Medellín, Colombia Travel Guide - What To See & Do
Nonfiction, Travel, Caribbean & Latin America, South America, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
| Author: | David Fernandez | ISBN: | 1230000038201 |
| Publisher: | KWL | Publication: | December 13, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Fernandez |
| ISBN: | 1230000038201 |
| Publisher: | KWL |
| Publication: | December 13, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia. It's set in a scenic valley in Antioquia and is just one hour by plane from Bogotá.
Tourism in Medellín is growing rapidly. The nearby Arví Ecotourism Park features hiking trails, lakes, forests and streams. Here visitors can play various sports as well as activities like trekking, kayaking, biking, camping, fishing, swimming, sailing, rowing, horseback riding, bike tours and picnics.
Medellín has also become an important medical tourism destination, with the most common treatments being cosmetic surgery, refractive surgery, transplants and treatments related to heart problems and cancer.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Medellín
Sightseeing Highlights
- One Day Itinerary
Fun Activities
- Entertainment
- Sports
- Fairs, Shows & Exhibits
Cultural Life
Geography & Climate
Spanish Language Idiosyncrasies
Arrivals
Local Transportation
Studying in Medellín
- Learning Spanish
- Learning Tango
- Learning Colombian Cooking
Working
Shopping
- Shopping Malls
- Specialist Stores
Money
Colombian Cuisine & Dining Guide
The Bar Scene, Nightclubs & Drinking Guide
Accommodation Guide
Cultural Issues
Safety & Security
Staying Healthy
Staying in Touch & Communications
Local Services
Local & Day Trips
Recent History
- Crime & Pablo Escobar
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia. It's set in a scenic valley in Antioquia and is just one hour by plane from Bogotá.
Tourism in Medellín is growing rapidly. The nearby Arví Ecotourism Park features hiking trails, lakes, forests and streams. Here visitors can play various sports as well as activities like trekking, kayaking, biking, camping, fishing, swimming, sailing, rowing, horseback riding, bike tours and picnics.
Medellín has also become an important medical tourism destination, with the most common treatments being cosmetic surgery, refractive surgery, transplants and treatments related to heart problems and cancer.
Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.
Contents:
Welcome To Medellín
Sightseeing Highlights
- One Day Itinerary
Fun Activities
- Entertainment
- Sports
- Fairs, Shows & Exhibits
Cultural Life
Geography & Climate
Spanish Language Idiosyncrasies
Arrivals
Local Transportation
Studying in Medellín
- Learning Spanish
- Learning Tango
- Learning Colombian Cooking
Working
Shopping
- Shopping Malls
- Specialist Stores
Money
Colombian Cuisine & Dining Guide
The Bar Scene, Nightclubs & Drinking Guide
Accommodation Guide
Cultural Issues
Safety & Security
Staying Healthy
Staying in Touch & Communications
Local Services
Local & Day Trips
Recent History
- Crime & Pablo Escobar
