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About Turbo

Turbo is a port town located in the Antioquía Department. While the first spaniards to settle in the region arrived in the XVIth century, frequent attacks from locales drove the spaniards off until 1787, when the warchief Bernardo Mundigalla surrendered to the spanish authorities. Since then, Turbo experienceda moderate growth, and became an important trading hub that allowed for the unload products from the Atlantic and transport them to the center and southern parts of the country.Turbo’s economy is based around industrial fishing, and most of it’s present day life is centered around the port and maritime trade.... View More

Travel tips for Turbo

It is advised you keep your personal belongings close and don't wander on your own late at night.If you have planned to move around the regions in Colombia, you might be asked to have the yellow fever vaccine. Other vaccines that you should consider -in case you travel to rainforest areas- are the tetanus vaccine and the hepatitis A/B.The electric current kind used in Colombia is 110-volt AC (110 V), with a frequence of 60 Hz. We recommend you to have a plug adapter if you travel to places that use other voltage to avoid that the electronic devices suffer a short-circuit and don't work.... View More
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Turbo weather

Best time to visit Turbo

There is no particular best time to visit Turbo.

Climate in Turbo

Turbo has a tropical savanna climate, which is warm and wet. There isn't much variation between the hightest and lowest temperature in the city. The average annual temperature is around 80.96 °F.

Top Bus Routes From Turbo (Ant)

Route First Bus Last Bus
Turbo (Ant) to Medellin (Ant) 04:30 23:15 BOOK NOW
Turbo (Ant) to Monteria (Cor) 05:45 19:00 BOOK NOW
Turbo (Ant) to Necocli (Ant) 01:39 23:55 BOOK NOW
Turbo (Ant) to Arboletes (Ant) 01:39 19:00 BOOK NOW

Top Bus Routes To Turbo (Ant)

Route First Bus Last Bus
Medellin (Ant) to Turbo (Ant) 06:30 23:30 BOOK NOW
Monteria (Cor) to Turbo (Ant) 05:00 16:30 BOOK NOW
Necocli (Ant) to Turbo (Ant) 04:00 21:30 BOOK NOW
Arboletes (Ant) to Turbo (Ant) 06:35 18:30 BOOK NOW

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The things to do in Turbo

Nightlife in Turbo

Discoteca Extasis

Ubicación: Cruce de calle 104 O con carrera 13
Horario: n/a
Precio: n/a
Rated as one of the best clubs in Turbo. It is a great place with good music and a variety of cocktails to choose from.

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Where to eat in Turbo

Cactus

Location: Crossing of Calle 103 with Carrera 14
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Price: Unknown
Rated as one of the best restaurants of Turbo, it is widely known for their grilled meats and pizzas.

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The tourist places to see in Turbo are:

Turbo's Port

Hours: All day long
Price: Free entrance
Also called the Port of Antioquia, it doesn't have a dock and it exports a great number of products such as bananas and other commodities.

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The things to do in Turbo

The Man of the Darién Museum

Location: Calle 14 with Carrera 104
Hours: Unknown
Price: Unknown
Museum that explains the history of life at the shores of the Darién River. It has several pieces of art and historical etnography, and also has vestiges of the cities history.

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Typical dishes in Turbo

It's a filling food, of unbeatable quantity and variety of flavors. The most representative you can taste in Antioquia region. The main feature is that is served in big plates, full of varied food. In a tray like that you can find beans, pork rind, chorizo, rice, fried eggs, avocado, banana and corn cakes. It's a plate as to be satisfied for a while.

Freshly caught fish, seasoned with garlic and salt, which is then fried and served with french fries, rice and salad.

the breva is simillar to the fig, but not so sweet. To prepare this dish you make an incision to the brevas and boil them in water for 10 min. During the process you add sugar and lemon drops. After boiling, you cut the fig in two without separating them completely. And then you fill it with arequipe (condensed milk).

One of the most traditional dishes is made of banana, vanilla essence, sugar and milk cream. This plate is put in oven until being a sweet delight for lunch time.

It's a typical Colombian soup, but the preparation is different in each region. When you prepare this substantial soup, you boil various meats and vegetables, seasoned with spices of diverse flavors as cumin and pepper. It's a very nutritional dish with a lot of calories, just ideal if you need to reinstate energies after a long route in Medellin.

Choclo is nothing different but corn, also called chocolo. Arepas are little omelette prepared with ground choclo and put on a banana leaf, and roasted later in a grill. Inside you put white cheese, cut in little strips or ground. Ready succulent plate to taste!

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Accomodations in Turbo

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Hotel El Velero Caribe
Location: Carrera 12 # 100-10, 860377
Price: Starting at 80 000 COP
The Hotel El Velero Caribe offers its clients free wi-fi, a restaurant with typical food and a terrace to rest. It also has a hair-dresser. Its rooms have air conditioning, TV and private bathroom with a shower. The hotel is preferred by its location in the city.
Hotel Costa del Sol
Location: Carrera 13 Numero 101-79, 057860
Price: Starting at 92 000 COP
El Hotel Costa del Sol has a private parking for its clients, and offers rooms with TV and private bathroom. Some have balconies and a patio, and all have private showers. Reception is open 24 hours a day.

Important dates in Turbo

November Carnival and Reinado Popular Beauty Pageant (November) During the second week of November a Beauty Pageant is hosted in the city, and it is accompanied by a series of feasts and cultural celebrations, which include parades through the city in which the candidates to the beauty pageant participate.

FAQs

What is an M-Ticket?
An M-Ticket is the virtual replacement of your bus ticket printout. An M-Ticket is an SMS that’s sent to your registered mobile number the moment you have successfully booked a bus ticket on the official website of redBus. The M-Ticket will basically contain details of your bus ticket such as timing, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle registration number, PNR, and TIN numbers as well. The M-Ticket procedure has been an eco-friendly initiative employed by redBus to help reduce the amount of paper being used.
Do I need to make an account on the redBus website to book a bus?
No, you do not need to make an account with redBus to book a ticket. But, it is advisable to make an account to help speed up the booking process the next time you need to book a bus ticket. redBus offers a number of discounts and offers as well and you can easily avail these offers if you are registered with redBus.
How do I book my bus ticket at Turbo (Ant)?
You can either visit the bus operator counter of your choice or you can visit the official website of redBus. The user-friendly and interactive website offers a step-by-step process of booking a bus ticket in a matter of minutes. The site offers a lot of useful information such as bus timings, fares, pick-up and drop-off points, and much more.
Is it safe to use my debit or credit card to book a ticket on the redBus website?
redBus has invested a lot to ensure that their customers are protected at all times and not just during their journey. redBus hosts a secure platform where transactions can be made safely. With over 180 million satisfied users, history should tell you exactly how secure it is to make a payment through the redBus website or app.

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