The 2026 GHP Meeting will take place at:
Universidad de Antioquia
Cl. 67 #53-108, Aranjuez,
Medellín, Antioquia
Colombia
There are many types of accommodations in different price ranges in Medellín which are in the vicinity of the meeting venue. Please use your own preferred method to find and book your accommodation.
By Air
Medellin International Airport also known as Aeropuerto de Medellín José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) is de only airport in Medellín. Medellin city center is about 15 miles from the Airport.
The fastest way to get from Medellin Airport to the city is to book a private transfer or taxi beforehand. The prices for Medellín Airport transfers are set and already include tolls and tips. Duration is about 30 minutes and will cost around 35–80 USD. You can make a reservation for either at https://mdeairport.com/airport-transportation/. Uber is also available at Medellín Airport and can be booked through the Uber app.
Traveling from the airport to the city by bus is also possible. You can find more information about the bus route and schedule at https://combusessa.com/rutas/. Transfer time takes up to 60 minutes and costs are 5–10 USD. For additional information and frequently asked questions visit the blog page.
By Land
Buses are a common and efficient way to reach Medellín if you are traveling from other Colombian cities. Colombia’s bus network is extensive and well-developed, linking major cities, small communities and popular tourist sites. You will arrive at one of the city’s main bus terminals. Some long-distance inter-city bus companies are well-known companies Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Brasilia, Flota Magdalena and Rapido Ochoa.
Getting around Medellín
Getting around Medellín is made easy by using the Medellin Metro System, which is made up of trains, aerial cables, buses and a tram. Details about all the lines, connections, routes, schedules, prices and services can be found at https://www.metrodemedellin.gov.co/en/users/integrated-system.
Cívica, the Contactless Smart Card (CSD), allows you to store money to pay for your trips on the METRO, the Cables, the Buses of Lines O, 1 and 2, the Feeder routes of Cuencas 3, 6 and 7, on the Ayacucho tram and on the routes integrated to the System. For more information visit https://www.metrodemedellin.gov.co/en/users/how-to-travel-in-the-medellin-metro.
Colombia grants visa exemption to 102 specified nationalities and territories for short-stay travel under the Visitor (V) category, permitting stays of up to 90 days without a visa. Eligible passport holders may enter without authorization. Consult the list of exempt nationalities and territories for confirmation. Travelers holding passports from other countries should review the requirements and application process for a short-stay Visitor visa to ensure compliance before traveling to Colombia.
For any emergency, whether you need police, ambulance or firefighters, call 123.
If you need a pharmacy, you will find 24/7 options. Drug stores such as La Rebaja and Pasteur are in different parts of the city. In addition, some hospitals have emergency pharmacies open all the time.
Medellín is the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia department and the country’s second-largest city. Known as the City of Eternal Spring for its mild, year-round climate, it sits in the Aburrá Valley at roughly 1,500 meters above sea level. As any major city it offers visitors many things to discover. Cultural highlights include the Museo de Antioquia, Botero Plaza, and theaters. Visitors find green spaces such as Arví Park and the Botanical Garden, alongside vibrant neighborhoods with notable murals and cafés.
Visit https://www.medellin.travel/?lang=en and/or https://www.visitmedellin.co/ for ideas and useful information.
Image banner (left to right) courtesy of: Alonso Cárdenas – Medellín Parque de Luz, Bernard Gagnon – Graffiti in Comuna 13, Medellín, Hey ho, let’s go – Fuente de la Universidad de Antioquia, Zarateman – Medellín, un viaje en el tiempo 2, SajoR – Madre Monte obra de Jose Horacio Betancur
