Tag: medellin

a view of the botero square at night

Things to Do at Night in Medellin

When I first stepped foot in Medellin, I realized that despite being a city dedicated to green tourism, it’s no slouch when it comes to its nightlife, in fact, going out at night is a must. Whether you’re a party soul looking for wild nights out or just want to
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rest area in landmark hotel overlooking the manila neighborhood

Manila Neighborhood Review

TLDR? Manila is a neighborhood that has all kinds of services at hand, and is specialized in good food!  Medellin is a city full of tourist sectors and each one is distinguished by one specialty or another, whether it’s gastronomy, history, or nightlife. El Poblado is a highly popular district
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All About ColombiaTex 2023

Medellin is the capital of fashion in Colombia, and as evidence of this, different fairs are held every year in the capital of Antioquia. In addition to Colombiamoda, the City of Eternal Spring has the luxury of presenting, at the beginning of each January season, Colombiatex de las Américas, an
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How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Medellin?

With February 14th right around the corner, you’ve probably gotten in the feels.  And, just because you’re in a foreign country, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate! Here in the City of Eternal Spring, there are tons of great places to have a romantic evening out with your partner.  If
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Which Are the Most Important Events in Medellin

TLDR? Medellin has many cultural, business, and musical events throughout the year, although the biggest has to be the Flower Festival. Medellín is the second largest city in Colombia after the capital. Because of that, it’s started to become a hub for both local and international events.  Anyone who’s anyone
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Which Are the Most Important Trade Fairs in Medellin?

TLDR? In Medellin, there are many trade fairs for all kinds of industries throughout the year. Medellin is the cradle of great national and international events that take place throughout the year in Colombia.  In addition to the renowned festivals and fairs such as the Feria de las Flores and
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Useful Spanish Travel Phrases

TLDR? You can learn Spanish in Medellin, but as long as you have a few words under your belt, you should have no problem getting around.  As you probably already know if you’ve had your eye on a visit to Medellin for a while, the national language in Colombia is
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chamex coffee maker next to plants

The Best Medellin Coffee Tours to Try in 2023

TLDR? The best Medellin coffee tour is the Coffee Experience at the Marquee Hotel.  The flowers, the innovation, the charismatic people, the food, the festivals, the nightlife, the climate, and much more are characteristics of Medellin. In fact, all of these pretty awesome features have made Medellin the third-best destination
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Where to Watch a Movie in English: Cine Colombia

TLDR? You can watch a movie in English at Cine Colombia, one of the most popular theaters in Medellin. If you want to go to a movie theater in Medellin but don’t speak Spanish, then you’re in luck. There are theaters in the city that are showing some of the
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The 7 Best Swimming Pools in Medellin

Need your answers now? The best swimming pool in Medellin is the rooftop pool at The Marquee! I moved to Medellin from LA, so the heat wasn’t anything new to me. However, that’s not to say that it didn’t get to me quickly! And, if you find that the warm
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A Quick Guide to Food Delivery Apps in Medellin

Too lazy to read? Rappi is the best food delivery app for getting all your meals delivered to your door. Hungry but feeling lazy, hooked on a binge-worthy series on Netflix, or struggling to order food because your Spanish isn’t up to a phone conversation yet? There’s an easy solution
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A Guide to the Best Gyms in Medellin

TLDR? Medellin offers a range of activities to help you stay fit. This includes some great gyms. Here is a list of the best gyms in the city! Fitness is a pretty big deal in Medellin, so big that the city’s main highway is shut down once a week so
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