Category: Living in Medellin

Where and How to Buy Tickets to Medellín

Where and How to Buy Tickets to Medellin

TLDR? There are several low-cost online platforms that can help you score affordable tickets to Medellin. If you’ve chosen to travel to Medellin, you’ve probably been checking the places you want to visit and making plans. However, to guarantee those plans, you must be there: you have to buy your
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The History of Medellín’s Laureles Neighborhood

The History of Medellín’s Laureles Neighborhood

TLDR: Laureles was a neighborhood designed for the city’s workers to live in, which was later inhabited by Medellin’s elite class! The Laureles neighborhood is one of the best areas to stay in Medellín thanks to its great location and surrounding activities and commercial offers.  Once a working-class neighborhood, Laureles
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A Guide to the 2022 Flamenco Festival in Medellín

A Guide to the 2022 Flamenco Festival in Medellín

TLDR? The Flamenco Festival has spaces for you to enjoy performing acts as well as moments for academic training!  You don’t need to fly to Spain to enjoy flamenco – you can do it right here, in the city of Medellín.  Experience the best of Andalusian culture in the City
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The International Poetry Festival in Medellín: A Guide

The International Poetry Festival in Medellín: A Guide

TLDR? This edition addresses social and environmental issues with events online, on Nutibara Hill, and throughout Medellin. If you’re a fan of poetry and theater, you’ll want to attend the international poetry festival in Medellin! You can enjoy several cultural events and meet more than 130 authors from 85 countries.
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Fun Walks To Take in the Laureles Neighborhood

TLDR? There are some great leafy areas in Laureles where you can go for quiet walks. Along with Poblado, the Laureles neighborhood has become one of the premier destinations in Medellin. It’s good for both tourists and residents alike to spend time when they’re gallivanting about the city. The neighborhood
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Fun Walks To Take in the Poblado District

TLDR? The hills in Poblado are a great place for quiet walks in Medellin! Partially due to its fantastic climate, there’s rarely a day in Medellin that goes by that doesn’t offer some opportunity to take a walk around town. You can soak in some of the natural beauty that’s
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The Provenza Guide

Welcome to the neighborhood of Provenza, one of Poblado’s brightest neighborhoods. Whether you’re just swinging by for a short stay or you’ll be here for a few weeks, there are tons of things to do, see, and eat.  Here’s a roundup of the best of Provenza for anyone staying in
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The Ultimate Guide to Rollerskating in Medellin

TLDR? Rollerskating in Medellin is a hobby that’s taking the city by storm, and with tons of rinks and skate shops around, you can join in the fun! If you’ve spent any amount of time on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed videos popping up of semi-professional rollerskaters.  And, you might have
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A History of Flight Connectivity in Medellin

A History of Flight Connectivity in Medellín

TLDR? Between 2020 and 2022, flight connectivity in Medellin has improved as more than 10 international routes and almost 6 national routes have been added. Medellin has been highlighted as a benchmark city for flight connectivity that has made significant progress over the years. There are more and more new
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