Category: Beauty and Wellness

Medellín Meditation: Silent Retreats in Antioquia 

Sometimes, we deserve to reward ourselves for being too busy working or even studying. And one of the best ways to do that is to make ourselves feel better. Silent retreats are the perfect choice when you want to relax, breathe, and escape from everything that’s causing you stress.  Personally,
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Amazing Wildlife You Can See Right Outside of Medellin

TLDR? Medellín may be a city, but there’s some incredible wildlife to be seen just beyond the town’s borders. Medellin is a city that’s smack dab in the middle of one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. In fact, Colombia in general is recognized as one of the world’s 17 megadiverse
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Going Wild At Medellin’s Parque Conservacion

TLDR? Medellín’s zoo is actually called Parque Conservacion and is an amazing place to check out some wildlife! Medellin is a city situated in one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. The surrounding ecosystems are revered by scientists, enthusiasts, and plain old common people. This is because they
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Making Ceramics in Carmen de Viboral

Making Ceramics in Carmen de Viboral

TLDR? Carmen de Viboral is famous for its ceramics tours, and on some of them, you can get ands on and do it yourself! El Carmen de Viobral is a municipality located in the San Nicolás Valley of Antioquia, Colombia. Made up of 55 villages in total, the regions economy
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The Best Ecolodge in Santafe de Antioquia

The Best Ecolodge in Santa Fe de Antioquia

TLDR? The best Ecolodge in Santa Fe de Antioquia is Hosteria Florida Tropical. Santa Fe de Antioquia is a small village on the outskirts of Medellin  where tourists can go to escape from the city and spend sometime relaxing in nature.  If you’re interested in visiting Santa Fe de Antioquia,
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The Best Hot Air Balloon Tour in Santa Fe de Antioquia

The Best Hot Air Balloon Tour in Santa Fe de Antioquia

TLDR? In Santa Fe de Antioquia you can take a hot air balloon ride and check out the village from above. Colombia’s Medellin area have countless activities for all kinds of tourists to enjoy.  If you’re the kind of tourist who prefers to live in luxury and experience the more
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A Guide to Medellín’s International Airport: José Maria Córdova

A Guide to Medellín’s International Airport: José Maria Córdova

TLDR? José Maria Córdova is Medellín’s international airport and arrival point for most Casacol guests.  Medellin is one of the most lovable cities in Colombia. Tourists are fascinated with the number of attraction spots and scenic views worth visiting. But most neglect just how exceptional the Medellin airport is.  Let’s
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Where to Get Some Work Done in Tamesis

Where to Get Some Work Done in Tamesis

TLDR? Hostal Mirador de Cartama is one of the best places to work and stay in Tamesis. Tamesis might not be that popular a place among tourists traveling through Antioquia, but this small town’s full of charm. It can even become one of your favorite places to get some work
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Where to Stay in San Rafael

Where to Stay in San Rafael

TLDR: San Rafael has many ecological and natural stays for a weekend of rest! If you’re a tourist in Colombia who loves the natural world, you’ve surely wondered where to spend a weekend getaway outside of the city of Medellin.  San Rafae,  a town in the east of Antioquia, stands
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Fun Hikes and Outdoor Activities To Do In Santa Elena, Antioquia

TLDR? Parque Arvi is one of the best hikes in Santa Elena! Santa Elena is a beautiful little village just minutes outside of Medellin. The town is an adorable high-elevation hamlet. It’s situated amidst the foggy backdrop of the incredibly beautiful tropical Andes mountains. Antioquia, the region of Colombia that
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Spending a Day at Comfama Girardota

Spending a Day at Comfama Girardota

TLDR? Comfama Girardota is a family waterpark where you can splash around! If you’re visiting Girardota and don’t know where to go on a sunny and hot day, how about taking a trip to the best water park in this village? Known for its mix of amusement park and water
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