Category: Visiting Medellin

How to Get to Girardota from Medellín

How to Get to Girardota from Medellín

TLDR: You can get to Girardota by Metro System and it takes 30 to 35 minutes! If you’re looking for a place to spend a few days in the country without having to venture too far from Medellin, the small town of Girardota is the place for you. Here, you
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A Quick Overview of the Medellín Planetarium

A Quick Overview of the Medellín Planetarium

TLDR? The Medellín Planetarium is a place where you can learn about our solar system and outer space. There are tons of fun activities in Medellín, but not all of them are rainy-day friendly. And, considering the weather in Medellín, it’s good to have a few activities on your radar
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The Museum of Crosses in Marinilla, Antioquia

The Museum of Crosses in Marinilla, Antioquia

TLDR? You can expect to see 2,760 religious pieces with different histories and purposes depending on their places of origin. You might expect that the largest collection of Christ and crosses in the world belongs to a museum in Italy or even Jerusalem, but it’s actually located at the Museum
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The Best Coffee Shops and Coworking Spots in Girardota

The Best Coffee Shops and Coworking Spots in Girardota

TLDR? Mökka Cafe de Especialidad is the best place for coworking in Girardota! Girardota is a small town located about 30 minutes away from Medellin. It’s the ideal place for a day or weekend getaway. There, you can enjoy a quiet, natural environment, and even get some work done in
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Santa Elena’s Own Feria de Los Flores

TLDR? Medellín’s Feria de Flores festivities spill out into the surrounding communities in proximity to the city, such as in Santa Elena. In some ways, it makes all the sense in the world that the Feria de Flores party would be raging on in the mountains. I mean, this is
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Spending a Day at La Via Lactea Theme Park

Spending a Day at La Via Lactea Theme Park

TLDR? La Via Lactea is a theme park centered around the cow farming and milk industry. I love farms. Not only am I an animal lover, but I enjoy getting outdoors and enjoying the fresh air. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got to check out the La Via Lactea
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The History of Medellin’s Feria de Las Flores

TLDR? The Feria de las Flores is one of the most notable events in Colombia and Latin America. For weeks on end, the city of Medellin and its surrounding communities explode into a cataclysm of colors, sounds, and you guessed it, flowers. Many flock to Medellin during this time of
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An Overview of the Top Things to Do in Caucasia

An Overview of the Top Things to Do in Caucasia

TLDR? La Ciénaga del Silencio is one of the places you must visit in Caucasia. If you’re planning to travel to Caucasia and aren’t sure what to do in this beautiful Antioquian town, I have some recommendations for you. Caucasia is a small town eight and a half hours from
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All the Best Places to Eat in Caucasia

All the Best Places to Eat in Caucasia

TLDR? El Exito is one of your best options for breakfast in Caucasia. In this beautiful country, you can find food on every corner. Still, if you plan on traveling to Caucasia, you need to know where you can find the best food. Despite being a fishing town where the
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Towns To Stay At When You’re Visiting Antioquia’s Paramos

TLDR? The Colombian Paramo is not one of the best-known places in the country, but it’s a national ecological treasure! The paramo is a beautiful and austere high-altitude alpine tundra. It contains unique vegetation and wildlife not found anywhere else in the world. If you’re in Colombia, it’s highly recommended
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