Ciclovía de Medellín
About
Medellín's Ciclovía closes main roads to motor traffic on Sundays and public holidays so people can cycle, skate, walk or jog on them. It is run by INDER, the sports and recreation institute of the Alcaldía de Medellín, and has operated since a city decree of 1 November 1984. INDER's published schedule lists five main daytime routes, among them Avenida El Poblado from Premium Plaza to La Frontera, the ring around the Atanasio Girardot sports complex, Autopista Sur along the river, Cerro El Volador and the 16 km climb up Las Palmas, most of them open from 7 AM to 1 PM. INDER counted around 25,000 users a week in 2024.
Highlights
- Main roads closed to motor vehicles on Sundays and public holidays, for cycling, skating, walking and jogging
- Avenida El Poblado route: 5.3 km from Premium Plaza to La Frontera, 7 AM to 1 PM
- Las Palmas: a 16 km climb from the San Diego roundabout to the Viva Palmas mall, 5:30 to 10 AM
- Night routes on Tuesdays and Thursdays around the stadium and along the river
- Running since 1984, with around 25,000 users a week in 2024
Getting there
By Car
The routes are closed to motor vehicles while they run, and INDER publishes no parking information.
By Public Transport
The Estadio route rings the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot; Estadio station on Metro Line B is about 440 m from the stadium in a straight line. In 2025 INDER opened a connection between the El Poblado route and the river route, and its inaugural run went from Premium Plaza to Estadio station.
By Taxi / Rideshare
Ask for the start of the route you want, for example the Premium Plaza mall for the El Poblado route or the San Diego roundabout (glorieta de San Diego) for Las Palmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Ciclovía open?
On Sundays and public holidays. INDER's schedule gives 7 AM to 1 PM for the Estadio, Avenida del Río and El Poblado routes, 7 AM to 12 noon for Cerro El Volador, and 5:30 to 10 AM for Las Palmas.
Which roads does it use?
The five main daytime routes are Estadio (the outer ring of the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot, 3.1 km), Avenida del Río (Autopista Sur from Solla to Colcafé, 12.8 km), El Poblado (Avenida El Poblado from Premium Plaza to La Frontera, 5.3 km), Cerro El Volador (from the hill's entrance to the ring road at the top, 2.6 km) and Las Palmas (from the San Diego roundabout to the Viva Palmas mall, 16 km). INDER also runs short neighbourhood routes.
Is there a Ciclovía at night?
Yes, on Tuesdays and Thursdays: the inner ring of the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot from 7 to 9 PM (1.8 km), and Autopista Sur from the Madre Laura bridge to Colcafé from 8 to 10 PM (9.7 km). INDER recommends reflective clothing at night.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, as long as you walk with it and keep its collar on at all times. Motorised vehicles of any kind are not allowed, and INDER asks riders and skaters to wear safety gear such as a helmet and knee and elbow pads.
Does it ever close?
Yes, for some events. On 6 September 2026, for example, the El Poblado and Estadio routes did not run because of the Medellín Marathon, and in May 2026 the Ciclovía was suspended for election day. INDER asks people to check its channels before setting out.
