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Event Location on 12th November: Presencial – Cámara de Comercio de Medellín: CALLE 53 45 77, MEDELLIN, Antioquia
Event Location on 13th November: Presencial – Jardín Botánico de Medellín – Orquideorama – Calle 73 N 51D – 14, Medellín, Antioquia
Registration is compulsory for all attendees (add LINK):
– Free for UITP Members
– Non-members: €150
Registration closes on 30th October.
Please verify if you require a visa to attend the event in Colombia. If you require the visa, please provide the following information (to [email protected] , cc [email protected]):
Full name
Passport number
Planned arrival and departure dates for Colombia
What is the purpose of the trip to Colombia? (if you are going to enter any specific equipment or commercial samples, it must be mentioned to include it in the letter)
Accommodation in Medellin:
Hotel York Luxury Suites Medellin by Preferred – Calle 17sur – 63 Carrera 43a, Medellín 050001
The local host has kindly negotiated special rates for UITP delegates. More info will be shared soon.
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.
Use Medellin’s Metro
Our local host, Metro de Medellin, has kindly organized 3 fantastic activities for UITP members on Saturday, 15 November. More details will follow in the next weeks.
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
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
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