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.

8 moments in vlogs

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  1. 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.
  2. Brief

    WorldwideWu

    4-day MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA Travel Vlog 🇨🇴 July 2022 | things to do, eat, and see! (with PRICES 💲)

  3. Brief

    World Wild Hearts

    MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (2025) | 12 Best Things To Do In & Around Medellín (+ Travel Safety Tips)

  4. Brief

    Eat See TV

    What It's Actually Like to Travel to Medellín, Colombia

  5. 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.
  6. Two Soles Abroad

    23 INSANE Things To Do In Medellin, Colombia!

    Picked as the favourite neighbourhood in Medellín over El Poblado.
  7. 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.
  8. Brief

    Where's Wes?

    10 Things YOU MUST DO In Medellin Colombia (That Foreigners Don't Know About)

    Recommended for biking because it's flat, avoiding the city's heavy traffic.

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