Chapter III
Travel & Stay
Getting there & where to sleep
V, Getting There
Travel & Budget
Fly into José María Córdova International (MDE), about a 45-minute drive from El Poblado, set in the green Llanogrande countryside. Here is the lay of the land for our Boston and Florida guests.
Flights
| From | Time | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | ~3h 25m nonstop | $300 to $450 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | ~3h 30m nonstop | $330 to $450 |
| Orlando (MCO) | ~3h 45m nonstop | $350 to $450 |
| Boston (BOS) | ~8 to 10h, 1 stop | $350 to $550 |
Good to know
- ·Nonstop from Florida. Avianca and American fly direct from Miami; Orlando and Fort Lauderdale have direct service too.
- ·From Boston, connect through Miami, Bogotá, Panama City, Atlanta, or Newark. JetBlue, Avianca, American, and Copa serve the route.
- ·Book about 8 to 10 weeks out for the best fares. Mid-week departures are cheaper. Late August is shoulder season.
- ·Time zone: Medellín runs one hour behind Boston and Florida in summer. No jet lag to speak of.
- ·Airport to hotel: a private transfer to El Poblado runs about $25 to $35, roughly 45 minutes.
Entry requirements
Passports, green cards & the Check-Mig form
- Most guests need only a valid passport. US citizens get a 90-day tourist stamp on arrival, no visa needed.
- Green card holders: Colombia goes by your passport's nationality. If your passport already enters Colombia visa-free, you are set. If it would normally require a Colombian visa, you may still enter visa-free for up to 90 days as a US permanent resident. Travel with your green card alongside your passport, and make sure any US visa inside it stays valid for at least 180 days from arrival.
- Everyone should carry a passport valid 6+ months, hold a return or onward ticket, and complete Colombia's free online Check-Mig form 1 to 72 hours before each flight.
- Fine print: Immigration rules can change. Please confirm with Migración Colombia or your airline before you fly.
On the ground, per person per day
$55 to 250
Hotel / night
$25 to 60
Dinner out
$35 to 80
Guided day trip
$15 to 30
Rides & coffee
Currency is the Colombian peso (COP); cards are widely accepted in El Poblado, but carry some cash for tips, taxis, and small cafés. A comfortable long weekend, flights aside, tends to land around $450 to $900 per person, less if you share an apartment.
IV, The Stay
Where to Stay
Most guests will want to base themselves in El Poblado, safe, walkable, and minutes from everything in this guide. Novotel is the easy pick for families, and Hotel Lagoon puts you closest to the venue if you'd rather skip the city buzz. One thing to plan for: staying in the city (El Poblado, Laureles, and nearby) means the venue is a 45 to 50 minute drive away.
Signature Stays
Boutique & luxury
Design-forward
~$150 to 240/night
The city's most stylish boutique, Colombian color and craft, with a great rooftop restaurant. A safe bet in El Poblado.
El Poblado
Selvario 36
$$$Our wedding block
~$140 to 210/night
Boutique stay in El Poblado with a room block held for our guests. Use the code below when booking to lock the wedding rate.
Wedding code · JOSEPH&MARVIN
El Poblado
Best for families
~$110 to 170/night
Reliable full-service hotel attached to a shopping mall, so groceries, food courts, and pharmacies are steps away. Great for families and longer stays.
El Poblado, at the mall
Hotel Lagoon
$$$Closest to the venue
~$130 to 200/night
The nearest hotel to Santa Mónica, a short ride to the ceremony. Quieter and further from the El Poblado nightlife, ideal if you want to be at the venue.
Wedding code · yrvanieymarvin
Near the venue
Friendly on the Budget
Comfortable & central
ADN Algo de Nosotros
$$Best value
~$55 to 85/night
Simple comfortable rooms, friendly staff, a Colombian breakfast guests rave about.
El Poblado
Epic Hotel
$$Steps from Provenza
~$70 to 110/night
Compact, well-run, right by the Provenza dining scene.
El Poblado, Provenza
Sui Boutique
$$Cozy & central
~$60 to 95/night
A warm four-star boutique with a garden, walkable to Lleras.
El Poblado
Traveling as a group?
Consider an Airbnb
For families or friends, a full apartment in El Poblado, Manila, or Laureles often beats separate rooms: kitchens, living space, rooftop pools. Two- and three-bedroom places are plentiful and split cheaply. Approx $90 to 200/night for a whole apartment, book early for August.
View our Airbnb picks →All rates are rough estimates in USD per night and shift with season. Late August is shoulder season, kinder on price. Reserve early.
V, Getting Around
Transportation
Our recommended service
Medellín VIP
We're working with Medellín VIP for airport pickups and rides to and from the venue. Reach out directly to arrange your transportation and let them know you're booking on behalf of the Lynch wedding so you're grouped with our guests.
Marking “yes” on the form above lets us know to expect you, so we can confirm your ride with them.
Plan ahead
The venue is 45 to 50 minutes from the city
We recommend staying in the city, El Poblado, Laureles, and the surrounding neighborhoods, for food, nightlife, and everything on our experiences list. Just know that Santa Mónica sits roughly 45 to 50 minutes away by car. Build that travel time into your wedding day, and arrange your ride ahead of time rather than counting on finding one that afternoon.
Once you've booked
Tell Us Where You're Staying
Once your hotel or Airbnb is confirmed, send us the details. It helps us group guests for transportation to the venue and make sure nobody gets stranded on the wedding day.
Back to the issue
The Dress Code & RSVP
Last few details, plus the link to send us your reply.
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