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Medellin Metrocable

Medellin, Colombia
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Ranked #1 of 29 attractions in Medellin
Type: Public Transportation Systems
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Long Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The metrocable is a fantastic way to get a different look at Medellin. Since it isn't really set up for tourism, but rather for public transportation, it is the same cost as taking a bus. A great quick afternoon trip.

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Valencia, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

The metrocable is a relaxing way to see the city from above, while enjoying a break from the craziness and crowded feel of the big city below. If you take it all the way to the park you can enjoy a long, beautiful ride for a cheap cost. If you'll be in Medellin, this is a must.

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New Brunswick, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I must say, it is the best way to see Medellin. You see the pretty and the not to pretty in one shot. The cable cars go to areas that once took about 2 hours to get up to and made life much easier and accessible for people who live higher up the mountains. Those were also areas that were... More

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Medellin, Colombia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Its a metrocable, so yea, you are sitting the whole time, but the ride and veiws are amazing. it is also good to think about the fact that this is the first metrocable in the world created for daily public transport (vs for tourism). But it's great for tourists too.

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New York, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Take the Metro to Acevedo; switch to Metrocable to Santo Domingo. If you want, then you can pay an extra 4000 pesos to go up to Parque Arvi. While you get good views from Santo Domingo, the first 10 minutes of the ride up to Parque Arvi (which is about 25 minutes one way) is absolutely stunning in terms of... More

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Miami
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Is a very smart solution for the transportation in this city surrounded by hills, nice part of the massive transportation system in the city

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Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Amazing views of the city. Make sure to stop at the biblioteca in santo domingo, its a great social project. Overall the metro is very clean, inexpensive and easy to use.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Either take a taxi or the metro to Acevedo station, where you'll pay 1,500 pesos for a ticket to Santo Domingo station which is the last stop on this cable line and almost at the top of the hillside. The view of Medellin from the cable car is great. The cable car takes you above a very dense and interesting... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Got to plan your trip early, i think the last ride down from up top is around 6 p.m. I found out the hard way and had to rush a little bit. But I would definately pay the park a visit again. They have zip lines over lakes and you can rent padddle boats too. There are also taxis along... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

Cheap and fun way to see a bit of the city and getting some nice photos! Worth getting off and having a look at the library - a good social project.

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