Category: Visiting Medellin

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Traveling Outside Medellin: Do You Need to Speak Spanish?

TLDR? Most people outside Medellín don’t speak Spanish, but you can communicate through translator apps or by enrolling in a language school! As a nomad, sometimes it is difficult when you arrive in a place where people don’t speak your language.  Now, while you might be fine scraping by with
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The Best Parks and Hikes in Jerico, Antioquia

The Best Parks and Hikes in Jerico, Antioquia

TLDR? Jerico is the perfect place to unwind with the most stunning views of mountains and canyons. If you like the idea of hiking for a few hours through lush greenery, mountains, and beautiful waterfalls, Jerico is the perfect place for you. Also called the southwestern Athens of Antioquia, Jerico
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The Best Bike Tour in Necocli

The Best Bike Tour in Necocli

TLDR? Rent your bike with Alex Bikers and take one of the best tours in Necoclí! Are you a bicycle lover? If you want a new track where you can ride a bike because the city no longer excites you, Necoclí is one of the best places to do it!
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A Quick Guide to the Annual Medellin Tattoo Expo 

TLDR? The Medellín Tattoo Expo is an annual event where artists come together to showcase their work and give amazing tattoos. Tattoo culture has grown rapidly in Medellin, and nothing is more symbolic of that than the Medellin Tattoo Expo (Expotatuaje Medellin). Established in 2010, this creative and cultural exhibition
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The Best ATV and Motorcycle Tours in Caldas

TLDR? ATV tours are a great way to explore not only Medellín but the surrounding town of Caldas.  You might have already gone on a bike tour around Medellín. Heck, you might have stepped up your game and taken a motorcycle tour!  But, if you want to really get wild,
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The Best Tour to Carmen de Viboral

Medellín has many experiences outside the city that you can enjoy and discover. From beaches to mountains, the Department of Antioquia has pretty much everything you can imagine when it comes to finding something to do.  Now, while there are tons of experiences out there, one that I particularly loved
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A Guide to the Top Horseback Riding Tours in Medellin 

TLDR? There are several agencies that will take you on a horseback riding tour out to Medellín’s surrounding mountains. Discover the scenic nature beyond the city on a horseback riding tour. This countryside adventure is one of the best ways to witness Medellin’s stunning mountain views. Most horseback riding tours
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The Best Places to Eat in Necocli

The Best Places to Eat in Necocli

TLDR? El Ganadero is one of the best restaurants in Necocli. If you want to get out of the city and try something different from Medellín’s typical flavors, Necocli is your best option. The Bandeja Paisa and other popular dishes from Paisa city aren’t Antioquia’s sole culinary pride.  This place’s
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The Best Restaurants in San Francisco, Antioquia

The Best Restaurants in San Francisco, Antioquia

TLDR? San Francisco is a small town, but it’s home to some fantastic restaurants whether you’re headed there for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. San Francisco in Antioquia is a small town full of surprises: from adrenaline sports like rappelling and canyoning to relaxing places close to the crystal clear river.
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Getting to San Francisco, Antioquia from Medellin

Getting to San Francisco, Antioquia from Medellin

TLDR? One of the best ways to get to San Francisco is to share a big taxi with a local driver. Even though Medellín’s a city full of activities, you might want to escape the big city chaos for a weekend.  San Francisco in Antioquia is the perfect place for
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Exploring the Beaches and Mangroves of Necoclí

Exploring the Beaches and Mangroves of Necoclí

TLDR? In Necoclí, you can even have a facial straight from small mud volcanos! Do you know that Antioquia, besides the beautiful green landscapes, also has beaches? And it’s also a home for many mangroves that grow wildly into the same water? Necoclí is a small town in the upper
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