Medellín, Colombia: A Vibrant City Where Innovation Meets Lush Landscapes

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Advisor - Michael Longo
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Michael Longo

  • Medellín

  • City Travel

  • Arts & Culture

  • Boutique Travel

  • Couples Travel

  • Food & Wine

  • Luxury Travel

  • Local Culture

  • Local Food

  • Entertainment

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Curator’s statement

Colombia is a growing country for tourism, and the perfect example of that is the fun and captivating city of Medellín. Medellín is known as the city of eternal spring with near-perfect weather every day of the year. The city is growing every day, and now is a perfect time to see how far Medellín has come.

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Where to stay in Medellín, Colombia

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Things to do in Medellín, Colombia

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Walks through Provenza and Parque Lleras. Learn and see the history of Comuna 13 and the transformation of the neighborhood. Visit rooftops and viewing points of the whole city. Eat local street food. Enjoy world renowned coffee. Enjoy the clubs and nightlife. Play soccer at one of the parks in Laureles.

Day trips:

  • Comuna 13

  • Guatupe day tour

  • Metro/Cable car tour

  • Pablo Escobar tour

Places to eat & drink in Medellín, Colombia

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  • Epoca Espresso Bar-Great for breakfast and brunch.

  • 37 Park-Good place for a sandwich, appetizer or a pizza. Has outdoor seating

  • Mondongo’s-Good lunch restaurant for traditional Colombian food for a decent price. Great portions as well!

  • Ritwal-My personal favorite restaurant! A great place for dinner with an amazing view of the whole city. This is a perfect place for dinner and drinks. Also great for pictures. The vibe here is one of a kind. Get the steak!

  • Mamba Negra-Another place with a great view and vibe. The food here is really good and fresh. One of the coolest restaurants in the city.

  • Carmen-I’ve been here five times and loved it everytime. The menu is very creative and has unique options. The chicken entree is one of the best I've ever had.

  • 360 Rooftop Bar-Good music and drinks. Simple as that. 360-degree views of the city. I met the owner of the hotel and he's a really cool and interesting guy. Also gave me a free beer!

  • Envy Rooftop-Craft cocktails, good wings and good sushi. The vibe of this place is unmatched in the city. They have a pool on the rooftop and it's really cool.

  • Mosquito Rooftop Bar-Fun bar to dance and have some drinks with friends.

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This guide is a part of our ongoing series on travel to Colombia. Looking for more travel inspiration? Check out my guide, Explore the Vibrant and Enchanted City of Cartagena, Colombia