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The Best Places for Breakfast in Bello

June 21, 2024

TLDR? If you’re visiting Bello, try many kinds of calentado, a typical Paisa, and Colombian breakfast or brunch! Although Bello is a little mentioned town, it’s a place with many gastronomic attractions, from the traditional to the disruptive and different. If you’re looking for a distinct environment to have brunch

A Quick Guide to What to Do in Bello

June 20, 2024

TLDR? In Bello, you can hike through a pre-colonial path built by Cacique Niquia! Are you in Medellin and want to know a little more about the municipalities surrounding the city? Meet Bello! This town, located in Medellin’s extreme north, has several tourist activities ideal for spending a day there.

Fun Hikes and Outdoor Activities To Do In Santa Elena, Antioquia

June 19, 2024

TLDR? Parque Arvi is one of the best hikes in Santa Elena! Santa Elena is a beautiful little village just minutes outside of Medellin. The town is an adorable high-elevation hamlet. It’s situated amidst the foggy backdrop of the incredibly beautiful tropical Andes mountains. Antioquia, the region of Colombia that

Best Places To Eat During Your Stay In Santa Elena, Antioquia

June 18, 2024

TLDR? Santa Elena is a great place to go if you want to enjoy traditional Colombian cuisine. Santa Elena is a beautiful small town right outside of Medellin—it takes just about 45 minutes to get there from the city center. Its proximity to both Medellin and the nearby Jose Cordova

Best Places To Stay In Santa Elena, Antioquia

June 17, 2024

TLDR? Santa Elena is a great place for eco-living and glamping without straying far from Medellín. Santa Elena is a beautiful rural community that you can get to in under an hour from the heart of downtown Medellin. It’s also very close to the international airport, making it an extremely

Santa Elena, Antioquia: Pastoral Beauty Right Outside of The City

June 16, 2024

TLDR? Santa Elena, Antioquia is a stunning natural area just outside the city of Medellín. Medellin is situated in the middle of a fairly incredible variety of ecosystems and geographies. It’s becoming one of the reasons that the city is becoming an international destination. The fact that Medellin is surrounded

The Aburrá Foundation and the Gold Statue Museum

June 15, 2024

¿TLDR? The Aburrá Foundation is one of the museums you should visit in Medellín. Medellín is a city so rich with history that you’ll need a map. One place to learn about Medellín’s history is in the Aburrá Foundation! The Aburrá Foundation is one of Medellin’s greatest treasures, not only

A Guide to the Best Gin and Tonics in Medellin

June 14, 2024

TLDR? Medellin is home to some the world’s best gin and tonics, made by local spirit company Juniper! You’re probably familiar with Colombian coffee, but what about the Colombian gin and tonic? As a gin enthusiast, it was a delicious surprise to find spots in Medellin that mixed a great

Guide to Farmers’ Markets in Medellin

June 13, 2024

TLDR? Medellin’s farmers’ markets are where you can shop for the freshest products in the city! When was the last time you woke up at 7 am for vegetables? For me, it was during my week exploring Medellin’s famous farmers’ markets. Colombia is renowned for its diverse agriculture, and a

Afternoon Coffee at the Marquee Hotel

June 12, 2024

TLDR? If you’re looking for a place in Poblado to take a coffee break, the Marquee Hotel is the place to go! When you’re in a rush, coffee at Starbucks does the trick. But, if you have some time to indulge, why not try a more luxurious experience? During a relaxed

Visiting the Parque Nacional Natural Paramillo in Antioquia

June 11, 2024

TLDR? Parque Nacional Natural Paramillo is perfect for experiencing Colombia’s biodiversity. It’s priceless to visit the different ecosystems in Colombia. The Paramillo Natural National Park is a place full of biodiversity and nature wherever you look at it. One of the best places to escape the routine and enjoy the

9 Tips for Anyone Going to Caldas for the Day

June 10, 2024

TLDR? The source of the Medellin River is near Caldas, and you can go hiking there! After exploring Medellin for a couple of weeks, you may be looking to go to the municipalities north or south of the city to get to know the entire Aburrá Valley and leave without

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