Medellín and surroundings

Medellín and surroundings Overview Medellín is the second largest city in Colombia and capital of the department of Antioquia; a fertile region with coffee plantations, flower farms and traditional villages. Besides the fact that Medellín itself has much to offer, the...

Free El Poblado tour-Medellín

Free El Poblado tour-Medellín Free El Poblado tour-Medellín El Poblado is the most popular neighborhood in Medellín. For us, too, it was now the second time we had been there. And yet much was still unknown to us about this tourist area. More than Lleras park, the...

Restaurant La Octava Maravilla

Restaurant La Octava Maravilla Dinner with a view at La Octava Maravilla restaurant During one of our trips to Medellín, my Colombian travel companion wanted to surprise me with dinner at the restaurant with the best view in Medellín. Where? I had no idea; the...

Shopping in Medellín

Home 9 Category: Travel Guide Medellin Shopping in Medellín can be done in large luxury shopping centers, more intimate “green” malls and all kinds of specialized stores in el Centro. Two of the largest shopping malls, Viva Envigado and Mayorca Mega...

Frequently Asked Questions about Medellín

Home 9 Category: Travel Guide Medellin Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Medellín: Is the weather nice? Is Medellín expensive? What about safety in Medellín? How long will I stay and what is the best time to go? If your question is not...