EnCicla (public bike share)
Free public bicycle system run by the Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá, with more than 130 manual and automatic stations tied to the Metro network. Foreign visitors can register with a passport; approval takes up to three business days.
- Free access to mechanical and electric bikes
- Registration with passport or cédula de extranjería
- App EnCicla 24/7 for automatic stations
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: Free bike share, non-residents apply for membership, approval up to three days.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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