Category: Living in Medellin

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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The Weather and What to Pack for Medellin

No time to read? Medellin’s weather is constantly changing, so pack clothes for a variety of different types of weather. If you’re wondering what the weather is like in Medellin, there’s a big clue in its official nickname: “the city of eternal spring”.  However, you might want to ask “whose
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Where to Stay in Medellin

Where to Stay in Medellin? Choosing Between Poblado and Laureles

Medellin’s got some fascinating neighborhoods to explore. And, one of the biggest attractions of Colombia’s second-largest city is the variety of vibes unfolding in the different barrios of this fast-moving mountain metropolis. The result is that when you go to Medellin, a big part of choosing which hotel to stay
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Bars to Meet Someone in Medellin

The Best Bars to Meet Someone in Medellin

TLDR? One of the best bars to meet someone in Medellin is El Social 1969! There are some very good reasons that a lot of digital nomads choose Medellin as the place to locate themselves. Sure the high-speed wifi, great co-working spaces, and wonderful weather score highly but, everybody knows
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The Best Ice Cream in Medellin

No time to read? Madelo is the best ice cream parlor in Medellin! There is no shortage of ice cream around Medellin. That’s good news because ice cream is a blessed respite from the heat during the dry season.  Whether you’re a gelato lover, can’t get enough of milkshakes, or
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Everything You Need to Know About Parque Explora

In a hurry? Parque Explora is Medellin’s science center and is an interactive museum for all ages! Medellin is home to some pretty incredible museums. You’ve got the City Museum, the Memory house museum, heck, you’ve even got the selfie museum! Despite all these unique places tucked around Medellin, however,
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Meet Medellin’s Best Winery: Viña Sicilia

Need quick info? Viña Sicilia is a winery located two hours away from Medellin where you can taste some wine and learn about winemaking. There really is nothing as relaxing as a glass of wine with friends or family. That’s one of the reasons why I love visiting wineries so
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Make More Memories With a Medellín Motorcycle Tour

From Highway 56 you can see the skyscrapers of Medellín poke out above the clouds while eating a fresh chicken empanada. This was a view and experience I almost missed because I had a lot of work in the city. Nevertheless, when Jenson from Medellín Sports Rentals called me on
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City of Eternal Spring: Medellin’s Flower Farms

Short on time? You can take half-day flower farm tours to learn more about Medellin’s flower culture! Medellin is known as the City of Eternal Spring, so it’s no wonder that they’re also known for flower farms.  Now, most of the flower farms aren’t actually located in Medellin. That would
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