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Make More Memories With a Medellín Motorcycle Tour

March 24, 2025

From Highway 56 you can see the skyscrapers of Medellín poke out above the clouds while eating a fresh chicken empanada. This was a view and experience I almost missed because I had a lot of work in the city. Nevertheless, when Jenson from Medellín Sports Rentals called me on

City of Eternal Spring: Medellin’s Flower Farms

March 23, 2025

Short on time? You can take half-day flower farm tours to learn more about Medellin’s flower culture! Medellin is known as the City of Eternal Spring, so it’s no wonder that they’re also known for flower farms. Now, most of the flower farms aren’t actually located in Medellin. That would

Chiva Rumbera Party Buses in Medellin

March 22, 2025

No time to read? Chiva Rumbera buses are discos on wheels that offer daytime and nighttime tours in the city. Anyone who has spent the holidays in Medellin has surely seen the Chiva Rumbera buses cruising around town. These brightly colored lights feature booming music and flashing lights. Now, while

Help! I’m Hurt! How to Go to the Doctor in Medellin

March 21, 2025

Need fast answers? You can get most medications OTC in Colombia and can visit any urgent care even if you don’t have local insurance. If you’re unlucky enough to get hurt while in Medellin, it can leave you in a panic. But don’t worry. Going to the doctor in Medellin

Where to Go Wine Tasting in Medellin

March 20, 2025

Want to try the best one? Our top pick is URVINO Vinos y Licores in Manila! If you’re a wine-lover like me, you probably enjoy a good wine tasting from time to time. It’s a nice way to connect with friends and explore the culinary scene in a new place.

What to Expect on a Medellín Bike Tour

March 19, 2025

Short on time? In Medellin, you can take a day, night, e-bike, or mountain bike tour! When I first arrived in Medellin, I was all about the tours. One type of tour I saw repeatedly popping up was bike tours! There are tons (and I mean tons) of bike tours

5 Places to Immerse Yourself in Medellin’s Art Scene

March 18, 2025

TLDR? The best art gallery in Medellin is Circuito Barrio Colombia while the best art museum is the MMMA. Medellin’s art scene has become synonymous with two things: the sculptures of Fernando Botero and the street art in the Comuna 13 neighborhood. That said, there’s so much more creative output

Where to Get the Best Steak in Medellin

March 17, 2025

Short on time? You can get the best steak at Barbaro Cocina Primitiva. Without question, Medellin is a paradise for meat-eaters. Carnivorous visitors to the city will have to pace themselves if they plan on taste-testing their way through the top steak joints in Medellin. There are some special steaks

Top Tips for an Unforgettable First Date in Medellin

March 16, 2025

TLDR? The ultimate first date in Medellin is to take a helicopter out to Guatape. It’s all too easy to play it safe with the dating game in Medellin. There’s some wonderful restaurants to flex your plastic on Saint Valentine’s day or a first date. For instance, you can’t go

The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Medellin

March 15, 2025

It took a while for the rooftop bars of Medellin to reach the heady heights of elevated drinking dens to be found in other global cities. Up until recently, the city’s best, biggest, and brashest bars and nightclubs tended to be tucked away in warehouse districts, far from the city’s

A Quick Look at the Best Tours in Medellin

March 14, 2025

TLDR? The best tours in Medellin are ones that showcase the city and it’s unique history. One of the reasons that people stay in Medellin for so long is that there are so many fantastic things to do in the city. And, that’s not to mention the surrounding area! Many

The Best Traditional Colombian Restaurants in Medellin

March 13, 2025

TLDR? If you’re wanting to try some traditional Colombian food in Medellin, be sure to check out Ajiacos y Mondongos. Medellin is famous for the bandeja Paisa, a calorific horror show on a plate for weight watchers. They’re also well-known for terribly addictive cheesy fritters (buñuelos), and frijoladas, the most

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