Category: Visiting Medellin

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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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Discover the Best Glamping and Eco-Hotels Close to Medellin

Short on time? Bosko is the best glamping spot just outside Medellin for a quick getaway! Medellin sits in a valley belonging to a spectacular mountain range that’s well worth exploring. And, what better way to explore than by going glamping? The natural riches that surround Medellin are the principal
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Best Places to Watch the Game In Medellin

TLDR? Ay Way Sports Bar is the best place to watch any of your favorite sports games. Sports play a huge part in local culture and the city. The paisas are crazy about soccer (or football). As a result, the city comes alive when the local teams are playing a
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A Guide to the Best Bookstores in Medellin

Need answers fast? The best bookstore in Medellin is 9 3/4 Cafe. When most people visit Medellin they’re thinking of taking city tours, going on pub crawls, and experiencing the many hikes and gorgeous vistas around town. Not me.  When I first landed in Medellin my mission was to find
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All About Medellin’s Exotic Fruits Tour

No time to read? You can Medellin’s biggest market and learn about native fruits with an exotic fruits tour led by Real City Tours. Click here to book! When you touch down in Medellin, you’ll be greeted by tons of delicious foods. I’m talking buñuelos with arequipe, empanadas full of
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Meet Medellin’s Best Italian Restaurant: Abbiocco

Short on time? Abbiocco is an Italian restaurant with some of the best fine dining in the Poblado area! An Italian restaurant is putting a sophisticated sheen on the restaurant scene in Parque Lleras. What restaurant is that, you ask? Enter Abbiocco – an Italian restaurant full of flare and
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The Best Places for Eating Out in the Medellin Countryside

TLD? El Bosque Era Rosado is one of the best restaurants in the Medellin countryside. If COVID-19 has taught us anything it is to appreciate the great outdoors. Medellin has an abundance of spectacular scenery, talented chefs, and savvy businessmen. It didn’t take the latter long to put the former
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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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