Medellin
Colombia
Overview
The City of Eternal Spring has reinvented itself as Colombia's innovation hub, with a perfect climate, stunning mountain scenery, and infectious paisa hospitality.
Cost of Travel
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Explore Medellin
Aquarium Medellin
Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.
Comuna 13
Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.
Parques del Río
Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.
Metrocable to Parque Arvi
Ecotourism park featuring walking & hiking trails, a food market, a gondola & adventure sports.
El Castillo Museum and Gardens
Grand castle-style home-turned-museum in scenic surrounds, offering tours & temporary art exhibits.
Where to Stay
Hotel Click Clack Medellin
A design-forward hotel in El Poblado with a stunning rooftop pool, creative spaces, and a buzzing social scene.
The Charlee Hotel
A stylish lifestyle hotel on the Parque Lleras strip with a rooftop infinity pool, spa, and excellent Peruvian restaurant.
Where to Eat
El Cielo
Colombian Contemporary
Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos' Michelin-recognized restaurant offering a theatrical multi-course experience celebrating Colombian flavors.
Mondongos
Colombian
A beloved Medellin institution serving hearty bandeja paisa and the eponymous mondongo (tripe soup) to packed houses of locals.
Travel Tips
- The Metro is a source of local pride — treat it with respect
- Ride the Metrocable for incredible valley views
- El Poblado has the best restaurants and nightlife
- Try bandeja paisa — the enormous traditional platter of beans, rice, meat, plantain, and egg
- Visit Guatape (2 hours) for the colorful town and Piedra del Penol rock
- Medellin has perfect spring weather year-round — no AC needed
Getting There & Around
Medellin's Metro is clean and safe — the only metro system in Colombia. Metrocable gondolas connect hillside neighborhoods. Buses are available but confusing. Uber is widely used. The city is hilly — taxis are better for longer distances. Walking is pleasant in El Poblado.
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