Location

How to get there

San Rafael awaits,

choose your route

The road winds through the Colombian Andes revealing landscapes that are already worth the trip. Coordinate your arrival with us and we'll organize everything.

 
From Medellín ~3 hours
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Fly to Medellín (MDE)

José María Córdova International Airport. Direct flights from USA, Europe and the rest of Latin America.

Direct flights available
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Bus → San Rafael

Take a bus from the International Airport to Medellín's Norte Terminal. Multiple companies do the trip. ~40-60 mins, ~$6 USD

Then take direct buses from Medellín's Norte Terminal to San Rafael. Multiple companies do the trip. ~3-4 hours, ~$9 USD. Leaves every hour from 5am to 7pm.

Whole trip about 4-5 hours · ~$15 USD

Private car → San Rafael

Private car from the International Airport. ~2 hours, ~$110 USD.

You can also take a private car from Medellín city. ~3 hours, ~$180 USD.

Text us if you need to book a private car and we'll take care of it
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San Rafael → Ritmo del Río

From town take a tuk-tuk (moto-taxi). ~20 min on a rural road towards Ritmo del Río.

You've arrived!
From Bogotá ~5–10 hours
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Overnight bus Bogotá → Medellín

Bogotá Bus Terminal (Salitre) to Medellín Norte Terminal. Multiple companies like Rápido Ochoa or Expreso Bolivariano. ~8–9 hours, ~$20–25 USD. Night bus ideal to make the most of the day.

Night bus recommended · ~$20–25 USD

Alternative: flight BOG → MDE (~1 hour)

If you prefer to fly from El Dorado (BOG), there are multiple daily flights to Medellín (MDE/EOH). From ~$25-60 USD. Fastest option if time matters.

Frequent flights from $25 USD
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Norte Bus Terminal → San Rafael

From Medellín's Norte Terminal, take a direct bus to San Rafael. Multiple companies do the trip. ~3-4 hours, ~$9 USD. Leaves every hour from 5am to 7pm.

Every hour, 5am–7pm · ~$9 USD
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San Rafael → Ritmo del Río

From town take a tuk-tuk (moto-taxi). ~20 min on a rural road towards Ritmo del Río.

You've arrived!