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Casa Trufa puppies in Medellín
At ≈ 1,470 m (4,820 ft), Medellín falls in the temperate climate zone (piso térmico), between the hot lowlands and the cool highlands. At that altitude we recommend the Maltese, the Maltipoo, the Cavalier, the Cockapoo, the Border Collie, and the Blue Heeler without reservations; the Bernese comes with reservations. It is the capital of Antioquia, with 2.65 million people in DANE’s projection for 2026.
By Casa Trufa · Updated on · Sources: DANE (DIVIPOLA and its 2026 population projection), the SRTM elevation model, IDEAM and OurAirports. How each figure is calculated
- Population (2026)
- 2,650,662
- DANE projection
- Altitude
- ≈ 1,470 m (4,820 ft)
- Temperate climate zone: an average between 17.5 and 24 °C (64–75 °F)
- Nearest airport
- EOH
- Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (Medellín), 3 km (2 mi) in a straight line
- DIVIPOLA code
- 05001
- Capital of Antioquia
Which dog breeds suit the climate in Medellín?
| Breed | In Medellín | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese | Suits it well | No special care needed for the climate. |
| Maltipoo | Suits it well | No special care needed for the climate. |
| Cavalier | Suits it well | The climate it lives best in. |
| Cockapoo | Suits it well | No special care needed for the climate. |
| Border Collie | Suits it well | A good climate for a breed that needs to move a lot every day. |
| Blue Heeler | Suits it well | No special care needed for the climate. |
| Bernese | With reservations | Only with heat management: cool floors, shade, walks at dawn and after dark. Let’s talk it through first. |
Medellín: ≈ 1,470 m (4,820 ft), temperate climate zone (1,001 to 2,000 m (3,280–6,560 ft); an average between 17.5 and 24 °C (64–75 °F), under the Caldas classification used by IDEAM, Colombia’s hydrology, meteorology and environmental studies institute). This is Casa Trufa’s general criterion by altitude; it does not replace your veterinarian’s assessment.
Of the 125 municipalities in Antioquia, 65 (52%) are in the temperate zone like Medellín, so the recommendation changes depending on which way you head.
How does a puppy get to Medellín?
How the puppy gets to you is arranged with each family on WhatsApp: it depends on where you live, on the puppy’s age and on what is calmest for the puppy.
Medellín has an airport with scheduled flights about 3 km (2 mi) away: Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). The alternative is José María Córdova Airport (MDE), in Medellín, 20 km (12 mi) away. Bogotá is 240 km (149 mi) away in a straight line.
How a puppy reaches you, handover age, documents and what we don’t doWhich local rule should you know about in Medellín?
Acuerdo 4 de 2015, Medellín City Council (Concejo de Medellín)
Medellín has its own municipal regulation, which Colombia’s Congress cites when it addresses the breeding and selling of companion animals. We have not been able to read the full text, so we do not summarize it: before a handover in the city we go over the conditions that apply with you. Source: Report for the first debate of Proyecto de Ley 002 de 2025 (a Senate bill), which cites it.
What about the municipalities near Medellín?
By population, Medellín ranks 2nd among Colombia’s 1,122 municipalities. Within 40 km (25 mi) in a straight line there are 35 municipalities, from Anzá at ≈ 640 m (2,100 ft) up to La Unión at ≈ 2,470 m (8,100 ft): 3 in the hot lowlands, 19 in the temperate zone, and 13 in the cool highlands.
- Itagüí, Antioquia9 km (6 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,570 m (5,150 ft) · temperate
- Envigado, Antioquia9 km (6 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,580 m (5,180 ft) · temperate
- Bello, Antioquia10 km (6 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,430 m (4,690 ft) · temperate
- Sabaneta, Antioquia11 km (7 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,600 m (5,250 ft) · temperate
- La Estrella, Antioquia13 km (8 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,740 m (5,710 ft) · temperate
- Copacabana, Antioquia14 km (9 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,410 m (4,630 ft) · temperate
- Guarne, Antioquia16 km (10 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,130 m (6,990 ft) · cool
- Heliconia, Antioquia17 km (11 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,380 m (4,530 ft) · temperate
Frequently asked questions about Medellín
Which dog breeds suit Medellín’s climate?
Medellín is at ≈ 1,470 m (4,820 ft), in the temperate climate zone; the reference temperature for that band is an average between 17.5 and 24 °C (64–75 °F). At that altitude we recommend the Maltese, the Maltipoo, the Cavalier, the Cockapoo, the Border Collie, and the Blue Heeler without reservations; the Bernese comes with reservations.
Can a Bernese Mountain Dog live in Medellín?
With reservations. Medellín is at ≈ 1,470 m (4,820 ft), below the 1,800 m (5,910 ft) from which we recommend it outright. It can live here with heat management — cool floors, shade, walks at dawn and after dark — and we would rather talk it through first.
Can a puppy fly to Medellín?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH, Medellín), about 3 km (2 mi) in a straight line. The rules for flying with a puppy are changing, so we confirm them with the airline every time; a puppy never travels alone or in the hold.
Is there a local rule in Medellín about handing over animals?
Yes: Acuerdo 4 de 2015, Medellín City Council (Concejo de Medellín). Medellín has its own municipal regulation, which Colombia’s Congress cites when it addresses the breeding and selling of companion animals. We have not been able to read the full text, so we do not summarize it: before a handover in the city we go over the conditions that apply with you.
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