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

13 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 0:06

   Comuna 13

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Javier

   Called overly touristy, with constant sales pitches and groups funnelled toward tipping; not recommended.

2. 0:38

   Parques del Río Medellín

   🌳 Park · La Candelaria

   Best at sunset since mornings get hot; at Christmas the river is lit up with lights every year.

3. 1:06

   Jardín

   🚆 Day trip · Jardín · brief mention

   Suggested as a place to rent a finca with friends, a favourite Colombian weekend holiday.

4. 2:39

   Ciclovía on Avenida El Poblado

   🚡 Activity · El Poblado

   Happens every weekend in El Poblado; Medellín sometimes even closes freeways and highways for it.

5. 3:09

   El Hueco

   🛒 Market · La Candelaria

   Haggling is expected; knockoff Ray-Ban sunglasses cost about 110,000 COP (around $25).

6. 4:41

   Laureles

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Laureles · brief mention

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

7. 4:41

   Belén

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Belén · brief mention

   Recommended alongside Laureles as a flat area for cycling.

8. 5:26

   El Poblado

   🏘️ Neighborhood · El Poblado · brief mention

   One of the main areas for dance bars, with studios nearby for lessons.

9. 5:50

   Jardín Botánico de Medellín

   🌳 Park · Aranjuez

   Said to be overlooked by foreigners, so visitors are mostly surrounded by locals.

10. 6:07

    Parque Explora

    🏛️ Museum · Aranjuez

    A low-key spot with few foreigners, suggested as a good date idea.

11. 6:27

    Parque Arví

    🌳 Park · Santa Elena

    A bonus pick for short stays, though the actual pueblos are rated as better.

12. 6:27

    Santa Elena

    🚆 Day trip · Santa Elena

    Good for short trips; real pueblos elsewhere are said to be better.

13. 6:27

    Pueblito Paisa

    🏢 Landmark · Cerro Nutibara

    Worth it on a short stay; with more time, visiting actual pueblos is preferred.