The sweaty salsa clubs of Cali, the jubilant accordions of vallenato or the hypnotic rhythms of cumbia are usually what comes to mind when thinking of Colombian music. If Medellín had its way, however, that would all change. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Tango has always been popular in the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, however its iconic […]
Tag: Medellin and Antioquia
Travel to Medellín is becoming increasingly popular as the city’s reputation transforms from danger capital to party and culture capital. Travellers discover a city full of international quality restaurants, bars and clubs, as well as a city of contemporary beauty. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– In the run up to Christmas, Medellín transforms once again into […]
Many visitors to Medellín are struck by its modernity and progressiveness. Traditional, colonial buildings are in short supply since everything is so new, which is part of the charm of visiting but still, sometimes you want a healthy dose of whitewash buildings and cobblestone streets. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Enter Santa Fe de Antioquia, […]
Medellín is one of the most up and coming cities in the world, and is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most desirable places to live. Not only is it one of the fashion capitals of Latin America, one of the most progressive cities in the continent and home of some of Colombia’s […]
Continuing our Medellín-themed week, we at Colombia Travel Blog have decided to plunge head-first into the murky waters of the ‘Top 5’ tradition by presenting you with our Top 5 Things About Medellín. It was hard to narrow it down, but we did our best. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– The Weather Notoriously there’s a rivalry […]
Medellín, being Colombia’s second city, is pretty big. As you come into the city by plane or bus through the mountains you can see the whole metropolis sprawling spectacularly in front of you and, frankly, it can seem a little intimidating. Fortunately the city you’ll experience isn’t quite so big and, even better, getting around […]
Known as one of South America’s primary party destinations, it’s no secret among the backpacker trail that, come nightfall, Medellín is rocking with locals and travellers alike looking to work of some of that steam accumulated during the hot, sunny days. If you’re new to a city it’s not always easy to find out where […]
Knowing you as well as I do, oh general public, I have something very special to share with you today on the Colombia Travel Blog. As you’ll undoubtedly know, the team are here in Medellin for the Feria de Las Flores, enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful city. But just visiting one place obviously wasn’t […]
If you read regularly you’ll already know that the Colombia Travel Blog team are here in Medellín, all set for the Feria de Las Flores and getting caught up in the excitement of the FIFA U20s World Cup currently being held here in Colombia. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– With all these things to do […]
As much as I love Bogotá (and I love Bogotá), sometimes it’s nice to get away from the crazy traffic, the construction and the unreliable weather and head out to catch some rays. And, so, with this in mind you find us writing from Medellín where the sun is shining and the whole city is […]