| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 19:30 | 2 hrs 5 mins | VIEW PRICE |
Medellin is away from Buritica 57 mi (92 km), which take about 3 hours going through the Ruta 62 by bus. Rapido Ochoa and Brasilia are the inter-city bus companies that cover this route, providing bus tickets at low-cost rates, and you can buy them online. The weather in Buritica, architectural and ecologic rich city, is tropical, registering abundant rains throughout the year. The annual average temperature is 69 °F (20.6 °C). We recommend you to be prepared for the rains, bringing an umbrella, boots and a raincoat.
You can also time-to-time redBus offers while booking your bus tickets online from Medellin (Ant) to Buritica (Ant). Follow a simple, fast and secure bus booking procedure. This helps save time and also helps to create a joyful travel experience!
Medellin is located at 1495 m a.s.l., just 261 mi (420 kms) away from the capital Bogota. It is known as "The eternal spring city" or the "mountain's capital" nicknames that reflect it's attractive weather. It's history stars a number of indigenous tribes that lived on the region since V b.c. The first contact between the spaniards and the people of the Valley of Aburrá happened in 1541, although due to the lack of precious minerals and the resistance from the locals, the area was initially abandoned.In 1616 Medellín was founded with the name of "Poblado de San Lorenzo". In 1826, Medellín was named as capital of the Antioquia department by the National Congress. Modern day Medellín is a prosperous city in constant industrial and social development.
Buriticá is a municipality located in western Antioquia, known for its mining history and cultural richness. The municipality of Buritica is part of the Antioquia department and takes its name in honour of an indigenous cacique who lived in the area of the catios ethnic group. According to the story, when the cacique was being carried tied by the Spanish to reveal them the hiding place of such a precious gold, the cacique throw himself to the abyss as a bravery action and rebellion, dragging with him his captors, despite the fact that all of them survived. The attractions that you can find at this area are the Templo de San Antonio, declared Architectural Heritage, the Alto de Chochos, which allows an impressive view of the city, the Reserva Ecologica y Arquitectonica Alto del Chocho, besides various houses of interesting architectural style that you will admire from several points of the city.
In Buritica you can taste typical dishes from the region as sopa de mondongo (insides soup), the Antioquian chorizo with arepas, a bread of different flavours, diverse roasted meats or a calentao paisa when you wake up in the morning. Among the most representative festivals you have the Fiestas de Razas, Mitos y Leyendas, with figures as the Buritica cacique and Maria Centeno, among others; in June there is the Fiesta de San Antonio de Padua, celebrated to show gratitude for the favours conceded or the traditional Fiestas del Retorno in January, where all the joy is folded out by the settlers of the region and is celebrated with lots of activities during several days. Buritica offers a space where you will find a little of everything, don't hesitate to visit it!
This quiet destination is perfect for those seeking a getaway to nature and exploring the authenticity of Antioquia's towns.
Buriticá has a warm climate with average temperatures of 25°C, making it ideal for exploring its natural landscapes.
Hotel Minero Real
Hotel Campestre Monte Verde
El Minero Restaurant
Fonda Doña Clara
Cerro Tusa
An iconic pyramid-shaped hill, perfect for hiking and enjoying panoramic views.
Buriticá Main Park
The heart of the town, surrounded by traditional houses and a relaxing atmosphere.
Buriticá Mine
One of the town's historic mines offering guided tours to learn about the region's mining traditions.
El Romeral Natural Reserve
A protected natural area ideal for hiking and observing local flora and fauna.
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You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Colombia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.co . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.co and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Colombia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Colombia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed.