BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EXPATS LIVING IN MEDELLÍN We recently looked at the best neighborhoods in Medellín in an update to a popular article on this site. We now look at survey results to see which are the most popular neighborhoods for expats living in the city. A preliminary result of our Medellín Living reader survey that is currently running confirms that the same five neighborhoods from our recent best neighborhoods article are the WHERE TO VOLUNTEER IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. THE BEST PLACES FOR WOMEN’S BEAUTY IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. FINDING A JOB IN MEDELLÍN AS AN EXPAT HOW WOULD LIVING IN MEXICO COMPARE TO COLOMBIA? Using the same 10 criteria Ryan used to size up Montevideo and Mendoza, here are my initial thoughts on a broader comparison, living in Mexico v Colombia. THE HOUSE WHERE PABLO ESCOBAR WAS KILLED: NARCO-TOURISM OR Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal, the reality is Escobar was a murderer and terrorist. MEDELLIN PELUQUERÍAS I love relaxing and enjoying the view of life. Whether the view is from the top of a BASE object, or from my balcony in Envigado, Colombia. I love life when it's up, and I'm trying harder to love life when it's down as well. HOW TO BUY AND USE CELL PHONES IN COLOMBIA Claro store in Los Molinos mall. Editors note: this article is out-of-date and was updated in 2017 on this site to include the newest cell phone regulations in Colombia.. Colombia opened up its telecommunications industry in 1991 so the country has a relatively modern telecommunications infrastructure with several competitors. UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVE Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EXPATS LIVING IN MEDELLÍN We recently looked at the best neighborhoods in Medellín in an update to a popular article on this site. We now look at survey results to see which are the most popular neighborhoods for expats living in the city. A preliminary result of our Medellín Living reader survey that is currently running confirms that the same five neighborhoods from our recent best neighborhoods article are the WHERE TO VOLUNTEER IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. THE BEST PLACES FOR WOMEN’S BEAUTY IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. FINDING A JOB IN MEDELLÍN AS AN EXPAT HOW WOULD LIVING IN MEXICO COMPARE TO COLOMBIA? Using the same 10 criteria Ryan used to size up Montevideo and Mendoza, here are my initial thoughts on a broader comparison, living in Mexico v Colombia. THE HOUSE WHERE PABLO ESCOBAR WAS KILLED: NARCO-TOURISM OR Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal, the reality is Escobar was a murderer and terrorist. MEDELLIN PELUQUERÍAS I love relaxing and enjoying the view of life. Whether the view is from the top of a BASE object, or from my balcony in Envigado, Colombia. I love life when it's up, and I'm trying harder to love life when it's down as well. HOW TO BUY AND USE CELL PHONES IN COLOMBIA Claro store in Los Molinos mall. Editors note: this article is out-of-date and was updated in 2017 on this site to include the newest cell phone regulations in Colombia.. Colombia opened up its telecommunications industry in 1991 so the country has a relatively modern telecommunications infrastructure with several competitors. UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVE Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MEDELLÍN: THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING Weather and climate is one of the many benefits of living in Medellín. Medellín is known as “La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera”, the city of eternal spring.The city has a comfortable climate that is consistent year-round due to being located at a high

elevation of

BEST ARCHITECTURE IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. THE BEST PLACES FOR WOMEN’S BEAUTY IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. HOW TO OBTAIN A RESIDENT VISA IN COLOMBIA Yes the TP-7 retirement visa is easy to get. I have met many expats with this visa. You just need a SSA Benefit Verification letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), an Apostille from the U.S Department of State for this letter, a translation by an official Colombian translator, your passport, copy of the data page in your passport and copy of passport page with last entry stamp UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVE Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. HOW TO BUY AND USE CELL PHONES IN COLOMBIA Claro store in Los Molinos mall. Editors note: this article is out-of-date and was updated in 2017 on this site to include the newest cell phone regulations in Colombia.. Colombia opened up its telecommunications industry in 1991 so the country has a relatively modern telecommunications infrastructure with several competitors. MEDELLÍN VS CARTAGENA: A COMPREHENSIVE COMPARISON Medellín vs Cartagena, which is the better city to live? It’s like comparing apples and oranges – beaches versus the mountains. Cartagena is a historical resort city on the Caribbean coast. AN INTRODUCTION TO VALLENATO The Music of Vallenato. Featuring the accordion, which was introduced to the Caribbean coast in the 1900s by the Europeans, vallenato is also traditionally played with a caja – a small drum originally used by African slaves played like a bongo, and a guacharaca, a percussion instrument, which is generally a piece of bamboo hollowed with grooves that replicates the call of the bird from the PARTYING AT BENDITO SEAS Outside Bendito Seas. Details are hazy. I’m not sure how we ended up at Bendito Seas (translated as “Blessed Are You”) one evening, however Troy, Gerard, his girlfriend Ruby, and I got in after the initial rush, leaving us with few tables to choose from.

MEDELLIN LIVING

Medellin Living is a Colombia travel blog highlighting the local culture and nightlife, with travel and living tips for visitors and

expats.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. HOW TO OBTAIN A RESIDENT VISA IN COLOMBIA The RE visa costs $385 as well as an additional $50 study fee. It can be applied for in person at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores office in Bogotá located at Avenida 19 # 98-03, Torre 100 Building, 3rd Floor. Exclusive Bonus: Download The Free Step-By UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVE February 5, 2020. 1. 2763. Update: On February 20th, Uber returned to Colombia after finding “alternative” means to operate in the country. As of midnight January 31st, 2020, the ride-sharing app Uber will not function in Colombia. The decision comes after a long legal battle in the country between the tech giant and local taxi drivers. MEDELLIN REAL ESTATE Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post about the Medellin real estate market by Brad Hinkelman, Founder of Casacol SAS, Medellín, freshly updated for 2021.. It’s with pleasure that I take the opportunity to update this Medellin real estate guide for 2021. HOW WOULD LIVING IN MEXICO COMPARE TO COLOMBIA? 9. Sports. Colombia. FIFA currently ranks Colombia #6 in the world, with Mexico a distant #16. Beyond soccer, Mexico has access to the second largest barrier reef system in the world, which leads to a lot of snorkeling and diving opportunities along the Mayan Riviera. But I’m not a diver, so that’s not a draw for me. 8 BEST HOSPITALS IN MEDELLÍN Clínica las Américas (#20) Hospital General de Medellín (#29) Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana (#33) Clínica Medellín (#37) Clínica El Rosario (#41) Clínica Cardio Vid (#42) Out of all the cities in Colombia and the rest of Latin America, only Bogotá has more hospitals on this best hospitals list. Bogotá has nine hospitals

on the list.

DATING COLOMBIAN MEN: THE DOS & DON’TS The bottom line is that dating a Colombian man is great fun and one of the best ways to integrate with the local society. While the above do’s and don’ts are generalizations, there’s some truth to the distinct gender roles in South America and being aware of HOW TO LOCATE STREET ADDRESSES IN COLOMBIA Cl 10a no. 66b-24. Cl 10a = Calle 10a. no. 66b – Carrera 66b. 24 = the house/building number between Carrera 66b and Carrera 66c. Then to make it even more interesting they will throw in a transversal, circular, and a diagonal every once in a while. * The map above will give you an example of a K, Carrera, C, Calle and Circular. THE HOUSE WHERE PABLO ESCOBAR WAS KILLED: NARCO-TOURISM OR Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal, the reality is Escobar was a murderer and terrorist.

MEDELLIN LIVING

Medellin Living is a Colombia travel blog highlighting the local culture and nightlife, with travel and living tips for visitors and

expats.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. HOW TO OBTAIN A RESIDENT VISA IN COLOMBIA The RE visa costs $385 as well as an additional $50 study fee. It can be applied for in person at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores office in Bogotá located at Avenida 19 # 98-03, Torre 100 Building, 3rd Floor. Exclusive Bonus: Download The Free Step-By UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVE February 5, 2020. 1. 2763. Update: On February 20th, Uber returned to Colombia after finding “alternative” means to operate in the country. As of midnight January 31st, 2020, the ride-sharing app Uber will not function in Colombia. The decision comes after a long legal battle in the country between the tech giant and local taxi drivers. MEDELLIN REAL ESTATE Editor’s Note: The following is a guest post about the Medellin real estate market by Brad Hinkelman, Founder of Casacol SAS, Medellín, freshly updated for 2021.. It’s with pleasure that I take the opportunity to update this Medellin real estate guide for 2021. HOW WOULD LIVING IN MEXICO COMPARE TO COLOMBIA? 9. Sports. Colombia. FIFA currently ranks Colombia #6 in the world, with Mexico a distant #16. Beyond soccer, Mexico has access to the second largest barrier reef system in the world, which leads to a lot of snorkeling and diving opportunities along the Mayan Riviera. But I’m not a diver, so that’s not a draw for me. 8 BEST HOSPITALS IN MEDELLÍN Clínica las Américas (#20) Hospital General de Medellín (#29) Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana (#33) Clínica Medellín (#37) Clínica El Rosario (#41) Clínica Cardio Vid (#42) Out of all the cities in Colombia and the rest of Latin America, only Bogotá has more hospitals on this best hospitals list. Bogotá has nine hospitals

on the list.

DATING COLOMBIAN MEN: THE DOS & DON’TS The bottom line is that dating a Colombian man is great fun and one of the best ways to integrate with the local society. While the above do’s and don’ts are generalizations, there’s some truth to the distinct gender roles in South America and being aware of HOW TO LOCATE STREET ADDRESSES IN COLOMBIA Cl 10a no. 66b-24. Cl 10a = Calle 10a. no. 66b – Carrera 66b. 24 = the house/building number between Carrera 66b and Carrera 66c. Then to make it even more interesting they will throw in a transversal, circular, and a diagonal every once in a while. * The map above will give you an example of a K, Carrera, C, Calle and Circular. THE HOUSE WHERE PABLO ESCOBAR WAS KILLED: NARCO-TOURISM OR Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal, the reality is Escobar was a murderer and terrorist. BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POLLUTION IN MEDELLÍN March 17, 2020. 31. 11704. Although affectionately called the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, pollution in Medellín is a serious problem. Being based in a valley, with mountains surrounding the city, Medellín’s location means it cannot easily get rid of pollutants. As a result, pollution tends to stay trapped in the metropolitan area. WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MEDELLÍN: THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING Weather and climate is one of the many benefits of living in Medellín. Medellín is known as “La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera”, the city of eternal spring.The city has a comfortable climate that is consistent year-round due to being located at a high

elevation of

POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EXPATS LIVING IN MEDELLÍN We expect that El Poblado, Envigado, Laureles-Estadio, Sabaneta and Belén will remain the five most popular neighborhoods in Medellín for expats to live for the foreseeable future. We are also finding that two-thirds of the expats living in Medellín rent instead of buy. And for those that rent, nearly 60 percent pay less than $500 per

month

MEN'S FASHION IN MEDELLÍN Melissa was born in Florida and moved to Medellin at the age of 13. She is an Industrial Design student at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, who loves photography, traveling and FOOD! 8 BEST HOSPITALS IN MEDELLÍN Clínica las Américas (#20) Hospital General de Medellín (#29) Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana (#33) Clínica Medellín (#37) Clínica El Rosario (#41) Clínica Cardio Vid (#42) Out of all the cities in Colombia and the rest of Latin America, only Bogotá has more hospitals on this best hospitals list. Bogotá has nine hospitals

on the list.

LGBT MEDELLÍN: THE MOST COLORFUL SIDE OF THE CITY LGBT Medellín: The Most Colorful Side of the City. Medellín is a friendly and happy city in Colombia, very modern and very diverse in its citizens. A city very accepting of the existing LGBT culture, but this wasn’t always true. Medellin has very strong religious influences. It wasn’t until the constitution of 1991 that Colombia

changed

FINDING A JOB IN MEDELLÍN AS AN EXPAT Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. HOW TO FIND A GOOD LAWYER IN MEDELLIN 1) Make sure they are a lawyer and licensed to practice in Colombia. This might sound really strange, but it is true that there are people who call themselves lawyers in Colombia who aren’t lawyers at all. Licensed attorneys in Colombia must carry what’s called in Spanish the “tarjeta profesional.”. This is an ID card that lawyers HOW TO BUY AND USE CELL PHONES IN COLOMBIA Claro store in Los Molinos mall. Editors note: this article is out-of-date and was updated in 2017 on this site to include the newest cell phone regulations in Colombia.. Colombia opened up its telecommunications industry in 1991 so the country has a relatively modern telecommunications infrastructure with several competitors.

MEDELLIN LIVING

Medellin Living is a Colombia travel blog highlighting the local culture and nightlife, with travel and living tips for visitors and

expats.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. HOW TO OBTAIN A RESIDENT VISA IN COLOMBIA The RE visa costs $385 as well as an additional $50 study fee. It can be applied for in person at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores office in Bogotá located at Avenida 19 # 98-03, Torre 100 Building, 3rd Floor. Exclusive Bonus: Download The Free Step-By WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MEDELLÍN: THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING Weather and climate is one of the many benefits of living in Medellín. Medellín is known as “La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera”, the city of eternal spring.The city has a comfortable climate that is consistent year-round due to being located at a high

elevation of

FINDING A JOB IN MEDELLÍN AS AN EXPAT USING MAIL BOXES ETC. TO RECEIVE MAIL AND PACKAGES Mail Boxes Etc. in Medellín. Mail Boxes Etc. has an e-box service that permits you to receive mail and packages in Medellín from the United States inexpensively and reliably. I have been using the service for over two years now and haven’t had a problem. One of the challenges of being an expat from the United States living in Medellín is receiving mail and packages reliably from the HOW WOULD LIVING IN MEXICO COMPARE TO COLOMBIA? 9. Sports. Colombia. FIFA currently ranks Colombia #6 in the world, with Mexico a distant #16. Beyond soccer, Mexico has access to the second largest barrier reef system in the world, which leads to a lot of snorkeling and diving opportunities along the Mayan Riviera. But I’m not a diver, so that’s not a draw for me. UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVEUBER LEGAL IN COLOMBIAUBER IN COLOMBIA SOUTH AMERICAUBER COLOMBIA CARTAGENAUBER EN COLOMBIAUBER IN MEDELLIN COLOMBIAUBER COVERAGE MAP February 5, 2020. 1. 2763. Update: On February 20th, Uber returned to Colombia after finding “alternative” means to operate in the country. As of midnight January 31st, 2020, the ride-sharing app Uber will not function in Colombia. The decision comes after a long legal battle in the country between the tech giant and local taxi drivers. THE HOUSE WHERE PABLO ESCOBAR WAS KILLED: NARCO-TOURISM OR Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal, the reality is Escobar was a murderer and terrorist. HOW TO BUY AND USE CELL PHONES IN COLOMBIA 00444 + 1 + area code + phone number. To call a Colombian cell phone from the US, you dial: 011 + 57 + phone number. Text messages are considered data in Colombia and cost extra to send. That is why WhatsApp is very popular in Colombia with people sending messages using WhatsApp when connected to Wi-Fi.

MEDELLIN LIVING

Medellin Living is a Colombia travel blog highlighting the local culture and nightlife, with travel and living tips for visitors and

expats.

BEST RESTAURANTS IN MEDELLIN The following list of the approximately 50 best restaurants in Medellin is based on my personal favorites, and those of contributors. You can also access detailed reviews on the top 12 restaurants from Latin Hosts based on feedback from their Medellín visitors and hosts. They also provide a free reservation service, which is useful for popular restaurants such as El Cielo or Carmen. HOW TO OBTAIN A RESIDENT VISA IN COLOMBIA The RE visa costs $385 as well as an additional $50 study fee. It can be applied for in person at the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores office in Bogotá located at Avenida 19 # 98-03, Torre 100 Building, 3rd Floor. Exclusive Bonus: Download The Free Step-By WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MEDELLÍN: THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING Weather and climate is one of the many benefits of living in Medellín. Medellín is known as “La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera”, the city of eternal spring.The city has a comfortable climate that is consistent year-round due to being located at a high

elevation of

FINDING A JOB IN MEDELLÍN AS AN EXPAT USING MAIL BOXES ETC. TO RECEIVE MAIL AND PACKAGES Mail Boxes Etc. in Medellín. Mail Boxes Etc. has an e-box service that permits you to receive mail and packages in Medellín from the United States inexpensively and reliably. I have been using the service for over two years now and haven’t had a problem. One of the challenges of being an expat from the United States living in Medellín is receiving mail and packages reliably from the HOW WOULD LIVING IN MEXICO COMPARE TO COLOMBIA? 9. Sports. Colombia. FIFA currently ranks Colombia #6 in the world, with Mexico a distant #16. Beyond soccer, Mexico has access to the second largest barrier reef system in the world, which leads to a lot of snorkeling and diving opportunities along the Mayan Riviera. But I’m not a diver, so that’s not a draw for me. UBER BANNED IN COLOMBIA: WHAT HAPPENED & ALTERNATIVEUBER LEGAL IN COLOMBIAUBER IN COLOMBIA SOUTH AMERICAUBER COLOMBIA CARTAGENAUBER EN COLOMBIAUBER IN MEDELLIN COLOMBIAUBER COVERAGE MAP February 5, 2020. 1. 2763. Update: On February 20th, Uber returned to Colombia after finding “alternative” means to operate in the country. As of midnight January 31st, 2020, the ride-sharing app Uber will not function in Colombia. The decision comes after a long legal battle in the country between the tech giant and local taxi drivers. THE HOUSE WHERE PABLO ESCOBAR WAS KILLED: NARCO-TOURISM OR Medellín’s dark past tends to dominate its international reputation – even more so with shows like Narcos dramatizing (inaccurately) the reign of drug lord, Pablo Escobar. While the TV series depicts a suave criminal, the reality is Escobar was a murderer and terrorist. HOW TO BUY AND USE CELL PHONES IN COLOMBIA 00444 + 1 + area code + phone number. To call a Colombian cell phone from the US, you dial: 011 + 57 + phone number. Text messages are considered data in Colombia and cost extra to send. That is why WhatsApp is very popular in Colombia with people sending messages using WhatsApp when connected to Wi-Fi.

MEDELLIN LIVING

Medellin Living is a Colombia travel blog highlighting the local culture and nightlife, with travel and living tips for visitors and

expats.

POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EXPATS LIVING IN MEDELLÍN We expect that El Poblado, Envigado, Laureles-Estadio, Sabaneta and Belén will remain the five most popular neighborhoods in Medellín for expats to live for the foreseeable future. We are also finding that two-thirds of the expats living in Medellín rent instead of buy. And for those that rent, nearly 60 percent pay less than $500 per

month

WHERE TO VOLUNTEER IN MEDELLÍN Grace is a writer and copywriter from the U.K. She's had the pleasure of living in 5 countries, combining her two loves: language and travel. She currently lives in Medellín, Colombia where she's learning to speak like a Paisa and live off empanadas. MEN'S FASHION IN MEDELLÍN Melissa was born in Florida and moved to Medellin at the age of 13. She is an Industrial Design student at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, who loves photography, traveling and FOOD! WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MEDELLÍN: THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING Weather and climate is one of the many benefits of living in Medellín. Medellín is known as “La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera”, the city of eternal spring.The city has a comfortable climate that is consistent year-round due to being located at a high

elevation of

COLPATRIA RENTAPREMIUM 2828. Colpatria branch at Mayorca mall. The Colpatria Rentapremium account is arguably the best savings account in Colombia. The savings account pays a decent interest rate, which is higher than the other banks in Colombia and is much higher than savings account interest rates in the US. The Rentapremium account also has no fees unlike

savings

TOWNS NEAR MEDELLÍN: JERICÓ Jericó’s religious significance was cemented as the birthplace and home of Madre Laura, Colombia’s first patron saint. Catholicism remains a strong part of the identity of the town, with nuns and priests helping to run schools and educate the children that live there. Currently, Jericó has 14,000 inhabitants and 16 churches. DESFILE DE SILLETEROS: THE 56TH ANNUAL FLOWER PARADE Desfile de Silleteros: The 56th Annual Flower Parade. The Desfile de Silleteros, or Flower Parade, is the flagship event of the annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival). Each year, the silleteros, the men and women from Santa Elena, work tirelessly to create the most beautiful silletas (flower arrangements) possible. AN INTRODUCTION TO VALLENATO The Music of Vallenato. Featuring the accordion, which was introduced to the Caribbean coast in the 1900s by the Europeans, vallenato is also traditionally played with a caja – a small drum originally used by African slaves played like a bongo, and a guacharaca, a percussion instrument, which is generally a piece of bamboo hollowed with grooves that replicates the call of the bird from the IGLESIA DE SAN IGNACIO, A HISTORIC CHURCH IN EL CENTRO June 1, 2015. 1. 207. Iglesia de San Ignacio. Iglesia de San Ignacio is another of the notable and historic Roman Catholic churches in Medellín. This church was also recommended by one of our readers. The exterior of Iglesia de San Ignacio is Baroque, but the interior is Colonial. The church located in La Candelaria (El Cento) is worth

seeing

__

__ __

__

* Accommodations__

* Hotels

* Hostels

* Furnished Apartments

* Nightlife__

* Restaurants

* Local Cuisine

* Vegetarian

* Nightclubs

* Bars

* Salsa

* Travel__

* Transportation

* Events

* Parks & Plazas

* Museums

* Sports & Recreation

* Pueblos

* Map

* Iphone App

* Ebook

* Travel Resources

* Visas

* Investing/Legal

* Life__

* Neighborhood Guides

* Gyms/Fitness

* Health

* Shopping

* Churches

* Visas & Immigration

* Arts/Culture__

* Museums

* Music

* Theater

* Fashion

* Shopping

* Library

* Parks

* Concerts & Festivals * Conferences & Symposiums

* About

*

__

Search

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

__ __

MEDELLIN LIVING

__

* Accommodations__

* Hotels

* Hostels

* Furnished Apartments

* Nightlife__

* Restaurants

* Local Cuisine

* Vegetarian

* Nightclubs

* Bars

* Salsa

* Travel__

* Transportation

* Events

* Parks & Plazas

* Museums

* Sports & Recreation

* Pueblos

* Map

* Iphone App

* Ebook

* Travel Resources

* Visas

* Investing/Legal

* Life__

* Neighborhood Guides

* Gyms/Fitness

* Health

* Shopping

* Churches

* Visas & Immigration

* Arts/Culture__

* Museums

* Music

* Theater

* Fashion

* Shopping

* Library

* Parks

* Concerts & Festivals * Conferences & Symposiums

* About

*

__ __

Daily Life

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POLLUTION IN MEDELLÍN

Guest Blogger -

March 17, 2020

Health

CORONAVIRUS IN MEDELLÍN: WHAT TO KNOW & HOW TO STAY SAFE Pueblos in Antioquia TOWNS NEAR MEDELLÍN: JERICÓ Pueblos in Antioquia TOWNS NEARS MEDELLÍN: SANTA FE DE ANTIOQUIA

FOOD & DRINKS

Food &

Drink

8 CHEAP PLACES TO EAT IN POBLADO (2019 UPDATE)

Grace -

November 26, 2019

3

We take a look at five cheap places to eat in Poblado. BEST CAFES IN LAURELES, MEDELLÍN: 2019 UPDATE

November 21, 2019

THE BEST HEALTH FOOD STORES IN MEDELLÍN

November 12, 2019

BEST BRUNCH SPOTS IN MEDELLÍN

October 28, 2019

LA 70: MEDELLÍN’S PARTY STRIP

August 27, 2019

____

BARS

Bars

MEDELLIN LIVING 2019 READER SURVEY

Guest Blogger -

November 13, 2019

1

It's been three years since we last asked you what you want to know about Medellín and what you enjoy most (and least) about...

Bars

EXPAT PROFILE: CRAIG WATSON FROM BARRIO CENTRAL CAFE BAR

Guest Blogger -

November 24, 2018

4

An interview with Craig Watson, the English-born owner of Medellin's Barrio Central Cafe Bar. SPEED DATING IN MEDELLÍN: ONE MAN’S EXPERIENCE

October 24, 2018

WHERE TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP IN MEDELLIN

June 19, 2018

BARDESONO: BLENDING LIVE MUSIC AND FINE DINING IN POBLADO

May 12, 2018

JOIN THE MEDELLÍN LIVING APRIL MEETUP AT GATO RESTAURANTE & COCINA...

April 8, 2018

____

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodations

UNIQUE GLAMPING EXPERIENCES IN ANTIOQUIA

Accommodations

LAURELES FACTORY LOFTS: MODERN FURNISHED APARTMENTS

Hostels

HACIENDA LA SIERRA – A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN FREDONIA,...

____

RESTAURANTS

PrevNext

12345678910

HOUSING

BEST ARCHITECTURE IN MEDELLÍN

Grace -

September 9, 2019

1

Medellín is known as La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera (the city of eternal spring), being famous for its year-round warm weather, spectacular nature,... BEST HOTELS IN MEDELLIN (2019 UPDATE)

Guest Blogger -

March 28, 2019

30

Our list of the best hotels in Medellin, Colombia, including The Charlee and Dann Carlton, and others in various price ranges. MEDELLIN REAL ESTATE: 2019 FOREIGN BUYER’S GUIDE

Guest Blogger -

January 15, 2019

48

Brad Hinkleman, Founder of Casacol SAS, shares with us his foreign buyer's guide to Medellín real estate and investing. FURNISHED APARTMENTS LAURELES FACTORY LOFTS: MODERN FURNISHED APARTMENTS

Guest Blogger -

December 16, 2019

2

Medellín is fast climbing bucket lists around the world. Colombia’s second-largest city has experienced a recent influx of tourism from people hoping to sample the warm weather, rich culture, and breath-taking scenery. As a result, hotels and apartments have...

Read more

POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EXPATS LIVING IN MEDELLÍN Jeff - November 29,

2016

22

We look at preliminary survey results to see which are the most popular neighborhoods in Medellín for expats living in the city and if they rent or buy.

Read more

MEDELLÍN FURNISHED APARTMENT RENTAL COSTS Jeff - November 27,

2014

47

Jeff surveyed 300 apartments in Medellín to find out what the Medellín furnished apartment rental costs are in several neighborhoods in the city.

Read more

STAY CONNECTED

9,516FansLike

MAIL: INFO@MEDELLINLIVING.COM

BECOME A SPONSOR

Please keep Medellin Living going. Donate here! Looking for an apartment rental? Check out our sponsor Casacol here: Medellin Apartment Rentals ! Also check out the best things to do in Medellin

*

*

*

IMPORTANT LINKS

* About

* Buy the Medellín Travel Guide * Become a Patron  or View

Patrons

* Travel Resources

* Advertise

* Contact

* Is Medellin Safe?

* Best Hotels in Medellin * Best Hostels in Medellin

SUBSCRIBE

Join the Medellín Living Newsletter Sign up to receive weekly updates with our best stories direct to your Inbox, plus special offers and event news.

SUBSCRIBE!

YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY SUBSCRIBED!

POPULAR POSTS

10 TRADITIONAL DISHES TO TRY WHEN VISITING COLOMBIA (2019 UPDATE)

March 1, 2019

10 EXOTIC FRUITS YOU HAVE TO EAT IN COLOMBIA (2019 UPDATE)

August 1, 2011

2017 UPDATE ON SECURITY IN MEDELLÍN WITH SAFETY TIPS FOR EXPATS

January 18, 2017

DATING COLOMBIAN MEN: THE DOS & DON’TS

March 8, 2019

WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MEDELLÍN: THE CITY OF ETERNAL SPRING

May 25, 2017

LEARN SPANISH

Daily Life

HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS IN MEDELLÍN

Grace -

June 4, 2019

0

Learn

Spanish

BASELANG REVIEW: THE MEDELLÍN SPANISH SCHOOL OFFERING UNLIMITED

CLASSES

Grace -

April 22, 2019

0

Learn Spanish

WHERE TO FIND SPANISH CLASSES IN MEDELLIN

Guest Blogger -

April 22, 2019

31

Colombian Culture

SPANISH WORDS & PHRASES FOR TRAVELERS IN COLOMBIA

Grace -

March 18, 2019

0

Learn Spanish

CO-APRENDER: A NEW EVENT GOING BEYOND LANGUAGE EXCHANGE Ximena - April 17, 2017

2

EDITOR PICKS

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POLLUTION IN MEDELLÍN

March 17, 2020

CORONAVIRUS IN MEDELLÍN: WHAT TO KNOW & HOW TO STAY SAFE

March 16, 2020

TOWNS NEAR MEDELLÍN: JERICÓ

February 28, 2020

POPULAR POSTS

10 TRADITIONAL DISHES TO TRY WHEN VISITING COLOMBIA (2019 UPDATE)

March 1, 2019

10 EXOTIC FRUITS YOU HAVE TO EAT IN COLOMBIA (2019 UPDATE)

August 1, 2011

2017 UPDATE ON SECURITY IN MEDELLÍN WITH SAFETY TIPS FOR EXPATS

January 18, 2017

POPULAR CATEGORIES

* Music193

* Restaurants188

* General175

* Nightlife151

* Colombian Culture78 * Sports & Recreation71

* Food & Drink65

* Videos52

* Events50

ABOUT USMedellin Living is a space where a fun group of people share real stories, reviews, essays, tips and more about the wonderful city

of Medellin.

Contact us: info@medellinliving.com

FOLLOW US __ __

� Designed by Tipica web Exclusive Member of Mediavine Travel

×

FREEMEDELLIN REAL ESTATE GUIDE Casacol: 10 Years Of Experience Investing In Colombia - HIGH YIELD INVESTMENTS - EXCLUSIVE SECOND RESIDENCES - INTEGRATED LEGAL COUNSEL We promise to not use your email for spam! Yes, I Want Access!No Thanks

Close ad