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A Week in Medellín: The Perfect Itinerary for Travelers Seeking Culture, Flavor, and Adventure

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Guide to Gastronomic and Musical Events in Medellín 2026

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Shopping with the Experts: Products Only Locals Buy in Medellín (and Where to Find Them)

History & Heritage

La Candelaria: A Historical and Cultural Guide for Travelers Seeking the Soul of Medellín

Festivals

Medellín Cultural Events Calendar 2026

History & Heritage

Medellín's Textile Factories: The Rise and Fall of an Industry

Romantic Plans

Medellín's Viewpoint Route: Sunsets and Panoramic Views for Photographers and Romantics

Nightlife

Lost Cocktails Route: Rescuing Century-Old Recipes in Medellín's Bars

History & Heritage

Invisible Neighborhoods: The Micro-Communities Within Medellín That Even Locals Don't Know

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A Week in Medellín: The Perfect Itinerary for Travelers Seeking Culture, Flavor, and Adventure

Medellín, the capital of Antioquia, has transformed its narrative extraordinarily in recent decades. What was once known primarily for drug trafficking is now a

Guide to Gastronomic and Musical Events in Medellín 2026

Medellín in 2026 continues to be a hotbed of flavors and rhythms. If you're planning to visit the city this year, there are two things you can't miss: its gastr

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

La Candelaria: A Historical and Cultural Guide for Travelers Seeking the Soul of Medellín

La Candelaria is the historical heart of Medellín. Founded in 1649, this neighborhood was the original nucleus from which the city grew. In April 2026, it remai

Medellín Cultural Events Calendar 2026

Medellín, known as the City of Eternal Spring, is much more than a tourist destination. It is a cultural epicenter that breathes art, music, and traditions. In

Medellín's Textile Factories: The Rise and Fall of an Industry

The history of textile factories in Medellín began in the mid-19th century when the city started to establish itself as an industrial center. The first major te

Medellín's Viewpoint Route: Sunsets and Panoramic Views for Photographers and Romantics

Medellín, the city of eternal spring, is famous for its green mountains and unique topography. As of April 2026, it remains a well-kept secret that some of the

Lost Cocktails Route: Rescuing Century-Old Recipes in Medellín's Bars

In recent years, Medellín has seen a resurgence in historical mixology. Bars and bartenders are rescuing forgotten recipes that tell the city's story through th

Invisible Neighborhoods: The Micro-Communities Within Medellín That Even Locals Don't Know

Beyond El Poblado and Laureles, Medellín hides neighborhoods that are complete worlds in miniature. These corners, where time seems to have stood still, hold st

Medellín Hostel Guide for Digital Nomads: WiFi, Communities, and Hidden Workspaces

Medellín has become one of the favorite destinations for digital nomads in 2026, and it's not hard to see why. With its perfect climate, affordable living, and

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

Medellín Beyond the Center: A Route Through Its Charming Towns and Corregimientos

Medellín is known for its vibrant urban life, but just a few hours away, you can find towns and corregimientos that offer a unique charm. If you have a free day

The Last Auto Parts Stores: Chronicle of a Dying Trade

If you walk today along Carrera 50 with Calle 87, in the Aranjuez neighborhood of Medellín, the first thing that hits you is not the noise of cars, but the sile

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Aranjuez: The Industrial Bronx That Mutated into an Art Workshop

If you get on the metro at the Aranjuez station and walk a few blocks east, the change is almost violent. You go from a neighborhood of low houses smelling of s

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Aranjuez: The Architecture That Defies Time

If you walk along Calle 87 between Carreras 45 and 46, time stands still. The facades of the republican-style houses, with their wooden windows, wrought-iron ba

The Murals That Speak: Street Art in Aranjuez

If you walk through Aranjuez with your eyes wide open, you will realize that the walls speak. It is not a poetic metaphor: here the murals tell stories of resis

Conquistadores: The 1970s Bread Route

In the barrio Conquistadores, north of Medellín, the smell of freshly baked bread is not a childhood memory: it is a reality that wakes the neighbors up from 3

The Graffiti That Heals: Art in Conquistadores

In Medellín, a neighborhood's story is sometimes written with bricks, sometimes with cement, and other times —like in Conquistadores— with spray paint. But not

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