Medellín - Cusco
Definition
A reference to the football (soccer) fixture between Independiente Medellín, a Colombian club from the city of Medellín, and Cusco FC, a Peruvian club from Cusco, often featured in continental competitions like the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores.
Also denotes the popular travel itinerary or flight route connecting Medellín in Colombia to Cusco in Peru, a gateway to Machu Picchu, favored by backpackers dodging layovers and altitude sickness.
Examples
El Medellín - Cusco de anoche fue tan predecible como un turista perdiendo su pasaporte en el aeropuerto.
Last night's Medellín - Cusco match was as predictable as a tourist losing their passport at the airport.
Tomé la ruta Medellín - Cusco en bus, y ahora entiendo por qué los incas preferían caminar.
I took the Medellín - Cusco bus route, and now I understand why the Incas preferred walking.
Aposté por Cusco en el Medellín - Cusco, pero mi cartera dice que soy un optimista empedernido.
I bet on Cusco in the Medellín - Cusco game, but my wallet says I'm a die-hard optimist.
Volar Medellín - Cusco es rápido, pero el verdadero reto es no comprar souvenirs en cada escala.
Flying Medellín - Cusco is quick, but the real challenge is not buying souvenirs at every stopover.