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Pro
clean, organized, Botero art, and #1 reason - divinely beautiful women
Con
lack of major sights, may seem to 'modern'
In a nutshell
showcase of potential and accomplishments of Colombia
hanspeter_W. Says: Parque Arvi is a new ambitious project just outside of Medellin that will create one of the largest nature reserves in the region. The recent attraction is yet another boost for the city of Medellin that has recently undergone a complete transformation and is now attracting...
surgeondryhog Says: My wife's parents have lived in Medellin for over 10 years, and we've visited numerous times (we actually got married there in a week-long destination wedding). One of my favorite (and one of the easiest) excursions I've done is take the metrocable up to the biblioteca...
el_ruso Says: The plane across the river from the center is where the easily likeable barrios of Laureles and San Joaquin are located. This area is not as expensive as El Poblado, but still very tranquil and safe. This is where the UPB university is located, as well as the Unicentro...
el_ruso Says: Southern, or Southeastern suburbs comprise the 'nicest' part of the city. It is very nicely landscaped, clean, and full of those brick hi-rise buildings that Colombians like. This is definitely an area of choice to live in, both as a resident or as a tourist.The main wealthy...
Parque de Los Deseo & Jardin Botanico
el_ruso Says: I grouped these two together because they are next to each other, and the subway station Universidad separates them. (Incidentally, the University of Antioquia is located there as well).Parque de Los Deseo is really a concrete plaza full of people. I mean, there is a million...
Antioquia State government (La Alpujarra)
el_ruso Says: This complex houses the state government and is called La Alpujarra. It is very modern and creatively designed. It is located between the commercial center and Plaza Mayor.
Commercial Center (aka El Hueco)
el_ruso Says: The old center of the city has been taken over by bustleof street vendors and a gazillion of various shops. This area is also known as El Hueco. There are huge crowds selling and buying all kinds of stuff.
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Four Points by Sheraton Medellin
1 Review and 69 Opinions The staff did an excellent job to help me with anything i needed located right next to a very large...
Lodestar Says: The typical dish in the Medellin region (also calles the Paisa region) is calles Bandeja Paisa. It's a plate of fried eggs, beans, some meat, chiccharron (dried pork thingies) and rice. As most of these products don't really agree with me, it was not the best culinary...
Luisgui Says: HatoviejoLos valores y tradiciones de la cultura colombiana son los aspectos que caracterizan este acogedor sitio, en el que predomina una decoración sencilla, pero definida por elementos precolombinos. Son infaltables los chicharrones y patacones para picar, como también...
Club Blue - Medellin: Nighttime clubs in Medellin
medellintraveler10s Says: If you do not want to have a bad night, do not go to club Blue in Medellin. Although the music is rock, this music is more what you want to listen to, not dance to. Additionally, the DJ should know better than to play 3 Killers songs in a row, followed by two kelly clarkson...
el_ruso Says: The Parque Lleras is packed to gills on weekends with locals who come here to numerous bars and discos. And even during the week the restaurants are full and the place is buzzing with activity. The most popular discos here are Blue and Folia, but if you visit one and feel...
el_ruso Says: Every resident of the city will tell you that this is the most upscale club in their city, and it certainly will not disappoint. The music is a mix from hip-hop to salsa, waitstaff is dressed in cowboy attire, entry is $15,000 pesos. The place is more like a large bar, as...
el_ruso Says: Taxis here are plentiful and cheap. Seriously, you can't imagine what 'lots of taxis' looks like until you come to Colombia! Mexico City or New York City barely have any in comparison.My tip is to pick a Hyundai Atos taxi, if any are available. They look ugly and funny, but...
el_ruso Says: The international airport is located well above the city, and the road there is long and windy. You will be actually driving through the clouds on your way to or from the city. Budget at least an hour for the trip!
el_ruso Says: Subway runs above ground actually - mostly along the river, and in the center on viaducts, so this is more of a light rail system.Trains are very clean, smooth and nice. Stations are very well guarded. The ride is cheap - only a few hundred pesos.
The most upscale shopping center is El Tesoro which is located in El Poblado barrio. It comes with upscale stores, palm tree garden, waterfalls, even a miniature railroad. If you are lucky, you will witness a tango peformance. If you have the money and have an urge to buy clothes in Medellin, this is the place to go.
Other major shopping centers are San Diego nearby (which is quite a bit lower scale) and Unicentro in Laureles (which is also a lot more humble).
Written Jan 26, 2006
Helpfulness
There were nearly 9,000 homicides in the greater Medellin area in 1991. This went down to just over 5,000 in the mid 90's and low 4,000's towards the end of the decade. It started creeping up again in the early 00's, reaching 4,697 murders in 2002. This has plummetted from 2003 onwards to 1,161 last year. This is still more than the city of Los Angeles at it's peak in the early 90's, so whether that's actually 'safe' or not is another matter. Like most cities though, if you stick to the right areas and central parts of the city, you'll be fine.
Updated Nov 15, 2006
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Since most of the taxies in Medellin have meters (unlike the ones in the Caribbean region) most people don't consider asking for the estimated price before, which (in my case at least) may result in the driver driving around for hours, pretending not to find the place you want to go or just taking a huge detour... That happens in case you look and sound like a foreginer of course, and if you are not sure where exactly you are going.
Unique Suggestions: So it's advisable to ask for an estimate before stepping into a cab, cause later the unfair price is too difficult to argue about.
Fun Alternatives: You can always take a bus, especially if you are alone or there are just two of you, so it will be definately less expensive.
Updated Feb 24, 2003
Aig Says: Very impressed about the city. On the first evening couldn't get rid of feeling that this is Barcelona. Residential areas were very safe and clean. In my opinion, most residents in Medellin enjoy very good quality of life. Good food. On negative side, air polution on major...
Lodestar Says: Just sit down in one of the many street cafes or on one of the many park benches and look at people go by. The atmosphare there is really great - sort of cultural, which cannot be said about most of the other Colombian cities. And definately take a lokk at the Botero...
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