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Where and How to Buy Tickets to Medellín

Where and How to Buy Tickets to Medellin

TLDR? There are several low-cost online platforms that can help you score affordable tickets to Medellin. If you’ve chosen to travel to Medellin, you’ve probably been checking the places you want to visit and making plans. However, to guarantee those plans, you must be there: you have to buy your
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The History of Medellín’s Laureles Neighborhood

The History of Medellín’s Laureles Neighborhood

TLDR: Laureles was a neighborhood designed for the city’s workers to live in, which was later inhabited by Medellin’s elite class! The Laureles neighborhood is one of the best areas to stay in Medellín thanks to its great location and surrounding activities and commercial offers.  Once a working-class neighborhood, Laureles
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Medellín Festivals 2022: Maridaje: Amigos y Sabores

Medellín Festivals 2022: Maridaje: Amigos y Sabores

TLDR? Maridaje is the largest local and international gastronomy event held in Medellin. If you love good food, you’re probably going to Colombia with a list of restaurants you want to visit. But what if I told you there’s a single place where you can try several of Medellin and
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Where to Change Money in Medellin

Where to Change Money in Medellin

TLDR? Homecambios has one of Medellin’s lowest exchange rates and offers secure procedures in private cabins. When planning your trip to Medellin, don’t forget to change some money to cover planned expenses and other incidentals. Whether you want to travel to different tourist areas of the city or take a
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A Guide to the 2022 Flamenco Festival in Medellín

A Guide to the 2022 Flamenco Festival in Medellín

TLDR? The Flamenco Festival has spaces for you to enjoy performing acts as well as moments for academic training!  You don’t need to fly to Spain to enjoy flamenco – you can do it right here, in the city of Medellín.  Experience the best of Andalusian culture in the City
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The International Poetry Festival in Medellín: A Guide

The International Poetry Festival in Medellín: A Guide

TLDR? This edition addresses social and environmental issues with events online, on Nutibara Hill, and throughout Medellin. If you’re a fan of poetry and theater, you’ll want to attend the international poetry festival in Medellin! You can enjoy several cultural events and meet more than 130 authors from 85 countries.
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The Ultimate Guide to El Tesoro Mall’s Indoor Park

The Ultimate Guide to El Tesoro Mall’s Indoor Park

TLDR? Jumbalá is an indoor park and fun zone that you can find in El Tesoro Mall. Amidst a few buildings and roads, you’ll find one of Medellin’s treasures. El Tesoro is the best mall you can visit in the Paisa capital. It has different activities to enjoy alone, with
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The Ultimate Guide to Rollerskating in Medellin

TLDR? Rollerskating in Medellin is a hobby that’s taking the city by storm, and with tons of rinks and skate shops around, you can join in the fun! If you’ve spent any amount of time on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed videos popping up of semi-professional rollerskaters.  And, you might have
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2 Days (48 Hours) in Medellin: The Perfect 2-day Itinerary

TLDR?  With just 2 days in Medellin, you can experience some of the downtown area’s best restaurants, sights, and sounds. Maybe you’ve got a layover in Medellin or maybe you’re just visiting for a weekend. Or, perhaps there’s a different situation going on.  Whatever it is, it’s not uncommon to
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Second Runway Construction at the Medellin Airport

Second Runway Construction at the Medellin Airport

TLDR? The Jose Maria Cordova airport expansion project will add a second runway to the city’s international airport. The Jose Maria Cordova airport, located on the outskirts of Medellín, may be the city’s international airport, but it isn’t very big.  As a result of increases in international routes to and
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