Category: Nightlife

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Style in Medellin 2022

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
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Cafe Noir

Noir Cafe: For The Lover of Dark Coffee

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
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Baila Baby: Where to Take Dance Classes in Medellín

TLDR? Dance Free is the best place to take dance classes in Medellin. One major part of Colombian culture is dance classes and dancing. That’s true regardless of whether you’re dancing bachata, salsa, reggaeton, or something else.  So, what better thing to do in Medellin than learn to dance?  With
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The Best Places to Try Pole Dancing in Medellin

Short on time? Fuerza y Figura is the best pole dancing studio in Medellin. Pole dancing has been gaining attention in recent years.  Perhaps it’s due to the sport’s appearance in the NFL’s 2020 Super Bowl show or perhaps it’s due to social media influencers sharing their love of pole.
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The Best Places in Medellin for a Bachelor Party

No time to read? Medellin has great bachelor party ideas for the average explorer including both daytime and nighttime adventures! Are you getting ready to tie the knot? Will you be celebrating your big day by traveling abroad for a destination wedding? Well, if you’re one of the lucky few
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The Best Drag Shows in Medellin

TLDR? Club Oráculo hosts the best drag nights while Bar Chiquita is home to the best drag brunch in town. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a strong advocate, one of the many activities I enjoy when traveling is checking out drag shows.  Drag shows are fantastic ways
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The Best Live Music Bars in Medellin

No time to read? Z Bar is the best live music restaurant in Medellin. Medellin is home to a thriving restaurant and nightlife scene. And, as part of that scene, you’ll find some fun live music bars.  Live music bars are a great place to post up with a glass
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Where to Get Your Hands on the Best Craft Beer in Medellín

Short on time? 20Mission boasts the best craft beer in Medellin. From rum to coffee to aguapanela, Medellín is famous for its beverages. However, one you probably haven’t heard that much about is beer. Believe it or not, Medellín has a budding craft beer scene with several local microbreweries and
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The Hottest Guide to LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Medellin

No time to read? Bar Chiquita is the best LGBTQ+ spot for nightlife in Medellin! Visitors arriving from Colombia’s most openly LGBTQ+ city, Bogota, might find it a little more challenging to find the same amount of openly LGBTQ+ -friendly bars and clubs to meet guys or girls during their
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Mariachi and Mexican Restaurants in Medellin

Short on time? If you want to skip the hunt through the best Mexican restaurants in Medellin, head to Dos Santos, which offers up the best Mexican meals in Medellin. When the dial hits 3:15 (tres quince), a colloquial expression for beyond tipsy, it means the girls from Medellin are
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A Guide to Where to Learn the Tango in Medellin

Short on time? Casa Gardeliana offers tango lessons as well as history and information about this dance style. Even though the tango is an Argentinian dance, it’s been a major part of Medellin culture for a century now.  In fact, tango is now so popular in Medellin that there’s an
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A Guide to Colombia Fashion Week in Medellin

TLDR? Colombia fashion week is an annual event celebrating design and beauty in Medellin. As a teaser to the Feria de las Flores, Colombiamoda and Colombiatex are two annual fashion shows that attract a glamorous crowd to Medellin. Whether you’re in the design industry yourself or are just interested in
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