Category: Living in Medellin

Where to Buy a Computer in Medellín

Where to Buy a Computer in Medellín

TLDR? You can find pretty fair computer prices when looking for one in Medellin.  If you plan to stay in Medellin for a long, you might need a computer to make things easier. This is especially when you greatly rely on this device for your tasks! And if you happen
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Medellín’s Bus Terminals: Everything You Need to Know

Medellín’s Bus Terminals: Everything You Need to Know

TLDR? Medellin has two bus terminals that service Colombia’s southern and northern areas. The budget-friendly bus is the preferred mean of transport by travelers wanting to save some money. In Colombia, it’s probably the easiest way to get to the most remote villages without worrying about anything. If you plan
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About the Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Medellin 2022

About the Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Medellin 2022

TLDR? The Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress happens in Medellin’s Plaza Mayor between November 17th and 19th. The Global Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-aging Congress – Latin America is an annual event welcoming its ninth version in Medellin. It allows you to strengthen your professional relationships, exchange ideas, create new professional projects,
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Popular

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Popular

TLDR? The Popular neighborhood’s mountainous landscape allows for one of the city’s better viewpoints, El Pinar. If you want to experience the true paisa culture, you should visit the Popular commune. Classified as the city’s poorest neighborhood, it’s also one of the most visited because of its old architecture, labyrinthine
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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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