Laureles
Upscale residential neighbourhood west of the city centre with relaxed cafes, often recommended as a safe, more local and cheaper alternative to El Poblado.
Laureles appears in 8 of the 16 Medellín vlogs we indexed, first in 2022, most recently in 2026.
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- AK Joel's Colombia
Where to Stay Your First Time in Medellin, Colombia
Prices and rentals are lower than El Poblado; it can take from 10 minutes to an hour to reach from Poblado, depending on traffic.
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WorldwideWu4-day MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA Travel Vlog 🇨🇴 July 2022 | things to do, eat, and see! (with PRICES 💲)
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World Wild HeartsMEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (2025) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Medellín (+ Travel Safety Tips)
- El Check-In
Everything I Wish I Knew About Nightlife In Medellin Before Buying A Flight To Colombia
Head to the bar street in Laureles to escape the tourist scene entirely.
- Two Soles Abroad
23 INSANE Things To Do In Medellin, Colombia!
Picked as the favourite neighbourhood in Medellín over El Poblado.
- Laura Gomez
COMPLETE MEDELLIN TRAVEL GUIDE 2026: Things to do, Safety, Where to Stay
Pitched as the area for a more authentic local experience, though tourists are still around.
Recommended for biking because it's flat, avoiding the city's heavy traffic.
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- Café ClichéRestaurant · Laureles2 vlogs
- Primer Parque de LaurelesPark · Laureles1 vlog
- Segundo Parque de LaurelesPark · Laureles1 vlog
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