Major city · Colombia
Jerico
A half-day stop or one-night detour from Medellín: see the cathedral, a museum and a carriel workshop, then move on. Three hours from Medellín by bus.
Jericó is a Pueblos Patrimonio town in Antioquia, 3 h south of Medellín. Its main square, cathedral and carriel workshops fill a relaxed afternoon. Most travellers visit as a day trip from Medellín or as a stop between Medellín and Jardín. One night is enough to catch the morning light on the valley from Cerro de las Nubes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
- avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (rainy)
- Airports
- EOH · MDE
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Colombia ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Migración Colombia or a Colombian consulate; some travellers must complete an online migration form before arrival.
- Colombia ↗Security advice lists specific departments and border areas: check your own government's advice for every place on your route, including coastal roads.
- Colombia ↗Never accept drinks, food or cigarettes from strangers, and be careful with people met on dating apps: drugging (including with scopolamine) followed by robbery is a known risk.
- Colombia ↗Fill in Check-MIG only on the official Migración Colombia site; it is free, and lookalike sites charge a fee.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jerico123 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jerico, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyJericó is one of the safer towns in Antioquia.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police · 123 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEOH Olaya Herrera Airport (Medellín) (Domestic flights only; then 3 h by bus to Jericó.).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee on the main squareCOP 2,000–4,000
- BeerBeer (bottle)COP 3,000–5,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCOP 40,000
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (guesthouse), a night, per roomCOP 150,000
- High-end bedPrivate room (guesthouse), a night, per roomCOP 250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 60,000 · Mid COP 130,000 · High COP 250,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EOH Olaya Herrera Airport (Medellín) (Domestic flights only; then 3 h by bus to Jericó.) · MDE José María Córdova International Airport (Medellín) (International flights; then 3.5 h by bus to Jericó.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Dec
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Best: Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Oct (20 rain days), driest Jan (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jerico: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. For Cerro de las Nubes, a 20-min walk from the square or a short mototaxi ride.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Chiva from Jericó to Andes (25 min, COP 10,000) then local bus to Jardín
A longer day; Jardín has a similar colonial feel.
Door to door: About 3 h
Direct bus from the south terminal, about 3 h
Return to Medellín for flights or onward travel.
Door to door: About 4–5 h
Bus via Medellín (change terminals), about 4 h total
A long day; better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Around the main square: walk to the cathedral, museums and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP 60,000–100,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 100,000–180,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 180,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room (guesthouse)1 × 1 night × COP 150,000 | COP 150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × COP 130,000 | COP 260,000 |
| Bus Medellín–Jericó, one way2 × COP 35,000 · check | COP 70,000 |
| Museum entry (MAJA)2 × COP 6,000 · check | COP 12,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 49,200 |
| Trip total≈ COP 270,600 per person per day, bed included | COP 541,200 |
2026 estimate in COP; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee on the main square | COP 2,000–4,000 |
| Beer (bottle) | COP 3,000–5,000 |
| Lunch set (menu del día) | COP 12,000–20,000 |
| Chiva ride (local)check | COP 10,000–20,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Direct buses from Medellín leave from the south terminal (Terminal del Sur); check the schedule as frequencies vary.
- The chiva from Jardín runs only at 7AM and 2PM.
- Cerro de las Nubes is best in the morning before clouds roll in.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 123
- Fire and ambulance
- 123
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Emergency
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- Fire and ambulance123
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Medellín → Jericó: about COP 35,000, 3 h (check)
- Chiva Jericó → Andes: COP 10,000, 25 min (check)
Say or show
- Buenos días — Hello / Good morning
- Gracias — Thank you
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost?
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de buses? — Where is the bus station?
- Quiero un café, por favor — I would like a coffee, please
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jerico. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug · avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (rainy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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