Category: Female Traveler

Cafe Noir

Noir Cafe: For The Lover of Dark Coffee

TLDR? Noir Café is a coffee shop and wine bar that’s great to spend an afternoon or evening in Medellín. One of the very first coffee shops my boyfriend and I stopped at in Medellin was Noir. This place is just what you’d look for in a fancy cafe. It
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PADI in Poblado: The Diver’s Guide to Medellin

Need answers fast? The best dive center in Poblado is Aquarius Diving Club. They say scuba diving is a poison – once you get started, you can’t stop. I’d definitely have to agree! If you’re one of the many people who have become hooked on the thrill of life under
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Baila Baby: Where to Take Dance Classes in Medellín

TLDR? Dance Free is the best place to take dance classes in Medellin. One major part of Colombian culture is dance classes and dancing. That’s true regardless of whether you’re dancing bachata, salsa, reggaeton, or something else.  So, what better thing to do in Medellin than learn to dance?  With
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How to Extend Your Colombian Tourist Visa

TLDR? You can fill out an online form to renew your tourist visa for up to 180 days in a calendar year. So, you’ve fallen in love with life as a digital nomad in Medellin, Colombia. Or, maybe you’ve met someone, or spotted a fantastic business opportunity in the city.
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The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Medellin

Short on time? Restaurante Justo has the best vegetarian and vegan food in Medellin. Consuming meat – pork in particular – is such a big part of the paisa identity that anyone on a vegan or vegetarian diet has traditionally had a tough time finding good food in Medellin. The
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The Hottest Guide to LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Medellin

No time to read? Bar Chiquita is the best LGBTQ+ spot for nightlife in Medellin! Visitors arriving from Colombia’s most openly LGBTQ+ city, Bogota, might find it a little more challenging to find the same amount of openly LGBTQ+ -friendly bars and clubs to meet guys or girls during their
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Is Medellin a Safe Place to Visit? YES!

TLDR? Medellin is generally a safe place to visit as long as you use your common sense. You might have heard that Medellin was the murder capital of the world – thirty years ago! You may have also watched a brutal, bloody series on Netflix.  SPOILER ALERT. The series is
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How to Get a COVID-19 Test in Medellin

No time to read? Unidad Medica Centrolab is the most convenient place to get a COVID test in Medellin. For better or worse, COVID testing has become a common and necessary part of our lives, especially for travelers. And, if you’re traveling to Medellin, it’s important to know where to
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Cauca Viejo: A VIP Medellin Weekend Escape

No time to read? Cauca Viejo is a private village located just two hours outside of Medellin. There are some pretty cool places around Medellin if you know where to look for them. One of those hidden gems is Cauca Viejo. Now, anyone who knows a bit of Colombian geography
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A Perfect Stay at Loma Verde

Looking for quick answers? Loma Verde has fantastic amenities, is easy to reach, and is close to some of the best restaurants in Medellin! I have always loved arriving in Medellin. Right after the airport, you have one of the longest tunnels I have ever seen…and when you finally emerge…
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Where to Exercise and Stay Fit in Medellin

Short on time? Medellin has biking, roller-skating, outdoor gyms, hiking, and swimming spots all around the city where you can get some exercise. Medellin is a marvelous place to stay fit and exercise. That’s especially true early in the mornings or towards the end of the day when the weather
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