RIDING THE METROCABLE IN MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA | Eileen Aldis

Among other things, Medellín is known for its incredible Metrocable, an extensive network of gondola cars that stretch up into the surrounding mountains. In the past, Medellín was called the most dangerous city in the world. If you lived in the neighbourhoods further away from the centre, it was difficult to get into the city for important things like work, school, and food. The Metrocable improves accessibility and has been a huge factor in transforming the city. We decided to ride it ourselves and - WOW - it's an incredible way to get a bird's eye view of the sprawling city. It's public transit as well so the cost is low. I made friends with someone in the same car and we chatted about Colombia and how he takes the Metrocable to his university each day. Marc and I got out at Santo Domingo and transferred to the second Metrocable line which goes so high up we could see the clouds beneath us! It takes you across the top of the mountain and lets you off at Parque Arví, an ecological nature reserve full of gorgeous trees. There are nature trails, archaeological sites, and a market where we ate delicious empanadas and tried Colombian fruit from a woman who grows it in her garden. The uchuva is my new favourite! I loved experiencing the Metrocable and definitely recommend riding it if you're in Medellín.

Have you ridden the Metrocable in Medellín? Is it a place you'd like to visit someday? Please leave a comment below and let me know!

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[joegallego]

I'm a colombian-canadian young guy living in Vancouver and just want to thank you for visiting my home country and share with the world the amazing transformation Colombia has undergone in the last 15 years and the resilience of its people. Enjoy your time in Colombia and hopefully you will visit places like Bogota, Cali, Cartagena, Tayrona Park, Amazon, Guajira desert, Salento, and the list goes on... All the best

[grahamnorris]

It's great, went 8 years ago. Props to the people for getting a transit system to be proud of!

[OIRAMAGETRO]

I'm Mexican, but I love Colombia. Never been there, but I will one day. Nice video. Thanks.

[edwin]

¡Ole que hacia la Mama de Santos ahí? 1:32

[davidostrowski]

I love the editing! Colombia has always been on my list. I've been to alot of south America but never Colombia...so far! Great video I'll have to check out more.

[juliocadavid]

Gracias! Por tus amables palabras, Medellín es la hermosa ciudad donde crecí y vivo. Está llena de contrastes y contradicciones. Pero es vivible, es amable y acogedora.

[danielbarrios]

Colombia, el riesgo es que te quieras quedar. Soy de Guatemala pero me encantó Medellín.

[coachbrian]

I love the Metrocable!! One of my favorite things to do when in Medellin.. Thanks for sharing..

[mylonash]

Marcel Proust has been quoted as saying, "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."  Thank you for seeking out new landscapes and giving us new eyes.

[unitypowerforce]

Thanks for this helpful video. I'll be going to Medellin for my 1st time in a few weeks and plan to use the Metro. If my 1st station will be Poblado or Aguacatala (since that's where my hotel is), can I still get a Civica card? Also, do you know if I take the Metro up to Parque Arvi which requires paying again at the station halfway up, do I use the same card? I understand that the fare however for this last part up to the top is much higher so I guess I need to make sure I have enough on a card for a round trip.

[Galadrew]

As others said, the video is very well done. You kept the action going inside the metro car by editing and by the music pulse. You must be some kind of obsessive-compulsive perfectionist :).

[alexshi]

In other places in the world, they use maglevs, high speed rail, subways, monorails, etc. But it seems like cable cars can be just as effective, especially when elevation varies a lot.

[inolvidable.]

Colombia: The Most Bio-diverse country in the planet by Km². Its nature is incomparable.

[jefersonmono]

Que Buen Video Mostrando Lo Lindo De Medellin... Y Más Adelante Quizas De Toda Colombia.

[EileenAldis]

Have you been to Medellín or ridden a gondola like this somewhere else in the world?

[andernaugle]

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing your experience. I can’t wait to go here this summer as well!

[emmdrivar]

Gracias por mostrar cosas tan bellas de mi ciudad

[beltfed]

Wow! That was great! Your videos really carry me along….Like I’m right there…
Maybe it’s the photography, with so many pictures and angles..
Or the editing that makes the video really bounce! Plus…You are really interested in what you are seeing…!
I’m looking forward to more…Thanks!

[oleogabalo]

They also have a really cool brand new tram line....

[milankovi]

Going there day after tomorrow! Woo-Hoo!!