Category: Greater Antioquia

alto de san miguel

Alto de San Miguel: The Medellín River’s Birthplace 

TLDR? Alto de San Miguel is considered a Regional Protective Forest Reserve and is home to 16% of Colombia’s biodiversity! The Medellin River crosses the City of Eternal Spring, and around this urban waterway, events such as the December lightings have been held. Plus, not to mention, Parques del Río
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Spending A Day Along Medellin’s River Park

The beautiful public spaces in Medellin are one of the great aspects of the city that make it one of the most visually attractive places you can go to. There are all kinds of parks popping up all over the metropolitan area, many of them built in eco-friendly ways that
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Parroquia San Jose: One of Downtown Medellin’s Best Churches

Medellin, like much of Latin America, has some great examples of beautiful colonial architecture within its boundaries. This is oftentimes especially true of the downtown area, which hosts much of the historical architecture in the city. When you’re talking about colonial architecture, much of the time you’ve got to be
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Exploring COMFAMA Claustro San Ignacio

Most people come to Medellin and spend time in either the Poblado or Laureles neighborhood. There’s nothing wrong with that, since these places amount to being the artistic and cultural centerpieces of the city! That being said, downtown Medellin is surely due to blowing up to some degree or another.
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Enjoying Jericó With the La Nohelia Experience

Jericó is one of Antioquia’s most picturesque and classical towns. It has a long tradition of coffee cultivation which has manifested with a number of ecotourism establishments that allow you to experience this culture firsthand. My personal favorite is La Nohelia. Not only is it a fun and unique look
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a view of the botero square at night

Things to Do at Night in Medellin

When I first stepped foot in Medellin, I realized that despite being a city dedicated to green tourism, it’s no slouch when it comes to its nightlife, in fact, going out at night is a must. Whether you’re a party soul looking for wild nights out or just want to
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rest area in landmark hotel overlooking the manila neighborhood

Manila Neighborhood Review

TLDR? Manila is a neighborhood that has all kinds of services at hand, and is specialized in good food!  Medellin is a city full of tourist sectors and each one is distinguished by one specialty or another, whether it’s gastronomy, history, or nightlife. El Poblado is a highly popular district
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things to do in provenza

Things to Do in Medellin: Hanging Out in Provenza

TLDR? Provenza is a popular neighborhood in Medellin where you can go to bars, eat great food, or just hang out! Provenza is the heart of Medellin’s entertainment scene. So, needless to say, when I first stepped foot in the barrio as a backpacker, I was there almost every night. 
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The Complete Guide to El Tesoro Mall

The Complete Guide to El Tesoro Mall

TLDR? El Tesoro Mall is one of the biggest shopping centers in Medellín and is a great place to spend a day. While some folks might love spending the day strolling through the mall, others might find it a bit boring. Luckily, you’ll find many malls in Medellin where you
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