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Shopping with the Experts: Products Only Locals Buy in Medellín (and Where to Find Them)
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Shopping with the Experts: Products Only Locals Buy in Medellín (and Where to Find Them)
While tourists crowd the souvenir stalls in El Poblado, Paisas do their shopping in neighborhood markets and specialty stores where they find the authentic flav
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The Circuit of Famous Chefs' Kitchens: Shop Where Medellín's Star Restaurants Get Their Supplies
Have you ever wondered where Medellín's most renowned chefs source their ingredients? As of April 2026, the city remains a paradise for foodies seeking professi
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Spare Parts Stores: The Hidden Treasure of the Neighborhood
If you've ever needed a carburetor for a Renault 4, a taillight for an 80s Mazda 626, or a door handle that no one makes anymore, you know that going to an offi
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Operation Jasmine: The Black Market of Flowers That Financed Medellín's Transformation
In April 2026, few know that before coffee and long before drug trafficking, Medellín moved fortunes with an unexpected product: wild orchids. While the country
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Gastronomic Route for Sunday in Medellín: From the Fruit Market to a Family Restaurant
Medellín is known for its vibrant gastronomic culture, ideal for enjoying a family Sunday. A perfect route begins at a fruit market, where you can appreciate th
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Secret Liquidation Route: Unofficial Calendar of Factory Clearances in Medellín
In Medellín, factories and industrial stores have a secret liquidation calendar where they offer products directly to the public at incredible prices. Here we t
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The Independent Designer Store Circuit in Medellín: Fashion with Paisa Identity
While fast fashion dominates large department stores, Medellín hosts a vibrant scene of independent designers who fuse ancestral techniques with contemporary vi
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Craft Workshops in Envigado: Where Traditional Trades Survive
If you walk through the main park of Envigado on a Saturday morning, you will hear the sharp thud of a hammer against leather, the hum of a wood lathe, and the
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