Category: Visiting Medellin

twerk at booty house

Twerk in Medellin: All About Booty House 

TLDR? Booty House is a place to move your body and try out twerk in Medellin. Twerking is the fun dance move that’s been sweeping the globe! If you haven’t witnessed it in the club, you’ve probably watched it in popular music videos like Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’ or Cardi B’s
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bikram yoga in smash hot yoga studio

Introducing SMASH Yoga Studio at Landmark Hotel 

TLDR? SMASH Hot Yoga and Spa recently launched at Medellin’s Landmark hotel, and it’s a great place to get a massage or a workout in. Ready to turn up the heat? Bikram Yoga is one of the hottest (quite literally) workouts to sweep Medellin. With room temperatures raised to sweltering
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marquee coffee tasting

The Best Coffee Tasting Experience in Medellin 

TLDR? There’s lots to learn about coffee in Colombia, and the best place to do so and to try a coffee tasting is at the Marquee Hotel! As a Londoner, I live up to many a British stereotype. Tea lover is one of them; I even carry my own English
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Flights to Medellin Flying from the Caribbean to Medellin

Flights to Medellin: Flying from the Caribbean to Medellin

TLDR? Different airlines from the United States and Central America have flights to Medellin from the Caribbean!  Searching for flights to any place can be tedious and complicated, but once you’ve decided on your destination and time frame, there are many tricks you can use to secure the ideal ticket. 
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How Safe Is Driving in Medellín?

How Safe Is Driving in Medellín?

TLDR? Driving in Medellin is safe, although the laws are a bit different than in other countries. One of the most comfortable options to travel and explore different areas of a city is with a private car, an option that has become highly requested and easy to manage by tourists
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The History of the Medellin Airport Tunnel

The History of the Medellin Airport Tunnel

TLDR? The airport tunnel allows you to go from Medellin to the international airport in approximately 30 minutes, which used to take almost an hour!   Significant advances in Medellin’s infrastructure have allowed the city to stand out and achieve beneficial changes in the different neighborhoods. One of these mega-projects has
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Medellín Women: Current Top Female Leaders

Medellin Women: Current Top Female Leaders

TLDR? Mariana Pajón is one of the many Medellin women who is transforming the City of Eternal Spring. Paisa women are more than models and pretty faces. Medellín women’s contributions to the city aren’t as known as they should be. Paisa city is known for its different artists, especially men,
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The Upcoming Sebastian Yatra Tour 2022: A Quick Guide

The Upcoming Sebastian Yatra Tour 2022: A Quick Guide

TLDR? Sebastian Yatra is a popular reggaeton singer who is coming to Medellin for a tour this year! Dharma is the latest album by Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra. In conjunction with the release of this album, his third world tour- called the Dharma Tour- was announced to promote it. The
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Routes to and From Medellin: The Airport Tunnel vs Palmas

Routes to and From Medellin: The Airport Tunnel vs Palmas

TLDR? The airport tunnel takes you from the city center to the international air terminal in 35 minutes! There are a few routes to Medellín from the international airport. Some routes are cheaper, while others take less time, such as the airport tunnel. If you’re looking to find out the
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Medellin Salsa Night 2022: A Guide

Medellin Salsa Night 2022: A Guide

TLDR? Grupo Niche is one of the great artists you’ll see on October 7th at Aeroparque Juan Pablo II. The Medellin salsa night is for all those who enjoy good music and want to dance to the swing of this genre. The city of Eternal Spring always has fun events
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Maca: Superfood of The Andes

TLDR? Maca is a superfood that you can get in most health food stores around Medellin. South America and Colombia are home to some of the most beautiful and bio-diverse ecosystems on Earth. The region teems with countless mysteries that lie in some fantastic-looking places to visit. One thing that’s
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The Curious Case of Colombia’s Hippos

TLDR? Colombia is home to hippos, but they’re an invasive species that was introduced in the 1980s. Like many areas of the world, Colombia’s ecosystems are not completely pristine or unaltered by human activity. There are several challenging problems faced by the country. They’ll have to be met to preserve
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