The InterContinental Medellin is a resort-like setting, situated in the El Poblado residential area on the side of a mountain, approximately three miles from downtown and 19 miles from Jose Maria Cordova Airport. Local attractions include the Museo de Antioquia, Museo Interactivo, and Parque de los Deseos.

Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, guest laundry, Hertz rental car desk, onsite parking (fee), laundry/dry cleaning, babysitting, gift shop, currency exchange, shoeshine, newsstand, ice machine, fax/photocopying services, business center, and safe deposit box. Guests may also enjoy the outdoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and shopping arcade. Onsite drinks and dining are available at the El Fogon de Piedra, Guest rooms feature bathrobes, satellite/cable TVs, high-speed Internet access, in-room movies, in-room safes, mini-bars, dual-line telephones, and voicemail.

Medellin a proud and modern city of almost three (3) million population, with an area of 362 kilometers squared, and an average temperature of 24 degress Centigrade. It is capital of Antioquia department. It is widely regarded in Colombia as a clean, well-organized and economically vibrant community. Its people are hard-working and industrious. Major industries include coffee and flower export, information technology and hotel services. Medellin has more Internet hook-ups than any other Colombian city. It is also the fashion capital of Colombia. And each year the "Feria de Las Flores" (Flower Festival) attracts visitors from all over South America for parades and conventions. The city's fast and efficient "Metro" is the only public transit subway system in Colombia. And the "Empresas de Pública de Medellin" is widely viewed as the best public utility service in the country. In culinary delights, Medellin is said to have created Colombia's ubiquitous "arepa" - a bread and corn patty stuffed with cheese, and often chicken or beef. Meanwhile, Medellin's historical traditions are evident in Pueblito Viejo, a squared section of town with homes and shops preserved as they were 100 years ago.

Visa Information
The Citizens of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Colombia as a tourist for up 180 days: Andorra, Antigua y Barbuda, Argentin,a Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belice, Bolivia, Brazi, Brunei-Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Chin, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cypru, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvado, Finland, France, Germany, Granada, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panam, Paraguay, Peru, Philipines, Portuga, Rumania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, San Marino, Santa Luca, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela

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Weather
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Taxes
Every person travelling by air must pay a departure tax of 28 USD (This amount is periodically adjusted). The national revenue stamp tax is 15 USD. That is, the departure tax is 43 USD.
For more accurate information, go to the section of Travelers in the Act 2685 from 1999, the web page www.dian.gov.co

Tips
The tip for food and beverage services is usually 10% and absolutely voluntary. It must not be included in the check or bill. The customer decides whether to leave or not an extra amount for the service.

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