Category: Visiting Medellin

A Quick Guide to Food Delivery Apps in Medellin

Too lazy to read? Rappi is the best food delivery app for getting all your meals delivered to your door. Hungry but feeling lazy, hooked on a binge-worthy series on Netflix, or struggling to order food because your Spanish isn’t up to a phone conversation yet? There’s an easy solution
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A Guide to the Best Gyms in Medellin

TLDR? Medellin offers a range of activities to help you stay fit. This includes some great gyms. Here is a list of the best gyms in the city! Fitness is a pretty big deal in Medellin, so big that the city’s main highway is shut down once a week so
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The 6 Best Tattoo Studios in Medellin 

TLDR? If you want to get some new ink while in Medellín, there are some great tattoo studios to check out! The streets of Medellin are flooded with art, with some of the most eye-catching pieces being body art. Tattoos have become so popular, in fact, that the city even
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Safety at Night in Medellin: What to Know

TL;DR? Safety at night in Medellin isn’t something to worry about as long as you use your street smarts.  Whether you’re backpacking in Medellin or making your way through New York City for a few weeks, safety should be at the top of your priorities list.  That’s even more true
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The Best Wedding Venues in Medellin

The Best Wedding Venues in Medellin

TLDR? Hacienda Fizebad is one of the best wedding venues in Medellin. Getting married is a once-in-a-lifetime event (or that’s what we hope), and it’s natural to want every detail to be perfect. If you chose Medellin as your destination to celebrate and commemorate your special day, you’ll want to
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Things to Do in Medellin: Hanging Out in Provenza

TLDR? Provenza is a popular neighborhood in Medellin where you can go to bars, eat great food, or just hang out! Provenza is the heart of Medellin’s entertainment scene. So, needless to say, when I first stepped foot in the barrio as a backpacker, I was there almost every night. 
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A Guide to the 7 Best Malls in Medellin

TLDR? There are tons of great malls around the city, but El Tesoro is the best mall in Medellin. There’s nothing like some good, old-fashioned retail therapy for making you feel better. And, with the plethora of malls scattered around Medellin, you’ll definitely find some shopping opportunities. Whether you’ve had
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Guide to Laureles

Guide to Laureles, Medellín: It’s Bigger Than You Think!

If you’re going to stay in Laureles, you need to pick a specific neighborhood or barrio to stay in. While they’re all safe (Laureles is actually ranked safer than Poblado in some indices) and fun, they have different things to offer depending on what you’re looking for during your stay.
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Best Massage Spa in Medellin

A Guide to the Best Spas and Massages in Medellin

TLDR? The El Celestino Spa offers one of the best massages in Medellin.  Routine makes us forget the good things we deserve. One of them is pampering ourselves. Massages are one of the ways that I personally love to pamper myself. Not only are they relaxing, but for digital nomads
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The Complete Guide to El Tesoro Mall

The Complete Guide to El Tesoro Mall

TLDR? El Tesoro Mall is one of the biggest shopping centers in Medellín and is a great place to spend a day. While some folks might love spending the day strolling through the mall, others might find it a bit boring. Luckily, you’ll find many malls in Medellin where you
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A Guide to Language Exchange Meetups in Medellin

No time to read? Gringo Tuesdays are the best language exchange meetups in Medellin. Whether you’re just visiting for a short time or you’re planning an extended stay in the city, it’s not a bad idea to check out a language exchange while in Medellin. After all, you’re in Colombia.
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A Quick Look at Colombian Cocktails

A Quick Look at Colombian Cocktails

TLDR? Short on time? People love coming back to Colombia because of its cocktails and their many unique flavor combinations.  It’s no surprise that tourists love visiting Colombia. It offers beautiful tourist attractions, delicious cuisines, and unique cultural traditions.  Aside from these, do you know that Colombia also has some
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