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Best neighborhoods in Medellín
16 places from 17 Medellín travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
16 places · most mentioned first
El Poblado
Medellín's upscale, tourist-friendly district with high-rise apartments, high-end restaurants, chic bars, lively nightlife and a strong café culture.
12:09· Exotic Vacationin 14 vlogsComuna 13
Former barrio once among the world's most dangerous, now one of Medellín's most colourful communities, known for its graffiti, street dance shows and guided tours.
0:52· Travelwithchrisin 12 vlogsEl Centro
Medellín's historic downtown, full of street vendors selling fruit and local dishes; guided walking tours are recommended, and visitors should watch for pickpockets.
2:09· Eat See TVin 8 vlogsLaureles
Upscale residential neighbourhood west of the city centre with relaxed cafes, often recommended as a safe, more local and cheaper alternative to El Poblado.
9:53· AK Joel's Colombiain 8 vlogsEnvigado
Municipality just south of Medellín, a good place for a street food tour of local snacks like empanadas.
17:30· WorldwideWuin 3 vlogsParque Lleras
Medellín's lively tourist and nightlife hub in El Poblado, packed with bars and restaurants.
1:03· El Check-In in 3 vlogsBarrio Pablo Escobar
Neighbourhood about 20 minutes from the centre where Pablo Escobar funded over a thousand homes in the late 1980s.
6:41· Travelwithchrisin 2 vlogsManila
A walkable neighbourhood within El Poblado known for good coffee shops, popular as a base for travellers.
0:42· AK Joel's Colombiain 2 vlogs
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7 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Barrio La Sierra
Hillside former informal settlement scarred by cartel violence that has reinvented itself around urban coffee growing.
23:33· Eat See TV1 vlogSan Fernando
After-hours strip of clubs that most tourists don't know about, popular with locals and open until around 6 a.m.
9:30· El Check-In 1 vlogLas Palmas
A hillside area above Medellín known for its upscale restaurants.
5:30· Medellin Buzz1 vlogLlano Grande
An affluent countryside area in eastern Antioquia near Medellín, known for upscale restaurants and events.
5:33· Medellin Buzz1 vlogLa América
A residential barrio of Medellín with a more local, less touristy feel than El Poblado.
6:12· Two Soles Abroad1 vlogLa Frontera
Quieter, more local area at El Poblado's southern edge bordering Envigado, with larger parks and a creek for running and picnics.
6:38· AK Joel's Colombia1 vlog
