Medellín, Handled.

Whether you're here for a weekend, a medical procedure, a wedding, or for the rest of your life, we're the locals who make it work. One contact, every answer.

Medical tourism
Events & weddings
Vacations & visits
Relocation
Daily life
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Trusted by medical tourists, event travelers, nomads, new arrivals, and residents from the US, Canada, UK, and across Europe

Whatever Brings You to Medellín, We Handle It

Six ways we make the city easy.

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Medical Tourism

  • Surgery, dental, IVF & wellness planning
  • Clinic vetting & second opinions
  • Bilingual interpreter at appointments
  • Pre-op logistics, post-op recovery stays
  • Airport-to-clinic transport, pharmacy runs
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Weddings & Events

  • Destination wedding planners & venues
  • Group transport, block bookings, translators
  • Bachelor / bachelorette fixers
  • Concerts, sports, conferences, retreats
  • On-the-ground point of contact for guests
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Vacations & Visits

  • Curated itineraries beyond the obvious stops
  • Private drivers & vetted day-trip guides
  • Restaurant bookings locals actually want
  • Guaranteed entry to hard-to-book venues
  • 24/7 text line while you're in town
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Relocation

  • Visas: V, M, R - picked for your situation
  • Cédula (ID) processing, DIAN registration
  • Banking, Nequi, lease review & negotiation
  • Neighborhood picks, schools, movers
  • First-90-days settle-in checklist
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Transport & Logistics

  • Airport pickups & dropoffs
  • Trusted driver network, one contact
  • Day trips: Guatapé, Jardín, Santa Fe
  • Group and VIP transfers
  • City navigation & Metro briefing

Daily Life (Residents)

  • Doctor, dentist, specialist coordination
  • Spanish tutors, trusted handymen, cleaners
  • Grocery delivery & personal shopping
  • Social intros & invitation-only events
  • 24/7 check-ins if you ever need a local fast

How It Works

Three simple steps. Real people, real help.

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Reach Out

Give us a call, or send us a message on WhatsApp and we answer instantly. Tell us what you need, we're here to help.

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We Guide You

We give you honest answers, trusted referrals, and clear next steps. Need us to go further? Just say the word - we're happy to get hands-on.

3

You Enjoy Medellín

You focus on the reason you came - the surgery, the wedding, the trip, the move. We handle the rest, and we're always a message away.

Thinking About Making the Move?

Let's talk - no pressure, no commitment.

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Meet the Team

Two founders. One Canadian who moved and stayed, one paisa who has never left. Between us, we know the city from every angle.

Santiago Santos, co-founder of Medellín Guide

Santiago Santos

🇨🇴 Medellín local

Born and raised in Medellín, Santiago brings deep local knowledge you can't Google. He knows the best neighborhoods, the people worth knowing, and the recommendations that reflect how the city actually works.

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Mike Chartrand, co-founder of Medellín Guide

Mike Chartrand

🇨🇦 Canadian · 10+ years in Medellín

Originally from Canada, Mike has called Medellín home for over a decade. He arrived knowing nobody, figured it out the hard way, and now helps travelers, patients, and new arrivals skip the painful parts. When you sign on, we're the people you're talking to.

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Our Promise to You

We're new — and that means we're hungry to earn your trust, not assume it.

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Honest or Nothing

If we can't help with something, we say so upfront — no runaround, no upsell.

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Response Within 4 Hours

Every message answered same day. Emergencies answered in minutes, not hours.

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30-Day Money Back

Not satisfied in the first 30 days? We'll refund your membership — no questions asked.

Have Questions? We've Answers.

Free consultation - and a copy of our Medellín Essentials guide.

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

One membership. Real support. No surprises.

White Glove

Custom
Priced per request, available to all members

When you need us there in person, we show up. Scoped and quoted for exactly what you need.

  • Airport pickup and recovery transport
  • Sitting with you at medical consults and translating
  • Wedding venue booking and vendor coordination
  • Custom city tours and weekend itineraries
  • Furnished rental sourcing and viewings
  • Government paperwork and office visits
  • Lease negotiation
  • Driving you to appointments
💡 Think of it as having a trusted friend in the city who speaks both languages, knows exactly who to call, and is happy to roll up their sleeves when you need it.

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Tell us what brings you to Medellín and we'll reach out, no pressure. You also get our free Medellín Essentials guide.

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Common Questions

The questions we get asked most, from medical tourists, event travelers, vacationers, and movers.

Do I need a visa to come to Colombia?
For most US, Canadian, UK, and EU passport holders, no visa is required for visits up to 90 days (extendable to 180). You get a tourist stamp on arrival. For stays longer than 180 days per year, or for residency, you'll need a visa: V (temporary, non-immigrant), M (migrant), or R (resident). We help you pick the right one and guide the full process, or connect you with a trusted immigration lawyer.
How good is healthcare in Medellín?
World-class. Medellín is a major medical-tourism destination for surgery, dental, IVF, and wellness care, with top hospitals and highly trained specialists, many of whom speak English. Procedures typically run a fraction of US prices. For residents, private prepagada plans (Colsanitas, Sura, Coomeva) start around $150–300 USD/month depending on age; once you've a cédula you also qualify for EPS at roughly $80–120/month. We help you compare options, vet clinics, and coordinate interpreters.
Is Medellín safe?
Medellín has transformed dramatically. Neighborhoods like El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, and Sabaneta are safe and walkable, day and night. Like any major city, common-sense precautions apply: no dar papaya. We brief you on what to watch for, where to stay, and we're available 24/7 if you ever need a local fast. Read our full Is Medellín Safe? breakdown.
What if I don't speak Spanish?
That's exactly why we exist. You can get by with basic Spanish and translation apps, but having someone who speaks both languages makes everything easier - doctor visits, government offices, lease negotiations, even restaurant recommendations. We'll also connect you with an excellent local Spanish teacher so you can start building confidence from day one. Our members never have to face a language barrier alone.
What does a trip, a surgery, or a move actually cost?
Depends why you're here. A week-long vacation with driver, reservations, and day trips typically runs $1,200–2,500 USD all-in. A dental-implant or plastic-surgery package often lands at 30–60 percent of US prices. A comfortable monthly residential budget is $1,500–2,500 USD all-in, with furnished apartments at $500–1,200/month and restaurants at $5–15 per meal. Our cost of living breakdown covers long-stay numbers; ask for a custom estimate for short visits or medical trips.
What are white glove services?
Your membership includes direct access to us for guidance and referrals. When you need us to go further, sitting with you at a medical consult and translating, coordinating a wedding or event, planning a custom itinerary, sourcing a furnished rental, handling government paperwork, driving you to appointments, that's our white glove service. It's priced per request and available anytime, whether you're here for surgery, a wedding, a vacation, or a move.

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