Visiting Medellin Archives

Redefine Remote Living in Medellín: Casacol Partners with Rent Remote.

October 27, 2025

Redefine Remote Living in Medellín Medellín is quickly becoming one of the most desirable cities in Latin America for remote professionals, a vibrant hub where innovation meets lifestyle. As the city’s reputation as a remote work capital continues to grow, Casacol is proud to announce a new partnership with Rent

view of the city in the middle of the new year celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style in Medellin 2022

May 30, 2025

TLDR? In Medellin, you can celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Marquee or Landmark hotels in Poblado! While a lot of the city’s moneyed locals enjoy skipping town to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Caribbean coast in Cartagena or Santa Marta, not everyone does. And, those who prefer to

Soul Lifestyle: The Perfect Medellin Launchpad

May 29, 2025

TLDR? Soul Lifestyle is the perfect place for those wanting to stay in a luxurious part of Medellín. Most foreigners who come to Medellín are fully aware of the fact that El Poblado is one of the best neighborhoods. Heck, it even made its way into one of the famous

Making Friends Over La Mesa: Where to Play Board Games in Medellín

May 28, 2025

TLDR? Enigma Cafe in Laureles is one of the best places to play board games in Medellin. Few things beat sitting down with a beer, a burger, and a board game. If the other people around the table aren’t already my friends, they soon will be. A board game cafe

10 Best Cafes for Digital Nomads in Laureles, Medellín

May 27, 2025

As a writer, I often prefer working in a cafe to an office or even a coworking, especially when I’m abroad. You have access to good coffee and food and you often meet other digital nomads who are new to the city like you. During my time staying in Laureles,

Noir Cafe: For The Lover of Dark Coffee

May 26, 2025

TLDR? Noir Café is a coffee shop and wine bar that’s great to spend an afternoon or evening in Medellín. One of the very first coffee shops my boyfriend and I stopped at in Medellin was Noir. This place is just what you’d look for in a fancy cafe. It

Medellín’s Outdoor Gyms: Where to Get Fit… for Free!

May 25, 2025

TLDR? You can find some great outdoor gyms in both Laureles and Poblado. Medellín has something I’ve never found in any of the American or European cities I’ve lived in: outdoor gyms. No, I don’t just mean a pull-up bar and maybe some monkey bars. I’m talking full-on gyms with

Relax for Less With the Cheapest Laureles Massages

May 24, 2025

TLDR? The best and cheapest massage in Laureles is Ashanti Massage. I started my Laureles massage tour with the goal of finding the absolute cheapest massage in la comuna. I’m pretty sure I succeeded since I haven’t found a less expensive massage yet, but what I’m more confident about is

The 5 Best Laureles Coworking Spaces

May 23, 2025

TLDR? The best coworking spot in Laureles is the Factory Lofts coworking space. My Airbnb in Medellín severely misled me. Apparently “dedicated workspace” means a bar not even two feet long with a stool to sit on. I had to find a place to work. Lucky for me, there’s a

Getting Into Medellin: Colombia COVID Requirements

May 22, 2025

Thanks to its comfortable climate, delicious food, and friendly people, Colombia has become an increasingly popular tourist destination. Unfortunately, the nation hasn’t been immune to the COVID-19 pandemic, and constantly changing entry requirements often confuse potential travelers. Now, although entry requirements are always changing, it’s still good to be aware

Shopping Guide: The Best Homemade Coffee in Medellin

May 21, 2025

TLDR? Thanks to the great coffee available in Medellin supermarkets, making homemade coffee is a breeze. My first time visiting Colombia was last year during the pandemic. At the time I still worked for Starbucks and had become accustomed to the slightly sweet, yet thick taste of the Starbucks blonde

Coffee Tasting Experience at the Marquee

May 20, 2025

TLDR? At the Marquee Hotel, you can participate in a coffee tasting experience to try different Colombian brews! At the beautiful Marquee hotel, right beside the Parque Lleras, you can engage in a coffee tasting experience. I must admit I was not entirely sure what to expect when I first

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