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How to Get to San Carlos From Medellín

April 1, 2024

TLDR? San Carlos is an awesome place for a natural getaway from Medellin and is accessible by bus, car, and other modes of transport! Sometimes, all you need is a break from the hustle and bustle of Medellín, if only just for a weekend. If your perfect vacation includes relaxing

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: 12 de Octubre

March 31, 2024

TLDR? Hiking through the Mirador Cerro El Picacho Ecopark is one of the best things to do in the commune 12 de Octubre. If you’re in Medellín long enough, you might want to get to know other parts of the city, not only its center. With 14 neighborhoods, 12 de

A Bit About Medellín’s Corregimientos

March 30, 2024

TLDR? Medellin is not only the capital of fashion, it also owns the largest corregimiento in Colombia. Medellin is a bigger city than you think. Like many Colombian cities, Medellin’s urban areas are divided into comunas, which are then divided into neighborhoods. Outside the comunas are the corregimientos, the rural

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Santa Cruz

March 29, 2024

TLDR: Santa Cruz is a neighborhood with urban and theatrical cultural offerings! The neighborhoods of Medellín are full of history and culture just waiting to be discovered, and the neighborhood of Santa Cruz is no exception. Located in Comuna 2 of Medellín’s 16 Comunas, Santa Cruz is known for being

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: San Javier

March 28, 2024

TLDR? San Javier or Comuna 13 the most touristed place in Medellin, full of urban art, a graffiti tour, and a lot of social reconstruction. San Javier is undoubtedly one of Medellín’s most touristed areas. Visitors flock to see the famous graffiti tour, outdoor escalators, artistic shows, and immersive tours

The Best Places to Watch the Sunrise in Medellín

March 27, 2024

TLDR? Medellin has some of the best places to enjoy the sunset and sunrise in Colombia. They say, “Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too.” And witnessing sunsets right in the heart of Columbia is undoubtedly a beautiful memory. Medellin is not just for tourist attractions and relaxing

The Best Places to Grab a Coffee or a Meal in Segovia

March 26, 2024

TLDR? If you head out to Segovia, you have some great places to grab an authentic Colombian meal or a hot coffee. The traditional Antioquian town of Segovia imparts an authentic Colombian experience to its visitors, especially through their guided tours. The local mining industry is at the heart of

The Best Place to Go Camping in Segovia

March 25, 2024

TLDR? A breath from the city and noise, and an encounter with nature. that is Segovia! You might think you won’t be able to find a comfortable hotel or good place to camp in a small town far away from the city. Luckily, this isn’t the case in Segovia. Even

Escultura Montana: One of Medellin’s Notable Public Artworks

March 21, 2024

TLDR? The Escultura Montana is an interesting sculpture located in downtown Medellin. Medellin has a ton of great public artworks that are worth checking out. It’s one of the features that display the affection that the city has towards its creative class. However, if you’ve already been to Plaza Botero,

El Poblado Neighborhood Guide: Medellín’s Big Barrio

March 15, 2024

TLDR? El Poblado is the most visited and exciting neighborhood in Medellin whether you want to party, drink good coffee, or explore the city’s culture. Comuna 14, more commonly known as the El Poblado neighborhood in Medellin, is one of the top 52 places to visit in 2023, according to

Everything You Need to Know About Parque Norte

March 12, 2024

TLDR? Parque Norte is Medellin’s amusement park with 22 attractions! If you’re a hopeless adventurer and love extreme activities, expeditions, and amusement parks, you should visit Parque Norte in Medellín! This place, located in an area you might have already guessed (yes, in the north), brings a day of great

The History of Sugar Cane in Colombia

March 11, 2024

TLDR? Sugar cane is one of Colombia’s biggest exports and is a crop with a rich history in the country. Sugar cane is a plant that gives life to more things than you think. Although Colombia isn’t number one on the list of the largest sugarcane producers worldwide, it is

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