin
The city of Medellín, is located in the center of Antioquia, in the northwest part of Colombia, has an important economic function. Trade areas of the city include; steel, textiles, agriculture, chemical products, food and beverages. The warm and mild climate of Medellín is subject to regular rainfall system throughout the year. The average temperature of the city per year is 20.9 celsius, while the average rainfall is up to 1612 mm per year. Plaza Botero, Plaza Mayor, Pueblito Paisa, Cervecería 3 Cordilleras, Cerro Nutibara, Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica and Parroquia de San José de El Poblado are some of the most important architectural areas in the city. You will not be fully traveled without visiting these works.
In Medellín, where many options from the world cuisine are served, traditional food as well as fast-food culture has become more widespread. A variety of tropical fruits are served to visitors in the city center, which offers a combination of modern food culture and regional foods. Colombian coffee is found in almost every cafe and restaurant in the city.
Many streets in the city center have businesses and shops that focus both on entertainment and shopping. Thanks to carnivals throughout the year, people are often able to experience music and participate in activities. The city’s most preferred airport is the Medellín International Airport. Also, bicycles are widely used throughout the city.
Transportation to Medellin City Center from Airport
Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport
Shared and private taxis, airport buses, car rental & transfer services are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport. Whichever alternative you choose, you can reach Medellin city center in about 35-40 minutes.
Bus
The most popular and affordable means of transportation offering service within the body of José María Córdova Airport are undoubtedly airport buses. You need to pay 12,000 Colombian Peso by 2016 in order to get on these buses providing transportation between the airport and Medellin city center. The sizes of the airport buses departing every 15 minutes from José María Córdova Airport are small but they are the most budget-friendly options. However, if you land at the airport at a late hour, you need to use a taxi for your transportation.
If you turn right after going out of the airport and walk a few minutes, you will see the stops that the airport buses depart from. You can get to Medellin city center by getting on the white bus. You can also get off the bus at San Diego Shopping Center and Hotel Nutibara stops which are among the central points.
Taxi
The easiest way to reach Medellin city center from José María Córdova Airport is using the taxis that you will see when you go out of the terminal building. Since the distance is not too long, you can travel to the city center in a comfortable and budget-friendly way by getting on a taxi. You can reach Medellin city center from the airport by paying about 65,000 Colombian Peso. It can cost more if you will travel to other regions like Envigado or Sabaneta. The shared taxis called “colectivo” are more affordable than the normal taxis. You can get to Medellin city center by paying 15,000 Peso instead of 65,000 by getting on one of these taxis accepting 3 or 4 passengers.
Car Rental
You can also rent a car for travelling to the city center from the airport. At José María Córdova Airport, there are both domestic and foreign car rental companies. Avis is among the international companies that you can choose. After selecting a car suitable for your budget, you can make a pre-reservation and receive your car from the airport. It takes about 25-30 minutes to reach the city center from the airport by car.
