metro
Articles tagged metro on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Medellín’s Transformation: The City’s Past & New Story
Once labeled the ‘most dangerous city in the world’, Medellín has undergone a significant transformation. Now a must-visit location on any South America itinerary, the city has taken several measures to change not only…
Comprehensive Guide to the Medellín Metro – Colombia’s Only Metro System
The Medellín Metro is the only rail-based metro system in Colombia. This is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the Medellín Metro system.
Medellín Expands Metro With New Tranvía Line
The tranvía line is the latest expansion to the Medellín Metro system, which is a tramline that opened recently and Jeff takes us on-board.
Best Bus Routes in Medellín
Ryan, who often uses public transportation, will tell us about the best bus routes in Medellín, the ones foreigners can use to get to the city’s best spots.
How to Use the Metro in Medellin
Editors note: this post about the Metro is out-of-date and incomplete and was updated in 2017 with a comprehensive guide to the Medellín Metro found here. The metro in Medellin is the only rail-based mass transportation…
What’s In Niquia?
Hang around Medellin long enough and you might start to wonder what’s in Niquia, the northern terminus of the metro line. A few months ago, I had plans to meet up with a friend on a Friday night. Boarding the metro on a…
Metrocable to Parque Arvi & Piedras Blancas
Medellin continues to look for ways to expand Colombia’s only metro system. By all accounts, the metrocable system which extends from the train line up into two different neighborhoods in the city has proven a success.…
A Few Insights Into The Colombian Culture
This is truly my first time traveling outside of the United States, so I’m noticing quite a few things about Colombian culture that are different to me. These things are definitely not bad, and mostly entertaining. The…
Public Transportation: Metro, Buses, and Taxis
I am very fond of the public transportation here. The Metro The Metro is extremely easy to use, as long as you pay attention to where the train you’re getting on doesn’t stop. Getting on the wrong train isn’t a big…
Brokebus Mountain
The return trip from paragliding became its own little adventure. First, we waited by the side of the road to hail a bus heading back to Medellin. Once on the bus, Martin took a seat near the front while Clint and I…
Metro Cable Car Ride #2
Riding the Medellin metro cable car for the second time.