Medellín, Colombia

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Medellin is a modern city with incredibly beautiful spring weather all year long, and very friendly people. The city isn't pretty like Cartagena, but the surrounding area is quite beautiful.

In the 80s, when Pablo Escobar was running the town, Medellin was rather dangerous, but things have changed and now it's one of the safest cities in South America.

Population: 2.5 million Elevation: 1540 meters. Average temperature: 23 degrees Celcius. | Editing history.

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Hostel San Lorenzo de Ana Medellin (0 comments) Cr 37A 11B-34 Tel: 268-9156

Waypoint Hostel (1 comments) Carrera 48 B# 10 Sur - 08 Tel: 57 - 4 - 312 52 94 Tel: 300 671 99 12 Website: www.waypointhostel.com Website: Email: waypointhostel at gmail dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Waypoint is a hostel located in La Aguacatala neighborhood, a quiet place surrounded by green areas just a block away from EAFIT University and three blocks from Aguacatala Metro Stop. There is a pool, bbq area, hammocks, internet, wi-fi, library, hot water, tv room, kitchen and a realxing environment. Prices are 22.000 COP to 33.000 COP private room. Environmental owners will give you local non common travel information.

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Black Sheep Hostel (6 comments) Transversal 5A No 45 - 133 To get there, tell the taxi driver it's in Tel: 311 15 89 Tel: 311 13 79 Website: http://www.blacksheepmedellin.com/ Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
This hostel in El Poblado is owned by a New Zealander and a good new option that opened in 2005. It's a 15 minute walk from Parque Poblado, in a quiet residential neighbourhood. The house is large with lots of hangout spaces and a garden, and has a good kitchen you can use, barbeque, hammocks, internet and so on. If you don't want to take a taxi, you can go to metro stop Poblado and walk from there (15 minutes). Dorm beds are 18000 pesos (US $10), a double room is 36000 pesos (US$ 20).

Casa Kiwi (0 comments) Carrera 36 No 7-10 Tel: 268-2668 Website: http://www.casakiwi.net Email: casakiwi at gmail dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
In Poblado, close to the Parque Lleras where most of the party in this area is. Pool table, kitchen, internet and so on. Dorm beds are 18000 COP / 10 US$, private rooms without bath US$ 14 and with bathroom US$ 19. Appears to now be run by a gringo.

The Palm Tree Hostal (5 comments) Carrera 67 No 48D - 63 in Barrio Suramericana, 3 blocks from Suramericana metro station Tel: (57) 4 260 2805 Tel: Cel: 300 241 92 09 Website: www.palmtreemedellin.com Email: info at palmtreemedellin dot com Email: palmtreemedellin at yahoo dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
The Palm Tree Hostel is located in a central area, just a few blocks from the downtown, close to buses and the metro and the old city La Calle 70, La 33 an El Centro where the nightlife happens.

The Provenza Hostal (0 comments) Website: http://www.provenzahostal.com, Email: provenzahostal at gmail dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
In El Poblado. Dorm beds are more expensive starting at 25000 pesos (US$ 11) and there are 2 private rooms too.

Hotel Gomez Cordoba (0 comments) Carrera 46 No 50-29 on Avenida Oriental Tel: 513 16 76 Private rooms available.
An ok and very cheap option in the center: it's central but it seems safe and relatively clean. A room is 15000 (US$ 6), even if 2 people stay there. I suspect they double as a love hotel. Nextdoor is Hotel Caldas with "TV canal de adultos!" (adult TV channel), which seems a bit more dodgy.

Tiger Paw Hostel (6 comments) Car 36 no. 10-49 Tel: 311-6079 Tel: 313-819-5939 Website: www.tigerpawhostel.com Email: info at tigerpawhostel dot com Cheapest night: 10 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Situated about 3 blocks from Parque Lleras. Newly renovated building with 8 new bathrooms. Sports bar with USA sports programming and multiple flat screen TVs. Bunks with built-in private lockers, shelves, reading lights,and maximum 6 beds to a room. Free high-speed internet and WiFi. Privates with or without baths available.

HOSTEL CRISTAL (0 comments) Carrera 49 No 57 - 12, Tel: 511-5631 Private rooms available.
511-5631 42,000 (US$ 18) for a double room, 35,000 for a single room with bathroom. It's a typical low budget business hotel.

HOTEL CAPITOLIO (1 comments) Carrera 49 No 57 - 24, Tel: 512-0012 Cheapest night: 18 US$/night. Private rooms available.
Is next door to Hostel Odeon This Place has some more marble and glass in its lobby. 43000 (US$ 18) for a small but clean single with bathroom, 52000 for a double.

Hostal Medellin (4 comments) Cra. 65# 48 -144 Tel: +57 (4) 230 05 11 Tel: 3113348083 Website: www.hostalmedellin.com Email: info at hostalmedellin dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Friendly hostel near Suramericana metrostation, supermarkets and the museum of modern arts. Large kitchen, garden, laundry service, Internet (wi-fi), Dvd / TV area, Pool table, free coffee, and a working NES. They also sell cold drinks, cigarettes, sweets, etc. It is very popular with biker tourists because if it's large garage.

Hostal Tamarindo (0 comments) Calle 7 # 35-36, Zona Rosa, El Poblado Tel: 4-268 9828 Tel: 315 451 6268 Website: http://hostaltamarindo.googlepages.com/ Email: hostaltamarindo at gmail dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Clean and cheap, 18,000 pesos for dorm rooms, they also have private rooms. 3 Blocks from Lleras Park - Where all the night life is!!! Colombian - American owner. Great, well equipped open kitchen.

The Pitstop (1 comments) Cra 43e no 5 - 110, Patio Bonito, Poblado Tel: (+574) 352 1176 Website: www.pitstophostel.com Email: paul at pitstophostel dot com Cheapest night: 9 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
The PitStop Hostel is situated five minutes walk from the Zona Rosa (bars/ clubs/ restaurants) of Medellin. Dorms start at 18,000 pesos, private rooms start at 50,000. There's a garden with hammocks, a swimming pool with a bar, and a small gym.

sunshine hostel (0 comments) calle 9 # 43c - 36 Tel: 57 4 5820305 Tel: 314 6698957 Website: www.sunshinemedellin.com Email: sunshinemedellin at hotmail dot com Cheapest night: 9 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
a new hostel, located in poblado - the best part of the city,near a huge supermarket (Exito) and parque poblado. 5 min. from the metro station,and only 5 min from parque lleras,which is the main place for the city nightlife. dorms starting from 17,000, price for a private room - from 35,000.it's a big house and the back part has a cool chill out zone,hammocks,and hookah service.the kitchen is always open,the coffee is for free and don't forget the ping pong table...enjoy medellin!

Yellow House Hostel (0 comments) Carrera 81A #47A-48 1 block from Floreste Metro Station Tel: 57-4-411-2873 Tel: Cell 57-310-3136 Website: www.medellintravelguide.com/medellin_yellowhousehostel.html Email: yellowhousehostel at hotmail dot com Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
New hostel 1 block from Floreste Metro station, 10 minute walk to the stadium and 2 block walk to shopping, pharmacies, restaurants etc. Owned and operated by 4 English speaking Colombianas. 1 Private room and dormitory style rooms that start at US$ 14. Big enclosed back yard and patio area. Wi-Fi and computer gaming area and pool table room.

Casa Del Sol (3 comments) Calle 49, 81A 24(Calasanz) Tel: 4220531 Website: www.hostalcasadelsol.com Cheapest night: 18000 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Casa del Sol is a colombia owned hostel.2minute walk from the Floresta station of the metro.18 cop a night(dorm) and that includes brekkie.Really friendly place and just nice and quite for any1 who is looking for a chilled out place.

La Finca (2 comments) countryside of medellin,near the airport Tel: 3004055041 Website: http://lafincamedellin.blogspot.com Email: yadid10 AT HOTMAIL DOT COM Cheapest night: 12000 US$/night. Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
This is a new hostel in the countryside of Medellin.Located in a really beautiful area near the airport with amazing views and beautiful surrounding countryside.A great place to go and just relax in the countryside.Nice walks in the area.Or its really easy to get around and see the sights using public transport.Also has a sauna and games room.Dorm beds are 12cop a night.Get in contact with the owner to arrange transport to and from the finca.I really enjoyed my stay here.

Vica Hostel (0 comments) Calle 32 E No. 70 - 80, Laureles El Nogal, Website: http://www.vicahostel.com/eng/index.php Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Vica hostel’ is located in a beautiful neighborhood of Medellin where you can find great places for your leisure time and that is very well communicated. Our hostel is two blocks between avenue 80 and street 33. It is a very familiar, safe and calm place, there; you can enjoy BBQ area with rocking chairs. We also have two computers with CD and DVD player, WI-FI area, internet, clean kitchen, No curfew and fully equipped; hot water all day, living room and a big screen TV. All our rooms are comfortable with shared and private bathrooms. And honestly, there is a good atmosphere and our staff will try their best to make you enjoy your stay. Our services: Laundry services, Airport pickup, Transfers to stations, Bed linen, towels, soap and blanket included in the price Bar, Private space to keep your personal stuff, Telephone, Check in 24h, Check out 3pm

61prado (1 comments) calle 61 (Moore) # 50A-60 Tel: 254 9743 Tel: 3117030447 Website: www.61prado.com Email: 61prado at gmail dot com Cheapest night: 13 US$/night. Private rooms available.
inexpensive long or short term stays in the old cultural center of medellin. all rooms have private bathrooms, cable tv, high speed wireless internet. two blocks from metro. dutch owner, mostly travellers that chill out for a few weeks or longer stay here weekly rate 125.000 col pesos single room or 165.000 col pesos double room for 1-2ppl

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Hotel Campestre Los Colores (0 comments) Autopista medellin bogota Km 146,doradal Tel: +57-4-511-7368 Tel: +57-315-258-9907 Website: www.loscoloreshotel.com Email: info at loscoloreshotel dot com Email: ventas at loscoloreshotel dot com Private rooms available.
Great option if you want to leave the city for a few days, nice renovated cabañas , very close to hacienda napoles and forest reserve rioclaro, it costs about $65 dollars for 2 people ¨double¨ includes all 3 meals for both, There's a huge garden with a swimming pool with a bar and a lake where you can fish,nice and calm. great place!!!!!!! www.loscoloreshotel.com

Global Hostel (0 comments) Carrera 35 #7-58 Zona Rosa Dorm beds available. Private rooms available.
Global Hostal Colombia is a boutique hostel in the heart of Zona Rosa, in Medellin. Global Hostel stands out from other Hostels. It is designed to give a boutique Hotel feel, at hostel prices. It is considered a five star hostel ! We are located just blocks away from the famous Parque Lleras and its fabulous restaurants, clubs, and bars and night life where you can check out all our colombian cuisine. This is the place to be for a great nightlife and the best food in town. We are partnered up with some of the hottest nightclubs and bars in Medellin. Global Hostel guests will get a free access pass to enter any of the select nightclubs VIP's FOR FREE, including a complimentary free drink inside ! We are also conveniently located near the metro station for easy access to downtown medellin and all the area attractions. The hostal offers high speed internet access, breakfast and laundry service. Clean sheets and towels every day with maid service to your room. Breakfast Included Laundry Meeting Facilities Cable TV in every room Free internet access in the lobby and in rooms. Room Types: Twin Private Ensuite, $36.80usd, 3 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite, $23.12usd, 3 Bed Private Ensuite, 29.44

Things to do:

Medellin lies in a valley with a microclimate - hence the perfect weather.

This map shows the metro and some major roads. La Oriental connects El Centro (the center, a busy and old area) with El Poblado (a modern area where La Zona Rosa lies). Most travelers stay either in the Center or in the Poblado area.

Medellin is a big city, and there's more to it than just El Poblado. Once you start discovering the city, you'll find there are a lot of fun places to discover, eat and party, but you have to kind of know where to go. A listing and brief description (in Spanish) of the various barrios in Medellin can be found on the Wikipedia entry: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarriosdeMedell%C3%ADn

Listed below are various locales within Medellin areas of interest for the visitor: El Poblado

El Poblado is a popular area with travelers - a few of the best hostels are located here. It's relatively rich, and there are a lot of places to eat and drink. The main area of interest is quite small and walkable.

(This map is oriented differently than the one above.)

Parque Lleras (the so-called "Zona Rosa") is surrounded with flashy bars and discos, and full of rich people. Parque Poblado (3 blocks away) is where the more alternative scene hangs out in El Poblado and drinks cheap beers and aguardiente. On La Diez (10th) are some more bars and discos.

There's really no point in listing all the places to eat and drink here, just walk around and see what tickles your fancy. It's a small area.

Berlin (Calle 10 No 41 - 64), on Calle 10, is the default hangout bar for foreigners. It's quite nice actually, Medellin doesn't have as many bar/cafe style places as Bogota, so this is where people go. It has pool tables, beers, the usual.

There are a lot more places on Calle 10, Blue is popular for dancing.

You won't go hungry or thirsty here, there are plenty of places to eat in El Poblado. One of the few standout restaurants that's not a bland nor expensive place is Nuqui (http://www.nuqui.com, Carrera 42 No 10 - 49, 1 block from Parque Poblado), a coastal restaurant with an nice interior. The same restaurant has 2 more branches, one in the center (Calle 55 No 45 - 83, tel 512 96 94) and one in Llano Grande. The main attraction is fish. Lunch specials are pretty affordable.

To get to Poblado from the center just take the bus at the corner of the Exito marked "Poblado". Areas in the Center.

There are a few interesting areas, all within walking distance, in the center of Medellin. The area is very busy with traffic and people, and old but not colonial like for example Bogota's Candelaria area.

This map of the center shows most of the interesting areas: Parque de Bolivar, Plazoleta de las Esculturas, Parque Berrio and El Guanabano.

El Guanabano. Strangely neglected in the travel guides, this small area in the center is one of the bohemian hearts of Medellin. There are a bunch of cafes that double as lunchtime restaurants, and there is the very tiny Guanabano park where everyone just hangs out and smokes. You'll easily recognize the tiny park because of the iron statues of humans. It's a nice bohemian mix of streetlife with some more upscale-ish cafes.

This is a great area to have lunch, and a great area to have some beers at night.

El Estabon Prendido (239 34 00) is one of the few great salsa places in Medellin. It is great fun and plays good music. During lunch, it's also a popular lunch restaurant. Next door is Donde Eduard (Cl 53 No 42 - 63), which is also a popular lunchtime restaurant.

There are a few small cafes (they also serve food) right on the park that are quite good, mainly open at night.

Amor y Sabos has lunch for 5000 pesos and is a cafe at night too.

El Acontista is a more upscale cafe and restaurant across the road from Amor y Sabos. Lunch is 8000 pesos.

Prado Centro is a hilly residencial neighbourhood with some beautiful houses and a few theaters, right next to the center. It's a nice area for an afternoon discovery walk. You could walk all the way to the Universidad de Antioquia (at metro stop Universitario), and take a metro back. The interesting Medellin cemetary is at metrostop Hospital, on the way.

Many houses in Prado Centro are really large and were built in the 1920s, 1940s when that part of the city was where the rich people lived. These days, this area isn't rich at all, but there are still great houses, lots of flowers and you'll probably stumble upon a few theaters or dance schools while walking around. Ask for "Prado Centro" when asking directions.

There is strong movement to convert Prado Centro into a cultural nexus in the city. There are several small theaters and dance groups that have been working in the area for several years. There is a new hotel at the corner of Moore and Balboa (Cl 61 and Cra 50A) that offers nice inexpensive rooms with breakfast, and there is an alternative art space called the Casa Tres Patios that shows some of the most experimental contemporary art in the city. The exhibitions change every month, and there are artist lectures and other activities. It is located at Cra. 50A #63-31. El Centro: around Parque Bolivar.

A short walk from El Guanabano, Parque Bolivar is kinda run-down but there's a nice church to visit and some good restaurants. On Sundays there's sometimes live classical music in the park, and the first Saturday of every month there's a crafts market called San Alejo. At night this area is not always the safest, although ok if you keep your eyes open.

The absolute best place to eat in Medellin perhaps, Mango Maduro is a tiny bohemian restaurant that's kind of hard to find, but once you've found it once you won't forget where it is. Walk to the main road away from the Church, cross the street and make a left. Walk roughly a half-block and be on the lookout for a door with stairs leading to this second floor restaurant--there's a sign but it's hard to see. It's next door to "Los Toldos" (a restaurant) if you're having trouble. It has 9 small tables and friendly service. It's only open for lunch, and there's only 1 set lunch to choose from. The food is very good, a different take on some Colombian classic every day for less than 5500 pesos (US$ 2.5).

The cheapest place to eat in the center continues to be La Estancia, in the Parque Bolivar. It's a big space with tables, you just line up and eat a lunch meal for 2600 pesos (US$ 1.3). It's not fancy (at all), but it's good for a certain kind of people watching.

There's another very cheap lunch option in a hole in the wall place at the parqueadero in the Parque Bolivar. I don't think it has a name, lunch is 4000 pesos (US$ 1.5).

Salon Versalles (in Pasaje Junin) is famous for its argentian empenadas (the owner is Argentinian) and always full for lunch, although the food is pretty average. It's better as a cafe in the afternoon, to have a coffee.

About the only real vegetarion option is Restaurante Govinda's (Calle 51 No 52 - 17), run by Medellin's friendly Hare Krishna's. Reasonable vegetarian meals (lunch only, all week except sunday) are 4500 pesos (US$ 2). The restaurant is upstairs.

While you're in the area, the Plazoleta de Esculturas has a bunch of Botero statues, and in this area there are some museums too. The Museo de Antioquia (http://www.museodeantioquia.org, Carrera 52 No 52 - 43) is very good and has a large Botero collection. Alfredo Botero is from Medellin, so this is a good place to see his works.

The church on the Parque Bolivar is called the Catedral Metropolitana, one of South America's biggest brick churches. If the main door is closed look on the side.

The Basilica de la Candelaria, at the Parque Berrio, was built in 1770. There are always people outside selling religious offerings and such.

Finally, El Hueco, southwest of the Parque Berrio metro station, is a big area where you can buy cheap clothes and salsa CDs from street vendors who know what they're talking about salsa-wise. You'll hear "amilamilamil" (indicating it costs 1000 pesos) shouted hundreds of times. El Estadio / La 70 Other Areas of Interest in Medellin

La 70 is another interesting area to party - lots of restaurants and bars. It's less high-class than the Zona Rosa. You can get here easily by taking the subway to El Estadio. On Sundays, thousands of people come here to exercise and run - some of the roads are closed then.

La 33 is a long avenue stretching from Barrio San Diego all the way through Laureles. You will find many bars, smaller discos and restaurants along the entire stretch. Like La 70, it is less high-class than the Zona Rosa. While there are no metro stations along La 33, you can easily arrive here via taxi or bus. For those wanting to take a break from the typical Colombian fare, there is an Italian restaurant opened by a Colombian who spent years living in Atlanta (where he presumably learned how to cook Italian food) on La 33 called Vitto's Ristorante located at Calle 33 #74 B 310. The telephone number there is 411 7247. The owner/chef speaks great English.

El Rumbantana (Calle 44 (San Juan) No 74 - 80, tel 412 51 52) is the best salsa bar in Medellin, and one of the best in the country and that includes Cali. It's a small bar with great salsa, started in 1995 by Sergio Santana, who wanted to start a real salsa place in Medellin where they play old school salsa, not the more modern commercial stuff that you hear everywhere. You can just come to drink some ron (rum) and be amazed at the dancing moves and the atmosphere, or have a go on the small dancefloor. Other places to see in Medellin

La Placita de Flores (Carrera 30 No 50) is an interesting market in the center (off our map), it opens almost every day all day. The special thing about this market is the upstairs area where they sell herbs. You can buy teas, herbs for baths and so on. If you want to try something, ask for palo sancto, small wooden sticks that burn like incense (500 pesos for a pack). It's not touristy at all.

El Patio Del Tango (Calle 23 No 58 - 38, tel 351 28 56) is not in any of the main areas to visit, but it's a great place to eat some decent (Argentinian) steak and listen to singers singing live tango on the patio. The owner often throws in some songs too. It's small and homey - a real hidden treasure of Medellin. some pictures here

Envigado is a town outside of Medellin, but you can take the metro there (stop Envigado). It's Pablo Escobar's hometown, but quite safe these days. It's a nice area to party at night, it's more down to earth than the Zona Rosa. The main party area is Calle 38b, one block from the main square. There's a good salsa bar that plays old videos and music, just walk down 38b.

Universidad de Antioquia (metro stop Universitario) is also worth a visit, especially because you can visit the cemetery too once you're in the area - it's great. Also nextdoor is the Jardin Botanica, the botanical garden of Medellin, also worth a visit.

El Cerro Nutibarra is a small hill in the middle of the town. On top is a small replica of an Antioquian town, but the only reason to visit is really to walk up the hill, a nice walk.

Vinacure (Carrera 50 No 100D Sur-7), last but not least, is an incredible party place outside of Medellin. You'll have to take a bus or taxi (less than US$ 10) but it's worth it. An English artist settled in that area a long time ago, and started giving parties in his house, which was full of art, statues, paintings and so on. They were so popular that he opened a larger place. The art is very trippy, and the music is generally pretty good - English house, pop and so on. Some days are better than others as always. It's totally worth a visit just to see the art and the decoration (there's a small exposition area in the back too).

Queareparaenamorarte http://www.arepamor.com/ On the road from Medellin to El Retiro, this restaurant has the best of the local cuisine. The owner has done extensive research of the typical Colombian flavours and culinary traditions, and as a result the menu has a variety of starters and main courses including chorizos, empanadas and beans with different types of picantes and side dishes. To get there, take a bus ($2) to El Retiro from Centro Comercial San Diego and get off at Partidas de la Fe, also known as la Y de la Fe. Main courses range from $10 to $15. It was featured on Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" on the Travel Channel.

Getting around & transportation:

Buses and taxis are plentiful, and the metro works great too.

Medellin has 2 bus stations and 2 airports. When you arrive by bus from Bogota or the coast (Cartagena, Santa Marta), you'll arrive in the northern bus terminal. If you arrive from Cali or the south, you arrive in the southern terminal. From both terminals, you can easily take taxis to your hostel. From the northern terminal, you can hop on the metro.

The main international airport is outside of the city, it's called Jose Maria Cordoba airport, almost all flights land there. The airport inside the city is called Olaya Herrera and is served by three domestic carriers (ADA, Satena, Aires) with flights to over 20 Colombian cities including Cali and Bogota. A taxi from the international airport is 50000 pesos. There are also collectivo buses for about 6000 per person. The city is about 45 minutes away from the airport.

Taxis are metered in Medellin, and the meter shows the exact amount, so it's even easier than in Bogota where you have to check on a chart.

Buses from the center to Poblado are labeled "Poblado" and leave at the corner of the Exito supermarket.

The Medellin metro (http://www.metrodemedellin.org.co/portal/) is a source of great pride in Medellin. It's clean, runs well, is affordable and is a great way to get around. If you want to make a Paisa a compliment about their city, compliment them on the metro. It runs above the ground, and doing a complete tour is not a bad way to see the city. There is a new part of the metro called Metro Cable that uses cable cars up the hills. It's north of the center, and you see some great views of the city.

The center of Medellin

Poblado

Travelguides:

Guatape and El Peñol.: Guatape is located approximately 90 minutes outside of Medellin. The main attraction are the beautiful lakes and a funky rock sticking out of the landscape, El Peñol.

 

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Cali2005 says on Jun 6, 2008, 07:40: Hotels & Hostels not posting correct dollar rates: For backpackers every dollar counts, and ALL tourist should be aware of the true value they will need to pay when arriving at a hotel. Hotel owners should be updating their dollar rates because of the changing peso exchange rate. Currently many hotels are charging up to 50% more than what they say they are charging if you look at the dollar quotes next to the pesos! Many hotels and hostels simply need to use the current conversion rate. Backpackers are counting every dollar and this type of information is very important. Example 1) 15,000 pesos is not US $6. 15,000 / 1709.73 = US 8.77 based on the June 6th, 2008 exchange rate. This is nearly 3 dollars higher than advertised. You may say close to 50% higher than advertised. Example 2) 25,000 pesos is actually USD 14.62 and not USD 11.00 as advertised. http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=USDCOP=X you can find the current exchange rate. The June 6th rate comes from the market close on the Colombian US Peso exchange on June 5th. Let's be responsible and not misleading educated website users. Medellin Apartments and Tours http://www.ParadiseRealtyMedellin.com 0 funny, 0 helpful.

Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 7, 2008, 14:41: Good point, I guess posting like this: "15,000 pesos (= 9$)" would be better, although the dollar amount would of course always change over time. Mmmm.. maybe we can find a better mechanism for converting to dollars.. or maybe we should just post in only pesos? Poor but snappy 0 funny, 0 helpful.

Cali2005 says on Jun 13, 2008, 18:48: A way to integrate currency conversions into the price of the hotels profiles would be a hot feature. The problem would be finding a service that provides an easy interface for webmasters to use. For the time being we will just have to deal with static data and a falling dollar .. Cheers! Medellin Apartments and Tours http://www.ParadiseRealtyMedellin.com 0 funny, 0 helpful.

wabbits says on Jun 25, 2008, 14:49: I think the best method is to simply post in the local currency. Anyone who is traveling has a general sense of what the current rate is, and if they don´t there are plenty of places to find it. 0 funny, 0 helpful.

Cali2005 says on Oct 1, 2008, 12:12: I just posted some general Colombia travel information with some photos of Medellin. Check out http://www.TravelColombia.org We also have Medellin Tours photos from the flower festival as well. http:/www.MedellinTours.net Cheers! Medellin Apartments and Tours http://www.ParadiseRealtyMedellin.com 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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