UITP Latin America Forum
Practical Information
Essential Information for Event Attendees
Find key event details, including venue, dates, and registration information, all in one place. Explore travel tips, accommodation options, and guidelines to ensure a smooth and productive experience.
Event Location on 12th November: Presencial – Cámara de Comercio de Medellín – Sede Poblado (Carrera 43A # 16 sur 245), Medellín, Colombia
Event Location on 13th November: Presencial – Jardín Botánico de Medellín – Cl. 73 #51D-14, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Event Location on 13th November: Presencial – (cóctel de clausura) – Museo de Antioquia, Carrera 52 # 52-43 Museo de Antioquia, Carrera 52 # 52-43
Registration is compulsory for all attendees:
– Free for UITP members – register here
– Non-UITP members €150 – register here
Registration closes on 30th October.
VISA
Please, kindly check if you need a visa to attend the event in Colombia. If that’s the case, contact your Division or Committee manager to get the template invitation letter. Fill it out and send it to Medellin Metro for signature to the attention of: Sara Castro Maya – [email protected]
Accommodation
Accommodation in Medellin:
Hotel York Luxury Suites Medellin by Preferred – Calle 17sur – 63 Carrera 43a, Medellín 050001
https://www.yorkluxurysuites.com
The local host has kindly negotiated special rates for UITP delegates.
Please, contact the hotel via [email protected] or WhatsApp +57 318 062 37 38 indicating ‘UITP Latin America Forum/Metro de Medellín’ in the subject
Travel information
José María Córdova International Airport is the second largest airport in Colombia. It is an international airport. In total, there are 36 airports around the world that have direct flights to Medellín, spread across 35 cities in 16 countries.
In addition to several connections from Bogotá, there are excellent connections from Panama.
How to get from José María Córdova Airport to Medellín City:
| Service | Price in USD (approx.) |
| Combuses (public bus) | $3.50 – $4.25 |
| Trans Millenium (bus) https://transmilenium.com/ | $2.38 |
| Colectivo (ACOA, shared) https://acoataxiaeropuerto.com/ | $6.12 – $7.38 |
| Official taxi (individual) | $24.50 – $27.50 |
Enjoy the city’s best experiences
Plan your stay and explore the city:
Medellin Travel: Website for finding activities and tours around the city, https://www.medellin.travel/
Cívica App
City Map: https://www.metrodemedellin.gov.co/usuarios/sistema-integrado/#mapas
In addition, our local host, Metro de Medellin, suggest 3 fantastic activities for Saturday, 15 November. More details will follow in the next weeks.
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Option 1
Parque Arví y tradición silletera
You will live the Arví experience, you will immerse yourself in different ecological trails, where you will learn about the variety of species of flora and fauna that inhabit the territory.
In addition, you will learn about the silletero culture of the township of Santa Elena, you will learn about this ancestral art and you will share with the silleteros who are declared Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Approximate duration: 9 hours
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Option 2
Graffiti Tour – Comuna 13
Museum of Modern Art – MAMM
You will learn about the social transformation that Comuna 13 has experienced for years, which has been achieved through art and culture, a tour that shows the resignification of a history.
You will tour the MAMM, a space for lovers of art and creativity, with a wide collection of high-quality permanent works and temporary exhibitions related to modern art in the city.
Approximate duration: 8 hours
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Option 3
Coffee farmer for a day
Tourist experience in the township of Palmitas in Medellín. You will learn about the entire coffee process and share with native people, enjoying their kindness and delicious gastronomy.
Approximate duration: 5 hours