Category: Visiting Medellin

The Best Teahouses and Tea Markets in Medellin

The Best Teahouses and Tea Markets in Medellín 

TLDR? One of the best tea shops in Medellín is Tea Market. Colombia is known for producing some of the best coffee in the world, but what about tea?  Fortunately, tea culture has also had an influence on coffee-loving Colombia, and the country is home to tea crops as well
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5 Restaurants With Great Cocktail Menus in Medellin

5 Restaurants With Great Cocktail Menus in Medellin

TLDR? Locals in Medellin love partying, and this city has a long list of restaurants with delicious cocktail menus.  Nightlife and partying are two must-try experiences in Medellin. And, when you visit the clubs, you’ve got to know what drink to order! Alternatively, if you’re just after a sit-down place
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Adventuring at Cañón de la Cristalina in Medellín

Adventuring at Cañon de la Cristalina in Medellín

TLDR? The Cañon de la Cristalina is located in one of the few rainforest ecosystems in Magdalena Medio! Colombia is undoubtedly a country that offers hundreds of adventure activities, making it a hotspot for eco-tourism. For example, in Antioquia alone, there are many activities ranging from places to see the
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Where to Catch a Sunset in Medellin

Where to Catch a Sunset in Medellin

TLDR? You can enjoy a sunset in Medellín from one of the hills that surrounds the city, as well as paragliding!  The beautiful mountainous city of Medellín boasts one of the most pleasant climates in the world. Or at least, that’s what the locals say. Now, while I’m not one
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A Guide to Yoga in Laureles, Medellin

A Guide to Yoga in Laureles, Medellin

TLDR? Shunia Kundalini Yoga Medellin is the best yoga studio in Laureles.  Yoga is a great way to relax, unwind, and let off some steam. It’s also a great way to get a workout in! If you’ve decided to stay in the beautiful paisa city, there are plenty of places
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Taking a Yoga Class at the Botanical Garden

Taking a Yoga Class at the Botanical Garden

TLDR? Is there a better place to connect with yourself than in the middle of nature? Botanical Garden is ideal to be full with yourself. If you’re looking to connect your body and mind, consider taking a yoga class!  Yoga is an ancient practice used to connect and relax the
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What to Know About Comic Con Medellin 2022

TLDR? Comic Con Medellin 2022 is coming to Medellin in December! Medellín was the first city in Colombia to receive the honor of hosting the annual Comic Con event, followed by Bogotá. This year, Comic Con is back. And, as you might imagine, the capital of Antioquia is set to
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Alto de San Miguel: The Medellín River’s Birthplace 

TLDR? Alto de San Miguel is considered a Regional Protective Forest Reserve and is home to 16% of Colombia’s biodiversity! The Medellin River crosses the City of Eternal Spring, and around this urban waterway, events such as the December lightings have been held. Plus, not to mention, Parques del Río
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Medellín An Eco-Friendly Haven in the Tropics

Medellín: An Eco-Friendly Haven in the Tropics

TLDR? Medellin is one of the most eco-friendly cities in the tropics! Medellin, recognized for being one of the most progressive and advanced in Colombia, has managed to create movements around ecology and sustainability. Even if you’re not a big eco-conscious hippie, it’s still cool to learn a little bit
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Spending A Day Along Medellin’s River Park

The beautiful public spaces in Medellin are one of the great aspects of the city that make it one of the most visually attractive places you can go to. There are all kinds of parks popping up all over the metropolitan area, many of them built in eco-friendly ways that
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Parroquia San Jose: One of Downtown Medellin’s Best Churches

Medellin, like much of Latin America, has some great examples of beautiful colonial architecture within its boundaries. This is oftentimes especially true of the downtown area, which hosts much of the historical architecture in the city. When you’re talking about colonial architecture, much of the time you’ve got to be
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Exploring COMFAMA Claustro San Ignacio

Most people come to Medellin and spend time in either the Poblado or Laureles neighborhood. There’s nothing wrong with that, since these places amount to being the artistic and cultural centerpieces of the city! That being said, downtown Medellin is surely due to blowing up to some degree or another.
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