Medellin Metrocable
Medellin Metrocable
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The Metrocable is a gondola lift that links the city center with the surrounding hillside communities. More than just an efficient mode of transportation, it is also a convenient and affordable way to see Medellin, offering breathtaking views of the city and surrounding countryside.
Your regular metro ticket covers the cost of the 30-minute ride, and you can take the trip multiple times as long as you do not exit the station. The hilltop residents make their daily commute on the Metrocable so it can get busy during peak hours. And take note of the timing of the last car from the top.
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- stephaniewoolseySan Jose, California185 contributionsGreat way to see this beautiful city and the comunas beneath.Great transportation system. Easy to take, with beautiful views. You can see the cable car routes along with the metro routes (and you can take Metro to get to the cable cars) by searching online. Correcting another reviewer, this is not the only way to get to Comuna 13. We took an uber (but there are also buses and taxis) and then walked and used their escalators on our tour of Comuna 13. Highly suggest you take the Metrocable to Parque Arvi - what amazing and relaxing views!Visited December 2022Written 31 December 2022
- Felipe GaviriaMedellin, Colombia37 contributionsAn aerial view to the city of the eternal springThis is an aerial perspective of the city of eternal spring. You can switch to line K from Acevedo metro station and do the Metro Cable experience. It's recommended to do it during the day after 9 am and before 4 pm, so you can get all the way up to Santa Elena, which is an area full of flowers and nature, although it is chili, I strongly recommend hiking Santa Elena. At the last station in Arvi Park you can find some of the Colombian flavors as Torta de Chocolo (Recommended), Obleas, Strawberries and Cream.Visited October 2022Written 9 January 2023
- Abi R7 contributionsA must doWe found out about the Metrocable experience on our last afternoon. It is not mentioned in the Lonely Planet guide under things to do, only under 'getting around' which we hadn't looked at as were walking and taking the odd Uber. This really is a must do when here. There are other sites which explain where the total of 6 cablecar routes go. But we took an Uber to 'Acevedo estacion', our credit cards did not work so we had to purchase tickets in cash and then went up to Parque Arvi. WOW. The views are magnificent, a smooth journey of 30mins and I am not one for heights. We did not arrive until 5pm so had a quick look around and sadly no time for any trails. There were plenty of people having picnics But there are little stalls selling empanadas/coffee etc and just past the toilets are some cafes, last cable car down at 5,45pm. We then decided to use the metro at Acevedo near to where we were staying. Super easy, like a mini London underground. Wish we had used it before, just for the experience. Highly recommended.Visited January 2023Written 28 January 2023
- Ann SPocatello, Idaho26 contributionsGreat views from tramsWonderful way to see the city! You may need to take a cab to the station. It's a little confusing since you have to purchase a metro card and then add money to it for your trip. Find a ticket booth for help.Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 February 2023
- 4NHTravelerNew Hampshire225 contributionsCool views!Awesome and inexpensive way to see the city! Be sure to do a little research on which cable car lines offer the best views, but I honestly think that no matter which line you choose, you will enjoy the ride. We took the metro and then the tram vis to line H and it was one of the best things to do. The Tran via is air conditioned and snakes through the city giving you a good feel for how big the city is. It was safe and fairly easy to do. Just remember not to get off the cable car or leave the station terminals unless you want to pay an additional ride.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 July 2023
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Arsenie V
Medellin, Colombia6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
It's kind of ridiculous that you can use this cable car to travel through the city and take in breathtaking sights for the price of a regular metro ride. As I already do everywhere else, I would be more than pleased to contribute a little extra to the local economy.
Written 12 October 2023
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Irisdelmar
Arecibo, Puerto Rico31 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
It's a nice experience, with a great view. The transportation system in incredible. This is part of it. It's so well taken care of and metro, metrocable and bus system is integrated.
Written 8 October 2023
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Abovetheclouds
2,233 contributions
Aug 2023 • Business
An absolute must! Really cool views of Comuna 13 and the city of Medellin. Ride to the top and back down again! That's what we did. Even when busy, the line moves quickly. Super cheap. Clean and safe. Took us maybe twenty minutes from start to finish. The metrocable stops at a few stations if you want to get off. This isn't just a tourist attraction, the metrocable is also used by locals to commute.
Written 25 August 2023
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Lily W
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic37 contributions
Aug 2023
You can use the metro ticket also for the metro cable . Everything so clean and organized . Informatión on the monitor: excellent!
The personal could not be more polite and helpfull
The personal could not be more polite and helpfull
Written 17 August 2023
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4NHTraveler
New Hampshire225 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Awesome and inexpensive way to see the city! Be sure to do a little research on which cable car lines offer the best views, but I honestly think that no matter which line you choose, you will enjoy the ride. We took the metro and then the tram vis to line H and it was one of the best things to do. The Tran via is air conditioned and snakes through the city giving you a good feel for how big the city is. It was safe and fairly easy to do. Just remember not to get off the cable car or leave the station terminals unless you want to pay an additional ride.
Written 20 July 2023
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Juan_Carlos946
Mexico City, Mexico130 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
This is the best way to start exploring the city. Cheap and easy. The views are unbelievable. I wish I had the time to repeat!
Written 23 June 2023
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Grayson Miller
Boynton Beach, FL3 contributions
Jan 2023
Medellin was amazing. The culture, the spirit of the people, and the atmosphere were exactly what I had hoped for. The sceneries were amazing and I felt safe the entire time.
Written 13 June 2023
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Yashira M
2 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Cheap and easy way to access the views of the city. IT WAS A GOOD EXPERIENCE. TAKE UNDER CONSIDERATION, THIS CABLE GETS SUPER HIGH AND SOMETIMES MOVES A LITTLE MORE WHEN THE WIND BLOW, AND THIS NOT FOR AMUSEMENT, THIS IS ONE OF THE CITIES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR CITIZENS.
Written 24 May 2023
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Paul R
Philadelphia, PA61 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The cable car is worth the ride. We did not get off at the tip, but simply remained on and went back to the bottom.
Written 23 April 2023
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Arthur H
Ridgeland, MS88 contributions
Jun 2022
I did the metrocable as part of a tour. I know this is a legit method of transportation for many to stop them from having to walk up and down the mountains but for me it was just a good bit of fun. It was very efficient though. We got up and down the mountain in no time.
Written 15 April 2023
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Noah L
4 contributions
If a group of people wanted to ride the Metrocable at around 8 how safe would this be? How late is it open? Is the view worth it?
Felipe Gaviria
Medellin, Colombia37 contributions
Hi, It's open in the schedule:
Line L
Tue a Sat: 9:00 a. m. – 6:00 p. m.
Sun and Holidays: 8:30 a. m. - 6:00 p. m.
* No service the first work day of the week (if you know Colombia you'd know we have lots of holidays on Monday).
Because it's not open, you wouldn't be able to do it, although, in terms of security, you can go to Arvi anytime during the night to camp. Some people mentioned being robbed but I think it's quite safe.
El metro cable presta servicio de ida y regreso?
Jorge L
Miami, FL118 contributions
Por supuesto. Una vez pagas vas hacia tu destino y te bajas y si solo quieres pasear pues te quedas en el mismo y da la vuelta
Si tengo que utilizar el metro plus, luego el metro y después el metro cable en cuanto me sale el pasaje?
Jorge L
Miami, FL118 contributions
Realmente no puedo ayudarte porque yo compre una tarjeta y le puse el equivalente a 20 dólares y me sobró dinero
Las cabinas del Metrocable tienen cámaras de seguridad dentro en caso de robo ?
Jorge L
Miami, FL118 contributions
No me fijé. No obstante yo me sentà seguro en todo momento. Por supuesto demás está tener cuidado siempre: la billetera de los hombres en los bolsilos del costado del pantalon y no en los de atrás y las carteras de las mujeres bien cerradas y al frente de ella
A qué hora empieza
Jorge L
Miami, FL118 contributions
No tengo la más remota idea. Siempre lo abordé en horas normales. Desconozco si trabaja de madrugada
azanet42
Barranquilla, Colombia524 contributions
Se puede subir con silla de ruedas?
oscarbonnett
Medellin, Colombia125 contributions
Hola azanet, claro que si, la escalera es como la de todos los centros comerciales que tienen este elemento, en algunos tramos del metro, sistema muy utilizado en Medellin tienen un elevador para personas con estas necesidad, seguro lo disfrutaras.
Gaston F
Buenos Aires, Argentina84 contributions
Buenas tardes gente! Cuál es el precio del boleto del metrocable? Gracias !
El precio es de COP $2.400 por persona por un viaje ida y vuelta (Mientras no salgas del sistema podes ir y volver del sitio de donde entraste)
Para que te hagas una idea:
USD 1 (Dólar Americano) = COP 3.197 (Pesos Colombianos).
Es decir cuesta USD 0,75 (Dólar Americano) aproximadamente.
Espero te sirva
Giorgia D
Venice, Italy338 contributions
Buongiorno a tutti,
è sicuro prendere il metrocable e scendere alla fermata santo domingo e fare un giro nei paraggi?
Grazie
Adam W
1 contribution
Can you bring large luggage on the metro cable? I assume there may be a charge, I just don't want to show up with luggage and not be able to ride. Was hoping to spend the night at Arvi park if the luggage isn't an issue. Also I just found out today (Monday) that the metro cable is shut down on mondays for maintainance.
Thank you!
Peter
Miami, FL55 contributions
I am not 100% confident but there appears to be more than enough space on the metro cable....people are relatively easy going. I am not sure how "big" is big but I would say that a normal suit case (15-20 kilos) would not be an issue.
Dina M
18 contributions
Es uno de los medios de transporte que tiene la ciudad, la atraviesa de sur a norte, con posibilidad de para en estaciones de transferencia para tomar otro medio como bicicletas o metrocable o simplemente salir de la estación.
El pasaje $2800 COP el cual se consigue en las taquillas ubicadas en casi todas las estaciones.
DMRussell75
Leamington Spa, UK62 contributions
We bought a one-time travel ticket for use on public transport. As long as you stay in the transport system and don’t leave it, you can use metro, metro cable etc on one ticket.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Medellin Metrocable:
- Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars (From £54.53)
- Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Small-Group Half-Day Tour (From £74.33)
- Pablo and Comuna 13 with Cable Car (From £66.39)
- Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Fernando Botero´s Plaza (From £93.85)
- ATV Tours from Medellin (From £98.79)
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- (3.20 mi) El Ojo Glamping
- Restaurants near Medellin Metrocable:
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