Living in Medellin Archives - Page 14 of 29

Things To Do in Laureles During Your Stay at Factory Lofts

September 19, 2024

TLDR? Laureles has great nightlife, cafés, and sporting events for you to enjoy while staying at Factory Lofts! Most temporary visitors to Medellin know about Poblado. The wild and diverse cultural center has captured international attention due to its beautiful views and outrageous nightlife. But, another neighborhood in Medellin is

Freedom Medellin 2022: What to Know

September 14, 2024

TLDR? Freedom Medellin 2022 will be three days of high technology, production, and art. Freedom Medellin is the most famous underground electronic music festival in Colombia. It’s responsible for bringing together national and international artists of the genre who stand out for their music and performances. Freedom Medellin 2022 is

Traveling Outside Medellin: Do You Need to Speak Spanish?

September 12, 2024

TLDR? Most people outside Medellín don’t speak Spanish, but you can communicate through translator apps or by enrolling in a language school! As a nomad, sometimes it is difficult when you arrive in a place where people don’t speak your language. Now, while you might be fine scraping by with

A Quick Guide to the Annual Medellin Tattoo Expo

September 8, 2024

TLDR? The Medellín Tattoo Expo is an annual event where artists come together to showcase their work and give amazing tattoos. Tattoo culture has grown rapidly in Medellin, and nothing is more symbolic of that than the Medellin Tattoo Expo (Expotatuaje Medellin). Established in 2010, this creative and cultural exhibition

A Guide to the Top Horseback Riding Tours in Medellin

September 5, 2024

TLDR? There are several agencies that will take you on a horseback riding tour out to Medellín’s surrounding mountains. Discover the scenic nature beyond the city on a horseback riding tour. This countryside adventure is one of the best ways to witness Medellin’s stunning mountain views. Most horseback riding tours

3 Places to Go Hear Underground Dance Music in Medellin

August 30, 2024

TLDR? Medellín’s party scene is diverse, with some great places where you can go and hear underground dance music! The Medellin party scene has become notorious for its intensity and vivaciousness. In fact, before arriving here, a friend of mine in New York described it as “mind-blowing.” Coming from a

A Marriage of Form and Function: Staying at Energy Living

August 29, 2024

TLDR? Energy Living is one of the best places to stay while visiting Medellín. Medellin is a city with a very contemporary look. With its eyes on the future, it has begun to foster a reputation as one of the most progressive cities in Latin America. This attitude is readily

The Best Places to Get Korean Food in Medellin

August 26, 2024

TLDR? Medellín is an international city with some excellent Korean restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat! Medellin is a thriving metropolitan center known for its citizens’ welcoming and friendly nature. It comes as no surprise then that the culinary scene in Medellin is as diverse and wonderful

A Few Great Places to Get Organic Groceries in Laureles

August 21, 2024

TLDR? There are multiple shops around Laureles that sell healthy, organic groceries. Medellin sits in a verdant valley shrouded in the mists of the Antioquian highlands. This region has long been treasured for its climate and the fecundity of its soil. These aspects have facilitated a long agricultural history in

Jewelry Tours in Santa Fe de Antioquia

August 17, 2024

TLDR? Santa Fe de Antioquia has some great jewelry tours that you can take. If you’re in search of beautiful handmade gold and silver jewelry within a reasonable distance of the city of Medellin, check out Santa Fe de Antioquia and take a tour to discover the amazing local art of

Guide to Circo Medellin: The City Circus

August 14, 2024

TLDR? The Medellin Circus sits on Nutibara Hill and is an amazing family-friendly activity to check out! If you’re looking for family-friendly fun in Medellin head over to Circo Medellin for ‘Circus Sundays.’ Each weekend this colorful troupe puts on an exciting show filled with acrobats, contortionists, clowns, and more.

What to Expect on the Best Cacao Day Trip from Medellín

August 11, 2024

TLDR? Taking a cacao tour is a great way to explore ecotourism and learn more about how to sustainably check out Medellin. Experiencing different adventures and unique activities has always been my goal when I go on vacations. And when I booked a trip to Medellin, I knew I had

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