What to Know when Traveling to Medellin

13 Things You Should Know When Traveling to Medellin

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!If you’re planning a trip to Medellin, it can be somewhat challenging because the destination is so new on the travel scene, and authentic and insightful information can be lacking. It is, however, growing in …

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10 Best Medellin Hostels For Your First Visit

Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia with over two million people living and working here. This city has now risen to be one of the best places to visit in Colombia with a number of museums, parks, bars, restaurants, and Spanish language schools. With so many things to do and places to go in this city, you probably need …

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10 Best Cartagena Hostels for Every Type of Traveler

Cartagena is one of the best destinations in South America because of its historical, Caribbean vibe, and because it offers a friendly and easy introduction to the continent. Travelers from around the world have been charmed by Cartagena, whether it was for several days, a few weeks, or some that have stayed even longer. Here is a compilation of the …

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Where to Stay in Medellin: The Best Neighborhoods for Every Type of Traveler

Ever since I first started writing extensively about traveling to Colombia and even more specifically about the wonderful city of Medellin, Colombia, I’ve been getting lots of emails and inquiries asking for my opinion about where to stay in Medellin… We are going to be getting into the details of the best neighborhoods in Medellin and for what kind of …

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7 Best Cartagena Tours You Shouldn’t Miss

Cartagena is a historical and cultural jewel of Colombia along the Caribbean sea where you will find warm friendly locals, white sand beaches, an old walled city, lively plazas, hip nightlife, exotic Colombian fruits, and great food. Considered as one of the most beautiful and safest cities of Colombia, it is a colorful mix of Caribbean vibe, history, and contemporary …

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The 9 Best Bogota Tours for New Visitors

Bogota is the big and bustling capital city of Colombia, a place filled with some of Colombia’s richest cultural attractions and activities. I found Bogota to be an incredibly vibrant place, particularly after traveling through the “hinterlands” (joking!) of Colombia for about two months straight. There is an almost endless amount of things to do in Bogota, but one of …

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The Best Time to Visit Colombia: When to Go

So, you’re planning on traveling to Colombia! Congratulations, it is an incredible country that will not disappoint you. I still remember the feeling when I hopped on a one-way flight to Cartagena, Colombia and all the adventures that ensued… I never could have imagined that years later I would STILL be in Colombia. If you’ve got flexibility in your travel dates, …

The Ultimate Guide to La Candelaria Medellin Centro

The neighborhood known as La Candelaria is what makes up the Medellin Centro (aka downtown). While the name might officially be La Candelaria, pretty much everyone just calls it El Centro. The Medellin El Centro is still very much the heart of economic activity in this city and where you’ll see the largest concentration of people. While I don’t recommend …