Category: Living in Medellin

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Chiva Rumbera Party Buses in Medellin

No time to read? Chiva Rumbera buses are discos on wheels that offer daytime and nighttime tours in the city. Anyone who has spent the holidays in Medellin has surely seen the Chiva Rumbera buses cruising around town. These brightly colored lights feature booming music and flashing lights.  Now, while
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Help! I’m Hurt! How to Go to the Doctor in Medellin

Need fast answers? You can get most medications OTC in Colombia and can visit any urgent care even if you don’t have local insurance. If you’re unlucky enough to get hurt while in Medellin, it can leave you in a panic. But don’t worry. Going to the doctor in Medellin
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Where to Go Wine Tasting in Medellin

Want to try the best one? Our top pick is URVINO Vinos y Licores in Manila! If you’re a wine-lover like me, you probably enjoy a good wine tasting from time to time. It’s a nice way to connect with friends and explore the culinary scene in a new place. 
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What to Expect on a Medellín Bike Tour

Short on time? In Medellin, you can take a day, night, e-bike, or mountain bike tour! When I first arrived in Medellin, I was all about the tours. One type of tour I saw repeatedly popping up was bike tours! There are tons (and I mean tons) of bike tours
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5 Places to Immerse Yourself in Medellin’s Art Scene

TLDR? The best art gallery in Medellin is Circuito Barrio Colombia while the best art museum is the MMMA. Medellin’s art scene has become synonymous with two things: the sculptures of Fernando Botero and the street art in the Comuna 13 neighborhood. That said, there’s so much more creative output
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Where to Get the Best Steak in Medellin

Short on time? You can get the best steak at Barbaro Cocina Primitiva. Without question, Medellin is a paradise for meat-eaters. Carnivorous visitors to the city will have to pace themselves if they plan on taste-testing their way through the top steak joints in Medellin. There are some special steaks
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First Date in Medellin

Top Tips for an Unforgettable First Date in Medellin

TLDR? The ultimate first date in Medellin is to take a helicopter out to Guatape. It’s all too easy to play it safe with the dating game in Medellin. There’s some wonderful restaurants to flex your plastic on Saint Valentine’s day or a first date. For instance, you can’t go
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Medellin rooftop bars

The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Medellin

It took a while for the rooftop bars of Medellin to reach the heady heights of elevated drinking dens to be found in other global cities. Up until recently, the city’s best, biggest, and brashest bars and nightclubs tended to be tucked away in warehouse districts, far from the city’s
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Traditional Colombian Restaurants

The Best Traditional Colombian Restaurants in Medellin

TLDR? If you’re wanting to try some traditional Colombian food in Medellin, be sure to check out Ajiacos y Mondongos. Medellin is famous for the bandeja Paisa, a calorific horror show on a plate for weight watchers. They’re also well-known for terribly addictive cheesy fritters (buñuelos), and frijoladas, the most
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Brunch in Medellin

Where to Get Brunch in Medellin?

TLDR? The Marquee Hotel features a unique experience when looking for authentic brunch spots in Medellin.  Brunch with your dear loved ones is one of the best ways to start your weekend. Choose your favorite spot, and pair your go-to tasty dishes with your favorite mimosa – now that’s a
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Visit Medellin

The Best Time to Visit Medellin

TLDR? The best time to visit Medellin is in August since that’s when Medellin’s big flower festival takes place! Medellin’s got great weather all year round and a cultural scene that changes from month to month. But, with things going on all the time and good weather year-round, when should
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