Category: Visiting Medellin

All About the Sculptures of Plaza Botero

All About the Sculptures of Plaza Botero

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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Museo Etnografico Miguel Angel Buile: A Quick Guide

Museo Etnografico Miguel Angel Buile: A Quick Guide

TLDR? The Museo Etnografico Miguel Angel Buile is a unique place to learn about Colombian indigenous culture Indigenous culture is a fundamental part of Colombian history. If you’re looking to learn more about this wonderful country.  As a passionate reader who has read hundreds of books on the subject, I
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Rainy Season vs. Dry Season: When to Visit Medellín

Rainy Season vs. Dry Season: When to Visit Medellín

TLDR? Any time is a great time to visit Medellin since this city has some of the best weather in Colombia! Before you pack your bags for any trip, you should know what kind of weather you’ll face at your destination.  While the city of Medellín generally has a sunny
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The Best Dive Trips from Medellin

The Best Dive Trips from Medellin

TLDR? Travel & Diving offers the most varied diving destinations and some of the best dive trips in Medellin. If you’re looking for a little getaway from Medellin, you can visit the gorgeous towns nearby and enjoy several activities you wouldn’t find in the city. These adventures include Canopy or
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From Finca to Flat White: The Best Coffee Farm Tour in Medellín

From Finca to Flat White: The Best Coffee Farm Tour in Medellin 

TLDR? Casa Grande Coffee Tour is the best coffee farm tour in Medellin and the perfect excuse to try the best Colombian coffee! Like Cumbia, Arepas, Reggaeton, and flowers, Colombian coffee sells Colombia and makes it famous abroad. That’s because each Colombian coffee product boasts unique flavors you won’t taste
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Is Medellín Expensive? A Tourist’s Guide to Medellín

Is Medellín Expensive? A Tourist’s Guide to Medellín

TLDR? Medellin’s prices are very affordable, and you can even enjoy some otherwise expensive luxury experiences for cheap! Before going on a trip, you’ll want to know how expensive your destination is in order to budget accordingly.  If you’re visiting Medellín, make sure to read up on prices to better
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The International Tango Festival in Medellín: A Guide

The International Tango Festival in Medellín: A Guide

TLDR? Carlos Gardel’s death at the Rio Negro airport incited the creation of Medellin’s Festival Anual de Tango. Medellin hosts a fair number of international festivals – including dance festivals! With the international tango festival, the city of Paisa celebrates this genre’s tradition with worldwide dancers. You might be thinking,
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Ciudad Altavoz 2022: Medellín’s Big Singing Event

Ciudad Altavoz 2022: Medellín’s Big Singing Event

TLDR: Ciudad Altavoz is a space to choose the best artists and groups that will be part of Altavoz Fest, the second largest music festival in Colombia! Did you know that Medellin is known as the capital of music in Colombia? The City of Eternal Spring has produced dozens of
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About the Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Medellin 2022

About the Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress in Medellin 2022

TLDR? The Global Aesthetic Medicine Congress happens in Medellin’s Plaza Mayor between November 17th and 19th. The Global Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-aging Congress – Latin America is an annual event welcoming its ninth version in Medellin. It allows you to strengthen your professional relationships, exchange ideas, create new professional projects,
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Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Popular

Medellin Neighborhood Guides: Popular

TLDR? The Popular neighborhood’s mountainous landscape allows for one of the city’s better viewpoints, El Pinar. If you want to experience the true paisa culture, you should visit the Popular commune. Classified as the city’s poorest neighborhood, it’s also one of the most visited because of its old architecture, labyrinthine
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The History of Medellín’s Laureles Neighborhood

The History of Medellín’s Laureles Neighborhood

TLDR: Laureles was a neighborhood designed for the city’s workers to live in, which was later inhabited by Medellin’s elite class! The Laureles neighborhood is one of the best areas to stay in Medellín thanks to its great location and surrounding activities and commercial offers.  Once a working-class neighborhood, Laureles
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Medellín Festivals 2022: Maridaje: Amigos y Sabores

Medellín Festivals 2022: Maridaje: Amigos y Sabores

TLDR? Maridaje is the largest local and international gastronomy event held in Medellin. If you love good food, you’re probably going to Colombia with a list of restaurants you want to visit. But what if I told you there’s a single place where you can try several of Medellin and
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