Colombia

Travel eSIMs

10 GB of data for 30 days, set up before you fly. Prices as listed on each official page on October 26, 2026.

eSIM	Price	Good to know
GigSky	US$24.11	Shown as 10% off US$26.79
Airalo	US$28.00	Also sells a version with 100 minutes and 100 SMS at the same price
Yesim	US$29.76	Shown as a discount from US$72.00
Saily	US$29.99	Starts automatically when you arrive, once the eSIM and roaming are on

Airport transfers

Rides from Medellín airport (MDE), booked before you land.

Option	Good to know
intui.travel	Private transfers and shared shuttles. The driver meets you with a sign and tracks your flight, and the price includes fees and taxes

Hotels

Prices depend on your dates. Check the total and the cancellation terms before you book.

Owner’s Recommendations — Hotels I’ve Stayed At

These hotels are recommended based on the site owner’s personal stays. The notes reflect firsthand experiences, including location, comfort, facilities, and what stood out during each visit. Prices, amenities, and availability may change, so check the current details before booking.

Stayed therePersonally stayed • Firsthand experience

Factory Lofts

Location: Medellín

The location worked really well for me. There’s a station nearby and a supermarket right across the street, making everyday errands easy. It’s also a little removed from the busy La 70 area, so noise wasn’t an issue during my stay.

BYV Select — Hotels Worth Considering

Our BYV Select hotels are chosen for their strong guest ratings, substantial review counts, and convenient locations for getting around. These selections are based on Klook listing information.

Option	Good to know
Hotel BH El Poblado (Klook) BYV Select	In El Poblado, about 13 minutes’ walk from Aguacatala metro station

Car rentals

Booking sites that compare rental companies. Check what insurance your quote includes before you pay. If you plan to use your credit card’s rental car coverage, ask your card company before you travel for a letter that states what it covers for your rental dates.

Option	Good to know
Economybookings	Compares rental companies at Medellín airport, including Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar and local companies such as Localiza. Extra insurance is usually charged in US dollars
QEEQ	Pick-up at Medellín’s José María Córdova airport and in cities such as Bogotá, Cali and Cartagena

Things to do & tours

Entry tickets, day trips and tours you can book online. Check the meeting point, what is included and the cancellation terms before you book. Details as listed on each site on October 26, 2026.

Option	Good to know
Tiqets (Medellín)	Entry tickets such as Parque de la Conservación, Parque Norte and the Museum of Modern Art (MAMM), plus the Medellín City Card
Guatapé day trip (Klook)	Small-group day trip from Medellín to the Rock of Guatapé (El Peñol), the town of Guatapé and a coffee farm. Pick-up in Medellín for a small fee paid to the operator. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Arví Park guided hike (Klook)	Four-hour small-group hike that starts and ends at Arví Park. Check the cancellation conditions on the page, as they are not a simple free cancellation

Luggage storage

Places to leave your bags for a few hours or a day.

Option	Good to know
Radical Storage	Locations in Medellín, such as El Poblado and Laureles

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Good to know

• Prices change. Check the total, the insurance and the cancellation terms on the booking page before you pay.
• We list what each company states. We haven’t tested these services.