Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) formerly known as Rionegro Airport, is 29 km of the city of Medellin.

Options to get to the city centre from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Airport are:

Taxi   Uber or taxi approximately USD $25 ($100,000 pesos)

Car Rental

Bus

The Colombian peso (COP) is the currency of Colombia. The official peso symbol is $, with Col$. also being used to distinguish it from other peso- and dollar-denominated currencies

Check current exchange rates at Xe Currency Exchange currency converter.

ATMs are available and credit cards are widely accepted. Credit cards with “plus” option allow cash withdrawal.

*For ease of payment, please let your credit card companies know where and when you will be traveling.

Many countries citizens do not require a visa to enter Colombia. Check with your travel agent or the Colombian Embassy in your country to confirm.

If you are traveling from Brazil, you will require a Yellow Fever vaccine to enter.

If you require a visa invitation, email Customer Service

They will require the following information:
Passport name
Passport number
Address
Phone number
Class dates
Approximate travel dates

• bring an umbrella (or light waterproof jacket, hat & boots if you prefer)
  
  
• packing layers are always a great idea. Bring a light jacket or wrap for evening, also bring one to class for body temperature fluctuations
  
  
• comfortable walking shoes to explore the sights, or shop
  
  
• sunglasses, sunscreen and hat for sunny days outdoors
  
  
• Colombia uses Type A and B plugs, so if you’re coming from a country with different outlets, you’ll need an adapter. 

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Hotel el Zarzo  5* - 9min from Venue 

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Hotel Estelar Blue 4.5* - 5min from venue