The FIFA U20s World Cup in Colombia kicks off tomorrow and in anticipation of this huge event we’ve been taking you city-by-city to each of the venues featured in the tournament. We’re down to our final two, Medellín and Bogotá. Today we’re taking a look at ‘The City of Eternal Spring’, Colombia’s second city, Medellín. […]
Tag: Medellin and Antioquia
Hola! –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Well, it’s that time of the week again for me to try and help out with some of the more pressing questions that are being asked out there on the internet. This week I’ll be looking at a question I got on Trip Advisor, where I’m a Destination Expert […]
Considering Colombia is one of the biggest providers of flowers in the world’s import/export market, and considering Colombia’s 3rd biggest city calls itself ‘The City of Eternal Spring’, it should come as no surprise that one of the biggest flower festivals in the world takes place in the capital of this very city – Medellín. […]
One of the biggest surprises I have found in my time in Colombia has been the food. I don’t mean I was surprised by the quality – I was excited by the variety of fish and fruit I knew would be on offer, and I was told by a reliable source that the meat here […]
50 miles north of the strikingly modern urban landscape of Medellín is a quaint, charming town called Santa Fe de Antioquia. With cobblestone streets, colonial houses and an irresistibly relaxed atmosphere it’s the perfect contrast with the skyscrapers, malls and booming nightlife of its famous neighbor. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Santa Fe de Antioquia […]
For many people the city of Medellin is synonymous with Colombia’s struggle with violence, crime and the drug-trade – little wonder, since Medellin was home to Pablo Escobar and his infamous drug ring, the Medellin Cartel. Those same people, however, would undoubtedly be surprised to see Medellin today. It’s a strikingly modern city, driven by […]