• The closest city to Alejandria is Guatape (where the Piedra del Penol is located) Buses and shuttles are available from Guatape more information is available at the bus station in the main plaza in Guatape. The Bus ride takes about an hour and 15 minutes and cost 5,000-7,000 COP oneway ($3.00-$4.50US)
• The shuttle is a quicker way to Alejandria but cost a little more, it takes about 45 minutes and costs anywhere between 10,000-12,000 COP oneway per person ($5.00-$7.00US)
• If traveling by car head North toward Calle 32 and turn right onto Calle 32, continue to go straight pass bridge 1 and bridge 2 and continue until you see the Alejandria sign pointing left. Make a left turn and continue on the unpaved road following the Alejandria signals all pointing left.
• Continue to travel 18 kilometers and before entering Alejandria you will see Golden Elephant Hostel on the right hand side (a marine blue two story house)
• The next closest city to Alejandria is Medellin located about 3 hours away. Private transport is available please contact Golden Elephant Hostel for prices at 866 0160 or at 312 240 7189. Shuttles and buses are also available at the Northern bus terminal in Medellin, bus schedule/routes/prices are located below. Northern bus terminal in Medellin can be reached by taxi (ask the taxi driver to take you to the terminal del norte) or you can take the Metro and exit Caribe cross the bridge and you will be in the bus terminal. Walk down the stairs and find either booth 14 or booth 40 depending on your arrival time.