Category: Plan Your Trip

How Medellin Is on Track to Become Colombia’s Startup City

TLDR? Medellin has been making heavy investments into city improvements to make it a great place for startups. San Francisco, London, Austin, Tallinn, and Helsinki might be way off in the distance but ambitious M Medellin has its sights set on breaking into the world’s most exclusive club of startup
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Discover the Best Glamping and Eco-Hotels Close to Medellin

Short on time? Bosko is the best glamping spot just outside Medellin for a quick getaway! Medellin sits in a valley belonging to a spectacular mountain range that’s well worth exploring. And, what better way to explore than by going glamping? The natural riches that surround Medellin are the principal
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How to Extend Your Colombian Tourist Visa

TLDR? You can fill out an online form to renew your tourist visa for up to 180 days in a calendar year. So, you’ve fallen in love with life as a digital nomad in Medellin, Colombia. Or, maybe you’ve met someone, or spotted a fantastic business opportunity in the city.
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The City Improvements Transforming Medellin

Short on time? Medellin has been putting money into urban developments that liven up the city and make it a fantastic place for foreigners. Medellin’s triumphant arc from the murder capital of the world in the early 1990s to the world’s most innovative city in 2013, has been well charted.
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The Ultimate Guide to Colombian Coffee

TLDR? Colombian coffee consists mainly of Arabica beans, which are grown in the country’s cool mountainous regions. Colombia is the second largest coffee producer in South America. The only country to beat them is Brazil. However, Colombia surpasses Brazil in its production of high-quality coffee beans.  Overall, my perspective of
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Is Medellin a Safe Place to Visit? YES!

TLDR? Medellin is generally a safe place to visit as long as you use your common sense. You might have heard that Medellin was the murder capital of the world – thirty years ago! You may have also watched a brutal, bloody series on Netflix.  SPOILER ALERT. The series is
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How to Get a COVID-19 Test in Medellin

No time to read? Unidad Medica Centrolab is the most convenient place to get a COVID test in Medellin. For better or worse, COVID testing has become a common and necessary part of our lives, especially for travelers. And, if you’re traveling to Medellin, it’s important to know where to
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Cauca Viejo: A VIP Medellin Weekend Escape

No time to read? Cauca Viejo is a private village located just two hours outside of Medellin. There are some pretty cool places around Medellin if you know where to look for them. One of those hidden gems is Cauca Viejo. Now, anyone who knows a bit of Colombian geography
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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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