The August 10, 2026 earthquake affected Chocó, Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas and Quindío. It did not affect Medellín. But international headlines do not always make that distinction, and the result is that travelers with active reservations start searching for information on whether the city’s hotels, restaurants and attractions are operating.
The answer is yes. This guide documents it space by space.
Binn Hotel: complete operation without interruptions
Binn Hotel in El Poblado has been operating with complete normality since the day of the earthquake. Reservations are confirmed, the team is in place and no space in the hotel reported damage or closures.
Check-in available from 3:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Check-out until 12:00 p.m. The concierge team is available to guide you on any aspect of your stay or the current status of regional destinations you have planned to visit.
B Wellness with covered jacuzzi, steam bath and open-air pool with 180° views of the Aburrá Valley operates on its usual schedule: jacuzzi and steam bath Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., pool Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
B Gym runs 24 hours in Basement 1 with cardio zone, free weights, assisted bar and multifunctional equipment. B Coffee is available with high-speed WiFi for those working during the day.
La Makha Restaurant: author cuisine without interruptions
La Makha Restaurant on the first floor of Binn Hotel is operating on its full schedule. Breakfast every day from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dinner Monday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until 10:30 p.m.
The verified-origin ingredient supply chain reported no interruption. Fish from Bahía Solano, prawns from Tumaco, native corn from the Montes de María and salt from La Guajira are arriving normally. Chef David Suárez’s author gastronomic proposition is operating exactly as before the earthquake.
The 7-course tasting menu at $420,000 COP with wine pairing is available. For groups of more than eight people prior reservation is necessary.
Etro Rooftop: Medellín’s view from the 16th floor
Etro Rooftop on the 16th floor of Binn Hotel opens every day from 12:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday until 10:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday until midnight.
The 360° view over the Aburrá Valley visible from Etro is also the best way to visually verify what the data confirms: Medellín is active, illuminated and in motion. The city’s nighttime skyline from the 16th floor shows no difference from any other week.
Signature cocktails, sharing plates and sunset sessions are operating normally. For group reservations or private events during this period, contact the team at [email protected].
El Poblado and Medellín’s tourist offering
El Poblado is the Medellín neighborhood with the highest concentration of hotel, gastronomic and entertainment offerings for the international traveler. Everything in this neighborhood is operating normally.
The restaurants of Provenza, the cafés of Manila, coworking spaces and the area’s shopping centers reported no interruption. Medellín’s metro is operating normally on all its lines, including connections to the airport and toward El Centro. The metrocable up to Parque Arví is available.
For the traveler who wants to explore beyond El Poblado, the Botanical Garden, the Museum of Antioquia, Plaza Botero and the city’s historic center are open and operating normally. The luxury tourism offering in Medellín that positions the city as one of Latin America’s most relevant destinations did not stop.
What does have impacts in Colombia
For the traveler who has planned to combine Medellín with other Colombian destinations, it is important to have accurate information about which areas did experience impacts.
Cali and Valle del Cauca reported significant structural damage. Pereira and Risaralda had partial building collapses and Pereira’s airport reported temporary closures. Manizales and the northern Coffee Region reported damage to historic infrastructure. Salento and other Quindío municipalities reported impacts to roofs and minor buildings.
If your itinerary includes any of those destinations, verify the current status of roads, accommodations and attractions before traveling. The Binn Hotel concierge team can guide you on the current situation in each area.
Medellín as a base of operations right now
A stay at Binn Hotel right now has an additional advantage over any other time of year: the team is able to guide you in real time on the status of any destination in Colombia. If you have planned to visit the Coffee Region or western Colombia as part of your trip, the concierge can help you adjust the itinerary based on the current situation in each area.
Medellín remains the best base of operations for exploring Antioquia and connecting to the rest of the country. José María Córdova Airport operates normally and has direct connections to Colombia’s main cities and international destinations.
Frequently asked questions about tourism in Medellín
Are Medellín’s restaurants open after the earthquake?
Yes. La Makha Restaurant, Etro Rooftop and all of El Poblado’s gastronomic offering is operating normally. There was no interruption in service.
Are Medellín’s tourist attractions open?
Yes. The Botanical Garden, the Museum of Antioquia, Plaza Botero, Parque Arví and the city’s main attractions are available. The metro and metrocable are operating normally.
Are there mobility restrictions in Medellín?
No. Mobility within Medellín and to José María Córdova Airport has no restrictions. The Aburrá Valley’s roads reported no earthquake impacts.
Do Etro Rooftop and La Makha have special hours because of the earthquake?
No. Both spaces are operating on their usual schedule without any modification. La Makha opens for breakfast every day from 6:00 a.m. and for dinner Monday through Saturday. Etro Rooftop opens every day from 12:00 p.m.
Does Binn Hotel have availability for the coming days?
To check availability and confirm your reservation, visit binnhotel.com or reach us via WhatsApp de Binn Hotel. The team responds in real time.
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