The Top 10 Airbnbs in Medellin for Your Next Vacation

Airbnb Rentals in MedellinTLDR? Some of the top Airbnbs in Medellin are Casacol’s Poblado penthouses. The quality of the Airbnb vacation and long-stay rentals on offer in Medellin and in the mountains that surround the city are a big part of Medellin’s considerable charm. Whether you’re a digital nomad, a high-rolling investor, a cryptocurrency millionaire, or simply a […]

The Best Pizza in Medellin (Plus What to Order)

TLDR? The best pizza in Medellin is found at El Zorro & La Gitana! On the hunt for the best place to eat pizza in Medellin? The competition is pretty fierce. With the world and his wife competing for the title of Medellin’s top pizzeria, the field is a crowded one. Even whittling the list […]

The Best Asian Food in Medellin (And What to Order)

TLDR? The best Asian food in Medellin can be found at Bao Bei! There’s been a remarkable boom in Asian restaurants in Medellin in the last five years. That’s very much an indication of the city’s rapid transformation into an international foodie hub and the fast-changing palette and affluence of some sections of the local […]

Learning Spanish in Medellin: Where to Go (Plus Our Top Pick!)

learn-spanish-in-medellinTLDR? Our favorite language school is OLSA International! Having a good time in Medellin is easy, having an amazing time means you need to speak the language. How else are you going to connect with the locals?  If you’ve already fallen in love with the city, or someone, and are planning to extend your stay […]

All the Best Nightclubs and Late-Night Bars in Medellin

TLDR? Salon Amador is one of the best nightclubs in Medellin! Even the pandemic couldn’t put pay to one of the paisas’ favorite pastimes, perreo, the act of grinding to reggaeton. During lockdown and restrictions, the opening hours just shifted the city’s party calendar to all-dayers and underground after-parties. That said, post-COVID perreo is going […]

Top Tips For Getting Around in Medellin

Getting Around in MedellinTLDR? You can get around Medellin with taxis, rideshares, or public transportation. From bilingual drivers with air-conditioned vehicles and bullet-proof Toyota Land Cruisers with armed security guards to hopping on a local bus with the rest of the city, this guide takes care of all your transport needs in Medellin. Make sure you don’t miss […]

Twerk in Medellin: All About Booty House 

twerk at booty houseTLDR? Booty House is a place to move your body and try out twerk in Medellin. Twerking is the fun dance move that’s been sweeping the globe! If you haven’t witnessed it in the club, you’ve probably watched it in popular music videos like Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ or Cardi B’s ‘Twerk.’   Following in the footsteps […]

Introducing SMASH Yoga Studio at Landmark Hotel 

bikram yoga in smash hot yoga studioTLDR? SMASH Hot Yoga and Spa recently launched at Medellin’s Landmark hotel, and it’s a great place to get a massage or a workout in. Ready to turn up the heat? Bikram Yoga is one of the hottest (quite literally) workouts to sweep Medellin. With room temperatures raised to sweltering heat, it will definitely have […]