Medellin, Colombia — Questions and answers

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What is the Metrocable used for in Medellin?

Choices

  1. To paint colorful murals on buildings.
  2. To connect the city center with hillside communities. ✓
  3. To count the population of the city.
  4. To explore the Aburrá Valley by car.

Answer: To connect the city center with hillside communities.

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What kind of sculptures can you see in Plaza Botero?

Choices

  1. Small, tiny wooden sculptures.
  2. Big, round bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero. ✓
  3. Sculptures made of ice that melt.
  4. Sculptures of famous animals.

Answer: Big, round bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero.

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What can you find in the Orquideorama at the Medellin Botanical Garden?

Choices

  1. A collection of old books.
  2. A stunning collection of orchids and other native plants. ✓
  3. Many different kinds of birds.
  4. Fast-moving rivers and waterfalls.

Answer: A stunning collection of orchids and other native plants.

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What do you need to do to get amazing views from El Peñol?

Choices

  1. Take a short boat ride.
  2. Climb more than 700 steps. ✓
  3. Look through a telescope.
  4. Fly in a hot air balloon.

Answer: Climb more than 700 steps.

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What happens on the main streets during Ciclovía every Sunday?

Choices

  1. They become very crowded with cars.
  2. They become car-free zones for people to walk, jog, and bike. ✓
  3. They are closed for cleaning and repairs.
  4. They host big parades and festivals.

Answer: They become car-free zones for people to walk, jog, and bike.

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What makes El Poblado lively and energetic at night?

Choices

  1. Quiet libraries and early bedtimes.
  2. Bars and clubs offering music and entertainment. ✓
  3. Early morning markets opening.
  4. People cleaning the streets in silence.

Answer: Bars and clubs offering music and entertainment.

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What does Medellin's transformation inspire in people?

Choices

  1. Sadness and longing for the past.
  2. Hope and progress. ✓
  3. Fear and confusion.
  4. A desire to leave the city.

Answer: Hope and progress.

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