Location
LatinR 2026 Venue — Medellín, Colombia
LatinR 2026 will take place in Medellín, Colombia, across two iconic venues in the city.
Parque Explora
Opening ceremony, Keynotes, and Aquarium visit
Parque Explora is an interactive science and technology museum located in the heart of Medellín’s innovation district. Its modern and versatile facilities are ideal for large academic events.
Parque Explora will host:
- 🎤 Opening ceremony
- 🎤 Keynote talks
- 🐟 Visit to the aquarium and an interactive room at Explora Park — one of the special conference activities
Address: Carrera 52 #73-75, Medellín, Colombia Auditorium, Floor 1 Website: www.parqueexplora.org
Universidad de Antioquia — Edificio de Extensión
Tutorials, Regular talks, Lightning talks, and Posters
The Universidad de Antioquia is one of the most important public universities in Colombia and Latin America. Its Edificio de Extensión (Extension Building) provides fully equipped classrooms and halls for high-level academic activities.
The Edificio de Extensión will host:
- 📚 Tutorials
- 🗣️ Regular talks
- ⚡ Lightning talks
- 📋 Poster sessions
Address: Cl. 70 # 52 - 72, Medellín, Colombia Website: www.udea.edu.co
Getting to Medellín
Medellín is served by José María Córdova International Airport (IATA code: MDE), located in Rionegro, approximately 45 minutes from the city centre. The domestic Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH) is also located within the city.
From the international airport you can reach central Medellín by:
- 🚌 Intercity bus services (to Terminal del Norte or Terminal del Centro). There are three bus routes to Medellín: “Terminal del Norte”; (North Bus Terminal -north area), “Hotel Nutibara”(downtown), and “San Diego/Exposiciones” (Metro Station -south area)
- 🚕 Taxi or ride-sharing apps (Uber, InDriver, etc.)
Getting around the city
Medellín has an excellent integrated public transport system:
- Metro — Lines A and B connect downtown Medellín with the north, south, and western areas of the city.
- Tram — Connects downtown and San Antonio Station with the eastern area of the city, including Buenos Aires and Miraflores.
- Cable car — Cable car lines connecting hillside neighborhoods with Metro stations.
- Integrated bus — Feeder and local buses connect neighborhoods and nearby towns with the Metro system.
Both venues are located in the University City area, accessible from Universidad and Hospital stations on Metro Line A, near the Botanical Garden, Planetarium, and Parque Norte. More access information at https://www.parqueexplora.org/visitanos/como-llegar.