Tag: Colombia

Pub Crawl Paisa: A Bar Crawl in El Poblado

Pub Crawl Paisa: A Bar Crawl in El Poblado

TLDR? Pub Crawl Paisa is a bar-hopping experience for foreigners that’s great for meeting new people in Medellin! You probably have a lot of options when choosing what to do on a Friday night in Medellin, but I bet this one wasn’t on your list: the Pub Crawl Paisa! A
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Views From Above: A Helicopter Flight Over Guatapé

Views From Above: A Helicopter Flight Over Guatapé

TLDR? The beautiful landscape of Guatape looks otherworldly from above, and a helicopter tour is the perfect way to see it! My partner might be a pilot, but I’m sure not. So, I decided to convince him it was time to take me on a helicopter tour of Guatapé. Now,
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Hiking Up Morro Gacho in San Francisco, Antioquia

Hiking Up Morro Gacho in San Francisco, Antioquia

TLDR? If you’ve been skipping leg day for a while now, head over to Morro Gacho in San Francisco to get your workout in. San Francisco’s a small town close to the Medellin countryside, known for its stunning landscapes and trekking. Nothing surprising for a beautiful place surrounded by mountains,
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What to Know About the Daddy Yankee Concert 2022

What to Know About the Daddy Yankee Concert 2022

TLDR? Daddy Yankee’s final tour came to Medellin for three fantastic shows in October, 2022. Are you a fan of reggaeton? Then you probably know that so-called “king of reggaeton”, Daddy Yankee made Medellin a major pit-stop in his epic world tour. For those of you who caught the show,
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An Evening of Jazz at Z Bar

An Evening of Jazz at Z Bar

TLDR? Z Bar, located in the bottom floor of the Marquee Hotel, is the perfect place to spend an evening Spending the night out partying and having a little fun is never wrong. It’s how you can enjoy life and see the total beauty of it.  If you’re staying in
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Spending A Day at the El Celestino Spa

Medellin Spa Day and Massage at the Celestino Hotel

All of us need a breather from time to time. For me, I get exhausted after days hunched over the computer, and when that happens, a massage is just what the doctor ordered.  So, with the Celestino Spa newly renovated, I figured it was high time I booked myself in
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Live the c in Medellin With Casacol’s Black Card

Live the VIP Experience in Medellin With Casacol’s Black Card

TLDR? The VIP Black Card is a Casacol Guest Exclusive with special discounts at partner businesses around town. Everyone deserves to live the VIP experience in Medellin, including you. Casacol’s Black Card gives exclusive perks and promotional discounts from famous establishments.  Casacol’s Black Card is perfect for everyone, especially travelers
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Where to See the Opera in Medellin

Where to See the Opera in Medellin

TLDR? Support Medellin’s lyrical artists and enjoy the opera season! The opera’s one of the most striking and ancient theatrical compositions to have reached all corners of the world. When we talk about Colombia, though, it’s not the first thing that comes to mind. Even though reggaetón may be the
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Shopping the Outlets in Medellin

Shopping the Outlets in Medellin

TLDR? Medellin offers many opportunities for outstanding clothes at economical and affordable prices. When I go shopping, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating to me than finding discounts on what I like to wear or what I need at home. So, as you can imagine, after I found out about the
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How to Hire a Babysitter in Medellin

How to Hire a Babysitter in Medellin

TLDR? If you want to hire a babysitter in Medellin, Babysits, Sitly, or Trunanny are great resources. Planning a trip with children isn’t an easy task. First, you have to come up with family-friendly hotels, and then you’ve got to think about the logistics of getting around the city with
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Expocamacol 2022: A Quick Guide and What to Expect

Expocamacol 2022: A Quick Guide and What to Expect

TLDR? If you’re in the construction business, don’t miss what they call “the biggest construction fair in Latin America”! As the city promotes technology, industry, and commerce, Medellin’s real estate and infrastructure business are growing significantly! As a result, there are a couple of events that pop up in the
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A Guide to Types of Visas in Medellin

A Guide to Types of Visas in Medellin

TLDR? The three types of visas in Colombia are visitor, resident, and migrant. Your trip to the city of Medellin will have you falling in love with its culture and people, making you want to stay longer than you should!  If you haven’t visited yet, you’ll certainly want to, as
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