Generales

Medellín, capital of Antioquia department, has a pleasant climate of around 24°C; The city is located in the center of the Aburrá Valley, in the Central Cordillera Mountain range, and the Aburrá Medellin River runs from south to north. Offers modern transport systems like Metro and Metro Cable an efficient infrastructure which has allowed it to host world-class events such as OAS and IDB meetings. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, this city is always friendly to visitors.

The event

The research facilities of the Unviersidad de Antioquia (SIU) has an auditorium for 200 people that will host the “VI International Conference on Malaria and other blood Parasites of Wildlife.

The site is located at Calle 62 # 52 - 59 in the city of Medellin. Below, we present the map with the location:

You can arrive by Metro or Metroplus (connected with the metro system). If you are on Metro line A, get off at the “HOSPITAL” station and if you take the Metroplus you get off at the “Chagualo” station, you can walk to the event site (it will only take between five and ten minutes).

Metroplus line 1 can be boarded at the Industriales station

What to do in Medellín?

From the mountains that surround the capital of Antioquia you can see how the Medellín River runs parallel to the Metro, which connects various parts of the city. There is an abundance of parks, libraries, museums and public spaces where many Cultural events take place. Flowers have their own fair and in the surrounding villages life is simple with relaxing landscapes and nature reserves.

Economically, Medellin is a city that stands out as one of the main financial, industrial, commercial, and service centers of Colombia, primarily in textiles, clothing, metalworking, electrical and electronic, telecommunications, automotive, food and health sectors.