Category: Greater Antioquia

How to Get to Segovia from Medellín

How to Get to Segovia from Medellín

TLDR? You can get to Segovia from Medellin by private car, bus, taxi, or private transportation. Antioquia has so many different things to keep you busy you might find you want to extend to your stay in the country!  A trip to Segovia is a great reason to hang around
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All About Where to Eat in Barbosa, Antioquia

All About Where to Eat in Barbosa, Antioquia

TLDR? In Barbosa, you can find American and paisa-style breakfasts accompanied by the best coffee in the world. If you’re in Medellin looking for a weekend escape, look no further: Barbosa, Antioquia is the perfect destination. This beautiful town close to the capital city has different pleasant spaces with good
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Unwinding at the Kanaloa Parque Acuatico Outside Medellín

Unwinding at the Kanaloa Parque Acuatico Outside Medellín

TLDR? Kanaloa Parque Acuatico is one of the best water parks just outside of Medellin.  It’s summer in Medellin, and you’re looking for the best way to unwind and have fun. You’re in luck! My Colombian friend recommended Kanaloa Parque Acuatico, and I’m really glad she did.  Kanaloa Parque Acuatico
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Puebliando: How to Rent a Car and Road Trip Around Medellín

TLDR? There are tons of amazing pueblos around Medellin, so if you rent a car, you can plan a pretty incredible road trip! If you’ve spent much time in Medellín, you’ve inevitably heard about the magic of the nearby pueblos antioqueños. Maybe you’ve even visited Pueblito Paisa and now want
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides Envigado

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Envigado

TLDR? The perfect escape from the hectic city of Medellin, an encounter with an authentic calm town. Envigado is to Medellín what Brooklyn is to New York. While the distinction between Medellín and Envigado may seem unclear at first, you’ll start a notice a more residential mood and warmer inhabitants. 
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How to Get to San Carlos From Medellín

How to Get to San Carlos From Medellín

TLDR? San Carlos is an awesome place for a natural getaway from Medellin and is accessible by bus, car, and other modes of transport! Sometimes, all you need is a break from the hustle and bustle of Medellín, if only just for a weekend. If your perfect vacation includes relaxing
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A Bit About Medellín’s Corregimientos

A Bit About Medellín’s Corregimientos

TLDR? Medellin is not only the capital of fashion, it also owns the largest corregimiento in Colombia. Medellin is a bigger city than you think. Like many Colombian cities, Medellin’s urban areas are divided into comunas, which are then divided into neighborhoods. Outside the comunas are the corregimientos, the rural
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The Best Places to Grab a Coffee or a Meal in Segovia

The Best Places to Grab a Coffee or a Meal in Segovia

TLDR? If you head out to Segovia, you have some great places to grab an authentic Colombian meal or a hot coffee. The traditional Antioquian town of Segovia imparts an authentic Colombian experience to its visitors, especially through their guided tours.  The local mining industry is at the heart of
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The Best Place to Go Camping in Segovia

The Best Place to Go Camping in Segovia

TLDR? A breath from the city and noise, and an encounter with nature. that is Segovia!  You might think you won’t be able to find a comfortable hotel or good place to camp in a small town far away from the city.  Luckily, this isn’t the case in Segovia. Even
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Escultura Montana: One of Medellin’s Notable Public Artworks

TLDR? The Escultura Montana is an interesting sculpture located in downtown Medellin. Medellin has a ton of great public artworks that are worth checking out. It’s one of the features that display the affection that the city has towards its creative class. However, if you’ve already been to Plaza Botero,
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The Best Hike in San Carlos, Antioquia

The Best Hike in San Carlos, Antioquia

TLDR? The best hike in San Carlos is Cascada la Vieja, and you can go rappelling there too! Are you a lover of natural waterfalls and hiking? San Carlos is home to one of the most attractive and famous waterfalls for ecotourism in Antioquia! If you’re looking for a natural
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Camping in San Carlos: Where to Go and What to Know

Camping in San Carlos: Where to Go and What to Know

TLDR? If you’re looking to marvel at nature without losing comfort, San Carlos Glamping El Tabor is your best option. After a week of hard work, you know that you deserve a weekend unlike any other. San Carlos is one of the preferred Paisa destinations to disconnect from the city.
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