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Very clean, beautiful parks and gardens,
Daniel-Culum Says: Like many extranjeros I only came to Medellin to spend a week or two, but I stayed here formuch longer. The city, the people and the climate - the whole package is right here. Just make sure you already speak some Spanish, before you come here, otherwise you will lose a lot...
mircaskirca Says: Overlooking Parque Bolívar is the Medellín's cathedral, Catedral Metropolitana, the city's largest place of worship. This impressive structure stands behind a fountain at the end of the square. It is one of the biggest brick buildings in whole South America, using more than...
mircaskirca Says: To know and interact with local people in Medellín there is no better place than Parque Periodista, a small square right in the centre of the city. One day Eduardo brought me here. We had a beer and I also found it a great place for people watching. With bars, restaurants...
1 Review and 7 Opinions Full service hotel with 10 suites, big pool, free internet and a lot more Free buffet breakfast,...
2 Reviews and 28 Opinions In a nice neighbourhood of Medellin with shops and food places within walking distance. Nice clean...
mircaskirca Says: This was my first time in fast food restaurant. Believe me, I would never go if it weren't for the certain circumstances. I had about half an hour to spent with Eduardo's nephew so I thought Sandwich Qbano would be a cool place for the 8-year-old. Well, I can't complain...
Las Malvinas Farmers's Market: Most Delicious Arepas de Choclo con Queso
mircaskirca Says: Arepas are delicious flat breads made of corn which are popular in several countries of northern South America. They can either be filled like a sandwich or just eaten hot with butter. In Colombia arepa has deep roots in colonial farms and the cuisine of the indigenous...
Discoteca Fahrenheit: Single Guys looking for great clubs!
partyboy969 Says: When going out in Medellin Thursdays through Saturdays.1) Eat dinner in Parque Lleras there are some decent reaturants and nice looking people.2) Start bar hopping in Barrio Colombia.3) *Always end your party at Discoteca Fahrenheit because it is open until8am when all the...
Liverpool and Primavera: Drinks with friends
La_negra Says: In my never ending search for the perfect apple martini, I've been hitting a couple of bars around lleras and so far these two have definitely caught my eye. First we have Liverpool british bar. Just about two blocks away from Parque Lleras, the fairly new location for this...
From Medellín to Santa Fe de Antioquia and Back
mircaskirca Says: Medellín has two bus terminals, Terminal de Norte and Termnal de Sur. Terminal de Norte is located 3 km north of the city centre, and it serves the north coast and surrounding towns, including Santa Fe de Antioquia. I only made a day trip so I left the hostel early in the...
scooby_1781 Says: MedellinTURIBUS MEDELLIN: Calle 9c Sur No.50ff-97Medellinhttp://www.seditrans.com/index.php?id=7&Itemid=7It is an option of entertainment, the easiest way to get around Medellin City.Currently TURIBUS schedule from 9:00am and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.Not sure I'd do this if I had...
nhoolb Says: Medellin has 2 airports, the large, main airport in Rionegro and the smaller, regional airport of Olaya Herrera within the city limits. From Rionegro, taxis (well organised and safe) take you to the city for a fixed price of 20 Euros and takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour....
dij1979 Says: Bolivariano en la Terminal del Sur. Un taxi te lleva. Acordate de pedir taxi por telefono.Telefono del terminal: 361 0311el ticket es $45,000los buses salen: NOCHE: 8:10pm, 9:10pm, 10:25pm, 11:10pmDia: 8:10am, 10:10amestamos en epoca de mucho viajante y que mejor llegar bien...
From Medellin to Turbo and Back
mircaskirca Says: Turbo is on the Pan-American highway and there are regular buses here from Medellín. They leave from Terminal de Norte. Two bus companies travel to Turbo on alternating days, Sotraurabá and Gómez Hernández. It is recommended to travel at night and thus arrive in Turbo early...
From Medellín to El Peñon de Guatapé and Guatapé
mircaskirca Says: One day I took a day trip to El Peñon de Guatapé (a giant rock formation) and then further to the charming town of Guatapé. Natalie from hostal Tamarindo suggested that I should leave early as it was the area with a lot to see and explore. Buses to Piedra del Peñol leave...
Agua Bendita: Heavenly Delights
mircaskirca Says: I came across Agua Bendita one night while I was walking around El Poblado with Natalie. I immediately fell in love with this shop and just loved every single piece. As I already intended to by a new swimsuit from the beginning of my trip I knew I was going to return the...
Los Alumbrados - Christmas Lighting
mircaskirca Says: Los Alumbrados, Christmas Lighting, has been a tradition for the city for more than 50 years, lasting from beginning December to mid January. Medellín is renowned for hosting the biggest, brightest and most beautiful Alumbrados in Colombia. This traditional lighting display...
IrishFem Says: A typical breakfast in Medellín consists of baked corn arepas which is a flat unsweetened corn pancake topped with butter and fresh white cheese, coffee or hot chocolate. This is also typical in Bogota. Another favourite of mine is Refajo which is a mix of beer and a soft...
IrishFem Says: This being my first time to Medellin, l felt very safe. Although the girls l stayed with did tell me to be careful when talking photographs, like most cities all over the world you must be be aware of your surroundings and keep your personal belongings in a safe place....
mircaskirca Says: El Peñon de Guatapé (The Guatapé Rock) is a 200m high granite monolithic formation rising from the banks of a man-made lake. Declared a national monument in the 1940s, this giant rock is well worth a visit. Buses from Medellín run frequently taking about two hours. Ask the...
mircaskirca Says: I wanted to go paragliding for a long time. Medellín is an excellent place due to beautiful green landscape and prevailing northerly winds so I decided to do my first tandem flight here. I booked it in hostal Tamarindo and Natalie explained me how to get there. In the...
mircaskirca Says: Guatapé is a pretty lakeside town with brightly coloured colonial houses and a pleasant plaza with a white and red parish church Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen. A quiet town during the week, Guatapé receives more visitors at weekend when it is sometimes packed with...
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