Category: Living in Medellin

Flights to Medellín from North America The Ultimate Guide

Flights to Medellín from North America: The Ultimate Guide

TLDR? There are regular flights to Medellín from North America, and with this guide, you’ll have all the tips you need to make it to the City of Eternal Spring without a hitch.  Finding cheap and well-timed flights can be tiresome and time-consuming, but it’s all about strategy.  If you’re
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Enjoying Jungle Life in Jardin Circunvalar

Enjoying Jungle Life in Jardin Circunvalar

TLDR? Jardin Circunvalar is a famous ecopark in Medellín where you can enjoy a bit of nature without straying too far from the city. Experiencing the beautiful landscapes in Medellin is one of the best ways to enjoy your vacation. And it’s definitely a bonus when you get to meet
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All About the Edificio Plaza de la Libertad

All About the Edificio Plaza de la Libertad

TLDR? If you want to see modern architecture, technology, and good taste, the Edificio Plaza de la Libertad brings them all together. Medellin is not just about lush green landscapes and nature reserves. It also has a modernized and industrial side, especially in the city proper.  You’ll be surprised to
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Castilla

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Castilla

TLDR? Former soccer player Rene Higuita, a native of Castilla, has a Sports Unit named after him in this neighborhood!  Medellin’s more than Laureles, El Poblado, Guatape and Jardin. The City of Eternal Spring has numerous neighborhoods within its 16 communes and many spaces to discover! Castilla’s one of these
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Guayabal

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Guayabal

TLDR? In Guayabal, there are at least two green lungs that oxygenate Medellin! Are you in Medellin and want to explore the city’s south zone? Here’s all you need to know about Guayabal, one of the neighborhoods in that district! Besides having strategic places in the city, it offers tourist
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Where To Do A Float Tank In Medellin

TLDR? You can do a float tank meditation in many of the spas and wellness centers around Medellín. Medellin is a city with a progressive mindset, which leaks into every facet of the city’s identity. One particularly visible example of this is how the city has welcomed digital nomads with
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Don Diablo: Medellin’s Classic Steakhouse

TLDR? Don Diablo is one of the best steakhouses in Medellin. Medellin has recently begun to up its game in regards to its dining scene. It’s notable enough that I’ve dedicated several articles to covering some of the more notable locales in the area. If you’re visiting Medellin to eat,
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Best Bars To Grab A Mezcal At In Medellin

TLDR? There are some great mezcal bars around Medellin where you can try this smoky cocktail. Medellin has a very happening nightlife. You can really feel the palpable electricity in the air when you hit the streets of its party districts on a weekend night. There’s a joie-de-vivre that’s hard
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: La Candelería

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: La Candelaria

TLDR? La Candelaria is a place where you can see paisa artist Fernando Botero’s works in Plaza Botero and Museo de Antioquia! La Candelaria’s one of the most famous neighborhoods in Medellin. Among the 16 communes that make Medellín, La Candelaria’s Commune 10. It borders the communes of Buenos Aires,
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Everything You Need to Know About Plaza Mayor

Everything You Need to Know About Plaza Mayor

TLDR? Plaza Mayor is the heart of Medellin, where you’ll find the best conventions, exhibitions, and social events. Plaza Mayor is the center of international events in Medellin and one of the city’s most popular places. Each year, it brings together international exhibitions and conventions to discover new technologies, processes,
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: La América

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: La América

TLDR: In La America, there are two Ethnographic museums as well as tons of churches, parks, and sports areas! The city of Medellin is divided into sixteen Comunas, with each Comunas housing several neighborhoods. Though the neighborhoods inside the comunas are similar, they each have something special that differentiates them
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