The route from Cali to Medellin is at a distance of 268 mi (432 km) and it takes about 6 and a half hours. For this route the terrestrial transportation companies Expreso Bolivariano and Fronteras provide bus tickets at low-cost rates and with a variety of schedules for the comfort of the traveller when choosing a service. Medellin was selected as "the most innovative city of the world" on the daily competition of The Wall Street Journal in 2013. The weather in Medellin is tropical, with an average temperature of 73 °F (23 °C) and presents regular rains which can be abondant. We recommend to the traveller to be prepared to enjoy his stay in this beautiful city.

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Medellín is a Colombian municipality. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains in South America, in the central mountain range of the Andes. It has a perfect combination of warm days and cool nights. Being surrounded by mountains and beautiful landscapes, it has many activities for excursion and cross-country tourism. 

Medellín is a captivating city that is called the City of Eternal Spring, it was given this name for its pleasant climate all year long, which is around 24 ° C. It has few variations in temperature between December and January or June and July. Due to its location between mountains, Medellín is a city of gentle and constant winds. 

Talking about Colombia means talking about its great coffee, but Medellín has much more to offer. Among its emblematic gastronomy, you can find dishes like Bandeja Paisa, Calentao, Sancocho, Mondongo, Arepas, and much more. You can taste their delicious dishes by visiting their restaurants, where there are options for every budget, adaptable to your finances.

Mondongo’s

• Address: Calle 10 No. 38 / Carrera 70 No. C3 - 43
• Services: The typical experience of Medellín's gastronomy awaits you at Mondongo’s, where each dish is served abundantly and without delay. The attentiveness of the staff is another highlight, as well as the good seasoning of the food. The venue is simple but spacious and cozy, although it fills up easily at lunchtime as one of the best restaurants in the city. You can't miss their mondongo, considered by many diners as the best in all of Latin America; bandeja paisa is another dish that must not be absent from your table.

Romero - Artisanal Cuisine

• Address: Calle 10 with Carrera 33.
• Services: A restaurant specializing in pizzas and pastas prepared in an unbeatable atmosphere, where you will be attended to in the best way. Although you can not only eat the best pizzas at their place, as the menu is very varied and even includes vegetarian dishes. We suggest ordering the Nutella volcano or the tomato soup, worthy of being repeated a thousand times.

La Provincia

• Address: Carrera 42 No. 3
• Services: The exclusivity of this restaurant is due to the high quality, service, and exquisite flavor of its dishes and wines. La Provincia serves international dishes, highlighting those made with seafood, all perfectly accompanied by the finest wines. If you're looking for the best, albeit at a higher price, you'll find it here.

The city of Medellín offers hotels and hostels of all star ratings and prices, so you can find the best option according to your preferred area. It even has backpacker options if your budget is lower.

Arcadia Hostel Medellín

• Address: Calle 11A No. 31a - 188, El Poblado
• Services: An affordable hostel in a good location, although recommended only for backpackers and budget travelers who wouldn't mind the simplicity of the service. Inside, you'll find a shared kitchen, lounge, terrace, WiFi, and rooms with private or shared bathrooms. The breakfast offered by the hotel is excellent, one of the things you'll surely enjoy during your stay.

InMedellín Hostel

• Address: Calle 5g No. 32 - 181 Pacande Building 301, El Poblado
• Services: This hostel is a good option if you don't have a lot of budget for accommodation (the quality-price ratio is very fair). The staff is friendly, and the rooms are comfortable and very clean, all in a central location, just 700 meters from Lleras Park and 4 km from Pueblito Paisa. Inside, you'll find a shared kitchen, communal lounge, terrace, and private or shared bathrooms.

Hotel Botero Medellín

• Address: Carrera 50A No. 53 - 45, La Candelaria
• Services: Near Bolívar Park, it offers WiFi service, sauna, gym, and an elegant decoration, adequately furnished. In the mornings, enjoy an excellent American breakfast consisting of Colombian coffee, fresh juice or chocolates, bread, ham, and eggs.

● El Museo El Castillo: Located in the El Poblado neighborhood. This institution has an important collection of local and European art. This Museum exhibits everything from late 19th and early 20th-century furniture to Baccarat glassware, tableware, and European porcelain. The School of the Arts operates in its facilities, where workshops, seminars, and conferences are held for all audiences.

● Pueblito Paisa: It is a replica of a typical 20th century Antioquia town. This place is one of the favorite places to eat in Medellín, also to buy handicrafts and walk through the chapel, the school, the mayor's office, the priest's house, and the tobacconist.

● Jardín Botánico de Medellín: If you love nature, you do not miss the opportunity to visit the Joaquín Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden. It is located very close to the Universidad metro station, in the North Zone of the city. In this space you can enjoy the Patio de las Azaleas, it is one of the most romantic places in Medellín, surrounded by traditional Antioquia houses and flowers of different colors.

● El Aeroparque Juan Pablo II: It is a water park that is located right next to the Olaya Herrera Airport and can be easily reached from the Metroplus Belén Rosales station. It has a square with a coliseum and an acoustic shell where musical and cultural events are held in the open air.

● Parque Explora: Is a theme park dedicated to science and technology. This park is located in the North Zone and has an architecture that imposes on the view. It is recommended to visit the Children's Room, the 3D projection room, and the Open Room, located in the middle of native gardens and a cloud forest.

● January and February- Feria Taurina de la Macarena: The event brings together the most important exponents of bullfighting nationally and internationally and is recognized as one of the most important in Colombia. Among its events, activities such as the five fertilizer runs, a bullfight with picadors, and the traditional night bullfighting festival stand out.

● February 12 - Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria: La Virgen de La Candelaria is consecrated as Patroness of the city.

● June 16 - Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen: It is commemorated as a synonym for protection and intersection in dangerous situations. In Frontino is the basilica of Catholic worship Nuestra Señora del Carmen. 

● August 1 to 10 - Fiesta de las Flores: The carnival atmosphere that Medellín experiences during these days offer a wide diversity of events and shows, not all related to flowers, but all the merrymaking bears that general name of "Feria de las Flores" since flowers are the main setting of this holiday.

● October 12-14 - Festival Nacional Antioquia le canta a Colombia: The festival is considered the cultural heritage of the nation and aims to spread and promote the Andean music of Colombia and its interpreters. 

To move around the city of Medellín, you can use these options:

● Metro, Tram, and Metrocable: They have several lines and the value of the ticket is COP $ 2,550.

● Bus: It is the traditional transport and the value of the ticket is COP $ 2,200.

● Taxi: If you opt for a short trip, the minimum rate is COP $ 5,000. 

Medellín by bus: If the starting point is Cali, the distance is 418 km, which takes approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes. 

The most delicious dishes in Medellín are:

- Bandeja Paisa

- Calentao

- Sancocho

- Mondongo

- Empanadas de Iglesia

- Arepas

- Café 

The most representative souvenirs that you can buy in Medellín are:

- Sombrero vueltiao

- Mochilas wayúu

- Chinchorro

- Ruana

- Artesanías de Mola

- Café colombiano 

Medellín is located in the geographic center of the Aburrá Valley, on the central mountain range of the Andes. It is distributed in 16 communes: Popular, Santa Cruz, Manrique, Aranjuez, Castilla, Doce de Octubre, Robledo, Villa Hermosa, Buenos Aires, La Candelaria, Laureles-Estadio, La América, San Javier, El Poblado, Guayabal and Belén and five townships: Palmitas, San Cristóbal, Altavista, San Antonio de Prado and Santa Elena. 

• Arauca
• Expreso Bolivariano
• Expreso Palmira
• Flota Magdalena
  
  

Boarding points in Cali

• Terminal de Cali
  
  

Unboarding points in Medellín

• Terminal De Medellín
• Terminal del Norte
• Terminal del Sur

Medellin is a warm city that has exquisite food, delicious coffee, music, history, and much more. The places to visit are countless, without a doubt you will be delighted with them. When visiting Medellín you will find accommodations and restaurants of all prices, so that you will not feel limited and you can only focus on enjoying yourself.