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The History of Parque de San Antonio

February 26, 2024

TLDR? Parque de San Antonio is a plaza that’s replaced an older neighborhood. Medellin is a city full of parks and squares preserved for decades, and each tells a different story. In the city’s center, one of its oldest areas, we find different places such as Berrio Park, Botero Square,

Ecotourism Above the Clouds: La Virgen de Oro Experience

February 25, 2024

TLDR? La Virgen de Oro is a sustainable coffee producer just a little way outside Medellin. Coffee tours abound in Antioquia. I’ve gone on quite a few myself. And frankly, none match the experience of La Virgen de Oro in Támesis. From finding some of the rarest birds in Colombia

How to Spend a Day in Segovia

February 24, 2024

TLDR? If you’ve got a free day in Segovia, you can check out historic buildings and enjoy some great hikes! Segovia is located in Antioquia, four hours away from Medellin, the City of Eternal Spring. Nestled in the central mountain range of the Andes, gorgeous natural landscapes surround the town,

Painting Workshops in Medellín

February 23, 2024

TLDR: In Medellin you can take painting workshops in art academies, or in activities open to the public to explore your creativity! Medellín is the kind of place where you can get up close and personal with art, thanks to the city’s flourishing artistic and cultural scenes. If you’re the

An Afternoon at Hacienda el Caturral in Medellín

February 22, 2024

TLDR: El Caturral is a farm that produces organic coffee located 30 minutes from Medellin! When planning a trip, we want to pack in as many experiences as we can, right? If you’re traveling to Medellín, you’ll find many ways to explore the city, but one of the best ways

A Complete Review of 20Mission in Medellín

February 21, 2024

TLDR: 20Mission is a brewery and Gastro Pub where you can enjoy the freshest beers in Medellin and pair them with gourmet food! Drinking a beer in the gorgeous spring weather of Medellín is a great pleasure only known by local paisas and visiting tourists. The experience is even better

The Top 5 Family-friendly Activities In Medellin

February 20, 2024

TLDR? From visiting castles to seeing iguanas, there are tons of great family-friendly activities in Medellin to check out! Medellin’s the second largest city in Columbia and also the most popular. Because of its warm climate and dynamic culture, it’s the ideal destination to visit with your family. Paisa city’s

The Best Restaurants In Laureles

February 19, 2024

TLDR? One of the best restaurants in Laureles is Fidelina Casa Restaurante. Medellin’s culinary scene is beginning to pop off in a major way. It’s ascending hand in hand with other aspects of the city as international interest descends onto the tropical mecca. Out of Medellin’s neighborhoods, Poblado usually gets

Limonada de Coco: An Iconic Colombian Beverage

February 18, 2024

TLDR? Limonada de coco is a tropical beverage that’s a staple in Medellin! Existing as it does in the heart of the tropics, Colombia has a cornucopia of delicious fruits to utilize in its cuisine. This leads to some very refreshing culinary traditions that pair well with the generally hot

Monumento a La Raza: Fine Art in Downtown Medellin

February 17, 2024

TLDR? Monumento a La Raza is a statue in the middle of Medellin’s Plaza de La Libertad. Monumento a La Raza is one of Medellin’s most well-known and highly revered works of public art. It lies in the center of the city amidst the highest offices of public administration, close

Parque Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Urban Renewal on Display

February 16, 2024

TLDR? Parque Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a public space where you can relax and unwind after a long day of touring the city. Medellin is a town with a lot of great green space and a lot of nice city parks. One thing that’s contributing heavily to the nice public

All About the Sculptures of Plaza Botero

February 15, 2024

TLDR? Fernando Botero donated 23 sculptures to Plaza Botero! Medellin is a city recognized for offering dozens of tourist attractions, including a lot of art, culture, and spaces for its development. In addition, this city has been the birthplace of several renowned artists. Not only Juanes and J Balvin prospered

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