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Is Medellín Expensive? A Tourist’s Guide to Medellín

Is Medellín Expensive? A Tourist’s Guide to Medellín

TLDR? Medellin’s prices are very affordable, and you can even enjoy some otherwise expensive luxury experiences for cheap! Before going on a trip, you’ll want to know how expensive your destination is in order to budget accordingly.  If you’re visiting Medellín, make sure to read up on prices to better
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The International Tango Festival in Medellín: A Guide

The International Tango Festival in Medellín: A Guide

TLDR? Carlos Gardel’s death at the Rio Negro airport incited the creation of Medellin’s Festival Anual de Tango. Medellin hosts a fair number of international festivals – including dance festivals! With the international tango festival, the city of Paisa celebrates this genre’s tradition with worldwide dancers. You might be thinking,
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Ciudad Altavoz 2022: Medellín’s Big Singing Event

Ciudad Altavoz 2022: Medellín’s Big Singing Event

TLDR: Ciudad Altavoz is a space to choose the best artists and groups that will be part of Altavoz Fest, the second largest music festival in Colombia! Did you know that Medellin is known as the capital of music in Colombia? The City of Eternal Spring has produced dozens of
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Medellín’s Bus Terminals: Everything You Need to Know

Medellín’s Bus Terminals: Everything You Need to Know

TLDR? Medellin has two bus terminals that service Colombia’s southern and northern areas. The budget-friendly bus is the preferred mean of transport by travelers wanting to save some money. In Colombia, it’s probably the easiest way to get to the most remote villages without worrying about anything. If you plan
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About the Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Medellin 2022

About the Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Medellin 2022

TLDR? The Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress happens in Medellin’s Plaza Mayor between November 17th and 19th. The Global Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-aging Congress – Latin America is an annual event welcoming its ninth version in Medellin. It allows you to strengthen your professional relationships, exchange ideas, create new professional projects,
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Popular

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Popular

TLDR? The Popular neighborhood’s mountainous landscape allows for one of the city’s better viewpoints, El Pinar. If you want to experience the true paisa culture, you should visit the Popular commune. Classified as the city’s poorest neighborhood, it’s also one of the most visited because of its old architecture, labyrinthine
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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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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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