Location

How to get there

San Rafael awaits,

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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

The take a direct buses from Medellín's Norte Terminal to San Rafael. Sotraur company. ~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.

You can useMozioto book a private car
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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.

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From Bogotá ~5–10 hours
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Overnight bus Bogotá → Medellín

Bogotá Bus Terminal (Salitre) to Medellín Norte Terminal. 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 with Sotraur. ~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 are here!