Category: Restaurants

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The Best Ice Cream in Medellin

No time to read? Madelo is the best ice cream parlor in Medellin! There is no shortage of ice cream around Medellin. That’s good news because ice cream is a blessed respite from the heat during the dry season.  Whether you’re a gelato lover, can’t get enough of milkshakes, or
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Meet Medellin’s Best Winery: Viña Sicilia

Need quick info? Viña Sicilia is a winery located two hours away from Medellin where you can taste some wine and learn about winemaking. There really is nothing as relaxing as a glass of wine with friends or family. That’s one of the reasons why I love visiting wineries so
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Chiva Rumbera Party Buses in Medellin

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
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Where to Go Wine Tasting in Medellin

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. 
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Where to Get the Best Steak in Medellin

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
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The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Medellin

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
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Traditional Colombian Restaurants

The Best Traditional Colombian Restaurants in Medellin

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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Brunch in Medellin

Where to Get Brunch in Medellin?

TLDR? The Marquee Hotel features a unique experience when looking for authentic brunch spots in Medellin.  Brunch with your dear loved ones is one of the best ways to start your weekend. Choose your favorite spot, and pair your go-to tasty dishes with your favorite mimosa – now that’s a
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Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water in Medellin?

TLDR? The tap water is safe to drink in Medellin. Medellin is one of the most innovative cities in South America. But, if you’ve done some traveling around the Americas you know that as innovative as it is, that’s not to say there aren’t still differences between what you’re used
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The Best Pizza in Medellin (Plus What to Order)

TLDR? The best pizza in Medellin is found at El Zorro & La Gitana! On the hunt for the best place to eat pizza in Medellin? The competition is pretty fierce. With the world and his wife competing for the title of Medellin’s top pizzeria, the field is a crowded
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The Best Asian Food in Medellin (And What to Order)

TLDR? The best Asian food in Medellin can be found at Bao Bei! There’s been a remarkable boom in Asian restaurants in Medellin in the last five years. That’s very much an indication of the city’s rapid transformation into an international foodie hub and the fast-changing palette and affluence of
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