Guidebook for Medellín

Joanna
Guidebook for Medellín

Food Scene

Open air garden seating with steady stream of interesting clientele. Cafe with a full menu.
Rumah-Soul Up
7d-71 Cra 43C
Open air garden seating with steady stream of interesting clientele. Cafe with a full menu.
This casual tucked away spot has mouth watering greek food (meal-sized salads and gyros) suitable for vegetarians or meat eaters. Also always has a great playlist.
Subula Greek Sandwich Shop
8A-16 Cra. 35
This casual tucked away spot has mouth watering greek food (meal-sized salads and gyros) suitable for vegetarians or meat eaters. Also always has a great playlist.
Famed cafe was one of a handful starting the authentic coffee scene in Medellin. Open and airy ambience off of Parque Lleras.
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Pergamino Cafe
8A-37 Cra. 37
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Famed cafe was one of a handful starting the authentic coffee scene in Medellin. Open and airy ambience off of Parque Lleras.
Modern, lush decor makes this cafe "with a Belgian accent" a stand-out around Parque Lleras. Like Pergamino, they take pride to source and roast local and/or organic coffee beans.
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Cafe Velvet Medellin
8a-46 Cra. 37
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Modern, lush decor makes this cafe "with a Belgian accent" a stand-out around Parque Lleras. Like Pergamino, they take pride to source and roast local and/or organic coffee beans.
Easy, open air spot (covered should it rain) is a 1 minute walk from the apartment and open for lunch or dinner. Good menu suitable for vegetarians or meat eaters. They even deliver if you don't want to leave the apt.
PIZCA
# 5 - 46 Carrera 45
Easy, open air spot (covered should it rain) is a 1 minute walk from the apartment and open for lunch or dinner. Good menu suitable for vegetarians or meat eaters. They even deliver if you don't want to leave the apt.
This restaurant is a must! Can sit indoors or out in the garden. Extensive wine list. Reservations highly recommended.
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Baren
1013 Cra. 38
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This restaurant is a must! Can sit indoors or out in the garden. Extensive wine list. Reservations highly recommended.
Ultimate foodie restaurant. Dynamic pre-fixe menu changes monthly. Intimate, romantic spot off of Parque Lleras. Another must, if you can get a reservation.
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Restaurante El Cielo
43c36 Calle 7D
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Ultimate foodie restaurant. Dynamic pre-fixe menu changes monthly. Intimate, romantic spot off of Parque Lleras. Another must, if you can get a reservation.
Hip and walkable from apartment. Highly recommended.
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Herbario Restaurante
1030 Cra 43D
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Hip and walkable from apartment. Highly recommended.
Acclaimed artisanal pizza spot - super tiny, might be best to go early or late for a table.
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El Zorro y la Gitana
10-57 Cra 43C
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Acclaimed artisanal pizza spot - super tiny, might be best to go early or late for a table.
Festive, uniquely designed seafood spot walkable from apartment.
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Restaurante La Matriarca
##43b-62 Cl. 8
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Festive, uniquely designed seafood spot walkable from apartment.
Brunch on weekends or lunch/dinner on weekdays. Walkable from apartment and about a block off of Parque El Poblado, has an awesome health-conscious menu for vegetarians or meat-eaters and great juices.
Gautama
#7-114 Cra. 34
Brunch on weekends or lunch/dinner on weekdays. Walkable from apartment and about a block off of Parque El Poblado, has an awesome health-conscious menu for vegetarians or meat-eaters and great juices.
Easy, walkable vegan lunch spot about a block off of Parque El Poblado (only serves dinner Friday nights from 6 - 9 pm)
Dharma Vegan Resto & Cafe
43 e Calle 12
Easy, walkable vegan lunch spot about a block off of Parque El Poblado (only serves dinner Friday nights from 6 - 9 pm)
One of the original and first vegetarian spots in the city, close to 8 years or so now. Eclectic decor, off of Parque Lleras.
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Verdeo
8A-3 Cra. 35
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One of the original and first vegetarian spots in the city, close to 8 years or so now. Eclectic decor, off of Parque Lleras.
You will see this famed Colombian chain everywhere. Easy, affordable, reliable for lunches, brunch, or dinners. Certified B-Corp business.
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Crepes & Waffles Santafé
Carrera 43A
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You will see this famed Colombian chain everywhere. Easy, affordable, reliable for lunches, brunch, or dinners. Certified B-Corp business.
Walkable from apartment, on the second level of San Fernando Plaza, you can basically smell the home made chocolate pastries as you step off the escalator. Serving 100% Colombian coffees, traditional pastries, homemade breads, croissants, and other delicacies. Also have more American-style "grab-and-go" section of sandwiches, etc.
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Tostao' Café & Pan
65-36 Cl. 49b
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Walkable from apartment, on the second level of San Fernando Plaza, you can basically smell the home made chocolate pastries as you step off the escalator. Serving 100% Colombian coffees, traditional pastries, homemade breads, croissants, and other delicacies. Also have more American-style "grab-and-go" section of sandwiches, etc.
Highly recommended spot, especially when going/coming from the airport as it is en route heading or leaving the city. Phenomenal traditional croissants, con chocolate, con blue cheese (yes, really), or whole grain as well as divine brunch and lunch menu. Rotating menu and daily specials mean we usually have to make the trip often to taste everything they make.
La Maga
10A -29 Carrera 40
Highly recommended spot, especially when going/coming from the airport as it is en route heading or leaving the city. Phenomenal traditional croissants, con chocolate, con blue cheese (yes, really), or whole grain as well as divine brunch and lunch menu. Rotating menu and daily specials mean we usually have to make the trip often to taste everything they make.
About 20 - 30 minutes outside of Medellin in direction of the airport, this restaurant is well worth the trip and we try to make a point of getting there at least once when we visit. Every dish on the menu is so good, the hard part is deciding.
Restaurante La Legumbrería
About 20 - 30 minutes outside of Medellin in direction of the airport, this restaurant is well worth the trip and we try to make a point of getting there at least once when we visit. Every dish on the menu is so good, the hard part is deciding.

Shopping

Walkable from apt, with Carulla grocery store, restaurants, cafes, and great movie theater. (Lego store if traveling with kids).
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Oviedo
6s-15 Cl. 6 Sur
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Walkable from apt, with Carulla grocery store, restaurants, cafes, and great movie theater. (Lego store if traveling with kids).
The gem of all malls in Medellin, incredible vistas and range of stores, amusement park for kids from infant and up complete with carousel, ferris wheel, etc.
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El Tesoro trgovački park
1a Sur 45 Cra. 25a
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The gem of all malls in Medellin, incredible vistas and range of stores, amusement park for kids from infant and up complete with carousel, ferris wheel, etc.
A bit farther along same road as Oviedo, this newer mall has the usual offerings, but is set apart by it's giant retractable roof.
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Santafé Mall
170 Cl. 7 Sur
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A bit farther along same road as Oviedo, this newer mall has the usual offerings, but is set apart by it's giant retractable roof.

Essentials

A quick walk from the apt for any essentials. Exito can be described as the Colombian version of Target. Anything from food to household goods to prepared food, toys, clothes, toiletries, shoes, and electronics can be found in the vast complex. There is also a small amusement park outside with individual rides, trampoline, and a 2-person train as diversion for kids.
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Éxito
43E-135 Cl 10
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A quick walk from the apt for any essentials. Exito can be described as the Colombian version of Target. Anything from food to household goods to prepared food, toys, clothes, toiletries, shoes, and electronics can be found in the vast complex. There is also a small amusement park outside with individual rides, trampoline, and a 2-person train as diversion for kids.
Looking for things like almond milk, organic cacao, gluten-free, hummus, etc? This small local shop specializes in health foods and is 2 blocks from the apartment.
Ovivo
45251 Transversal 6
Looking for things like almond milk, organic cacao, gluten-free, hummus, etc? This small local shop specializes in health foods and is 2 blocks from the apartment.

Arts & Culture

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Muzej moderne umjetnosti u Medellinu
19a-100 Cra. 44
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Iconic museum with permanent outdoor collection of Botero's famous sculptures and indoor collection with his paintings.
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Muzej Antioquia
52-43 Cl. 52
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Iconic museum with permanent outdoor collection of Botero's famous sculptures and indoor collection with his paintings.

Parks & Nature

Immense forest and trails perched above the city. Scenic gondola will let you off at the last stop.
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Park Arvi
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Immense forest and trails perched above the city. Scenic gondola will let you off at the last stop.
Super beautifully maintained and preserved ecoturistico area of Envigado with great trails, gorgeous flowers, ziplines, scenic water, and picnic areas. Multiple overlooks for photos and scenic views.
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El Salado
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Super beautifully maintained and preserved ecoturistico area of Envigado with great trails, gorgeous flowers, ziplines, scenic water, and picnic areas. Multiple overlooks for photos and scenic views.

Sightseeing

Simply stunning landscape in the reservoir area of Antioquia, can go with a group tour (https://becolombia.co), on your own, or text me via AirBnB and we have a connection for affordable round-trip private tours.
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GUATAPE
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Simply stunning landscape in the reservoir area of Antioquia, can go with a group tour (https://becolombia.co), on your own, or text me via AirBnB and we have a connection for affordable round-trip private tours.
This charming, colonial city perched about an hour from Medellin is a warm climate with cobblestone streets. Can have a traditional meal, rent horses for a cabalgata (horse ride), or visit Puente de Occidente, a walk-able bridge across scenic river/landscape. The ride itself to get there winds through lush green mountains with lots of rural scenery. If interested, text me via AirBnB as we know someone who provides private transportation and tours.
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Santa Fe de Antioquia
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This charming, colonial city perched about an hour from Medellin is a warm climate with cobblestone streets. Can have a traditional meal, rent horses for a cabalgata (horse ride), or visit Puente de Occidente, a walk-able bridge across scenic river/landscape. The ride itself to get there winds through lush green mountains with lots of rural scenery. If interested, text me via AirBnB as we know someone who provides private transportation and tours.

Entertainment & Activities

Exquisite natural setting, kid-oriented amusement park. Paddle boat rides, pools, pueblo to educate about Antioqueno history, etc. Great family excursion for a sunny day (check weather as it is in cooler Rionegro, more mountainous).
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Tutucán
#56-313 Llanogrande-Rio Negro
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Exquisite natural setting, kid-oriented amusement park. Paddle boat rides, pools, pueblo to educate about Antioqueno history, etc. Great family excursion for a sunny day (check weather as it is in cooler Rionegro, more mountainous).