Tap Water, 100% Drinkable!
The water quality in Medellín is one of the best in the world...
Medellín’s tap water is safe to drink. However, some areas outside the city may experience occasional variations in quality. It’s always a good idea to boil water or use a filter if you have concerns.
Electric Power, as in US!
The standard electrical current in Colombia is 110 volts AC (60 Hz)...
The country primarily uses Type A and Type B electrical plugs and sockets for connections. Visitors from Europe should bring converters suitable for these connections.
Free WiFi Available!
Many restaurants and businesses offer free Wi-Fi access...
All shopping malls in the city provide free Wi-Fi. At some supermarkets, parks, public buildings and metro stations there is also internet service.
No Visa Needed! (in most cases...)
We'd love to have you here. Most tourists do not need a visa to arrive in Medellin...
We Have a Lot of Holidays!
Colombia is ranked 14th in the world with 18 public holidays.
Se Habla Español!
A basic menu of expressions will help you get along with the locals...
Public Holidays in Colombia - 2024
January
Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 8: Epiphany
March
Monday, March 25: Saint Joseph’s Day
Thursday, March 28: Maundy Thursday
Friday, March 29: Good Friday
May
Wednesday, May 1: Labor Day
Monday, May 13: Ascension Day
June
Monday, June 3: Corpus Christi
Monday, June 10: Sacred Heart Day
July
Monday, July 1: Saints Peter and Paul Day
Saturday, July 20: Colombian Independence Day
August
Wednesday, August 7: Battle of Boyacá
Monday, August 19: Assumption of Mary
October
Monday, October 14: Columbus Day
November
Monday, November 4: All Saints’ Day
Monday, November 11: Cartagena Independence Day
December
Sunday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Day
Wednesday, December 25: Christmas
Public Holidays in Colombia - 2025
January
Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 6: Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day)
March
Monday, March 24: Saint Joseph’s Day
April
Thursday, April 17: Holy Thursday
Friday, April 18: Good Friday
May
Thursday, May 1: Labor Day
June
Monday, June 2: Ascension Day
Monday, June 23: Corpus Christi
Monday, June 30: Saint Peter and Saint Paul’s Day
July
Monday, July 1: Liturgical Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Saturday, July 20: Colombia’s Independence Day
August
Thursday, August 7: Battle of Boyacá (Colombia’s Independence)
Monday, August 18: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
October
Monday, October 13: Cultural Diversity Day
November
Monday, November 3: All Saints’ Day
Monday, November 17: Cartagena Independence Day
December
Monday, December 8: Immaculate Conception Day
Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
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