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Is Medellin Gay-Friendly?

December 5, 2024

TLDR? Medellin is gay-friendly and super welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve traveled with past partners and had people give us dirty looks. It’s not a nice feeling and is something that can put you off visiting a place for good. If you’re

The Ultimate Guide to Medellin Pride 2022

December 4, 2024

TLDR? Medellin Pride 2022 takes place on July 3rd and involves parades, concerts, and more. Antioquia Vive Diversa is an event celebrating diversity and in particular, the LGBTQ+ community. Like Colombiamoda and the Flower Festival, it’s an event that’s highly anticipated in the city. Medellin Pride 2022 is right around

Best Poke Restaurants in El Poblado

December 3, 2024

Even though Medellin is landlocked, it doesn’t mean seafood isn’t easily found. And, if you want to poke bowls, you’ll definitely find them in Medellin. El Poblado is one area where tourists can get poke bowls. But, what are the best places to get your poke bowl fix? In this

Where To Get a Burrito in El Poblado

December 2, 2024

Medellin, Colombia has great food and there is no doubt about it. However, El Poblado is one neighborhood or barrio that you definitely want to check out. While you can get typical Colombian cuisine a tourist can’t go wrong with a good burrito. However, finding a place that specializes in

Las Tángaras Bird Reserve in Medellin

December 1, 2024

TLDR? Las Tángaras Bird Reserve is a bird lover’s paradise about five hours away from Medellin. Did you know that Colombia has the greatest diversity of bird species in the world? If you’re a bird lover and enjoying nature is your thing, then I’d say that’s a pretty big perk

A Guide to Medellin’s Glorious Churches

November 29, 2024

Did you know that you can find more than 300 churches in Medellin? Church tours aren’t just for religious people but for beauty-seekers too! These old buildings often have big colorful windows and beautiful architecture, each unique from the others! Lucky for you, I made a list of the best

Rappelling and Abseiling in Medellin: What to Know and Where to Go

November 28, 2024

TLDR? One of the best places to enjoy rappelling and abseiling in Medellin is with Canyoning Antioquia. Adventure travel and extreme sports are becoming increasingly popular, and in Medellin, it’s not hard to find this type of activity. There are tons of places where you can try things like caving,

All About Cementerio Museo de San Pedro

November 27, 2024

TLDR? The Cementerio Museo de San Pedro is both a museum and a cemetery where you can get a glimpse of the city’s history. The Cementerio Museo de San Pedro is one of the relics of the city of Medellín, but it’s not high on most people’s to-do lists when

Where to Listen to Classical Music in Medellin

November 21, 2024

TLDR? There are many ways to enjoy classical music in Medellin and many upcoming events! One of the things I love the most about Colombia is the diversity of rhythms heard throughout the country. The most well-known tend to be vibrant and colorful. However, I can’t deny that sometimes I

MAMM: A Guide to the Medellin Modern Art Museum

November 19, 2024

TLDR? The Modern Art Museum of Medellin is a place to appreciate art, architecture, cinema, exhibitions, and nature. Tickets are priced depending on the type of visitor. When I was younger, I was a major modern art skeptic. Today, however, I’ve fallen in love with the stuff and have a

Colombiamoda 2022: Everything You Need to Know

November 18, 2024

TLDR? Colombiamoda 2022 is the biggest fashion event taking over Medellin this year. Medellín is a city that always seeks to be at the fashion forefront. When you go to Medellin, you’re likely to see people wearing the latest trends, or setting new ones themselves. Because of the fact that

A Day’s Getaway in Santa Fe de Antioquia

November 17, 2024

Medellin is a beautiful city with thousands of things to do and discover. But, it’s not just the city that’s worth checking out. You should also think about going on a weekend getaway to some of the surrounding villages! One of those villages is Santa Fe de Antioquia. Sate Fe

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