Lavanderia Clear Service
20,000 COP – 80,000 COP
- The Vibe: Bare-bones
- What to Try: A dry cleaning laundry service that will take care of cleaning suits, gowns, and other delicates.
- Pro Tips: The service usually takes a couple of days, so make sure that you factor that into your cleaning process.
Stinky’s Laundry
22,000 COP – 99,000 COP
- The Vibe: Bare-bones
- What to Try: A basic laundry service. You drop off your clothing and the staff takes care of the washing and drying.
- Pro Tips: Make sure to pick up your laundry on time as they don’t offer delivery.
NODO Laundry
40,000 COP – 120,000 COP
- The Vibe: Modern
- What to Try: The service is located inside a hostel, but anyone is able to do their laundry here.
- Pro Tips: They offer 24-hour laundry services and same-day delivery.
Notaria 20
12,000 COP – 450,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: You can get documents certified here and can get a civil marriage license and document.
- Pro Tips: If you have to get any documentation taken care of, make sure to bring photocopies of your ID and passport. They do not make photocopies there.
Notaria 2 de Medellin
12,000 COP – 450,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: They offer basic notary services as well as some legal services such as processing documents.
- Pro Tips: They’re not very busy, but they are tucked away down a side street.
Europcar
200,000 COP – 1,000,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: An international car rental service, they offer good insurance policies and great vehicles.
- Pro Tips: They’re one of the more expensive services, but offer free shuttles from their offices or the airport to your car.
Executive Renta a Car
160,000 COP – 600,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: A rental car company in Manila, right near Parque Poblado. They offer early morning and late-night services.
- Pro Tips: They’ll drive you from the airport or your hotel to pick up the vehicle. You can pick up and drop off your car at two different locations without an extra charge.
Lavadero y Parqueadero La 43 D
40,000 COP – 200,000 COP
- The Vibe: Industrial
- What to Try: Cheap car wash and parking, they’re located right next to the soccer field.
- Pro Tips: The entrance is slightly hidden. It looks like the entrance to restaurant parking, but it’s actually a public car park.
Jigautos Car Wash
50,000 COP – 250,000 COP
- The Vibe: Industrial
- What to Try: Located on a quiet street right near Athletic Gym. This is a car wash only and doesn’t offer parking.
- Pro Tips: They’re open every day, but they close early. It’s best to get there in the morning to clean your vehicle before returning it to the rental company.
City Parking
5,000 COP – 100,000 COP
- The Vibe: Open
- What to Try: There are several of these car parks, one next to Athletic gym and one next to Smartfit. They’re run by the gym but offer public parking by the hour.
- Pro Tips: If you work out in the gym make sure to show your receipt for a discount.
Envia
15,000 COP – 560,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: They offer UPS services, which are great for shipping packages outside of Latin America.
- Pro Tips: If you’re sending postcards or letters you’ll be charged a document tax. Send these items tucked into packages or in the national postal service instead.
Servientrega
10,000 COP – 500,000 COP
- The Vibe: Professional
- What to Try: This is one of the biggest private postal networks in Colombia. They offer fast delivery anywhere in the country.
- Pro Tips: Servientrega only offers services to and from the United States, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.