Laureles is one of the most upmarket neighbourhoods in Medellín. Set at a slightly lower altitude than other neighbourhoods, Laureles is often noticeably warmer. Unlike El Poblado, it is also predominantly flat with plenty of sidewalks, although arguably less green. Despite a swarm of high rise condos and upmarket supermarkets, Laureles still has many cheap [...]
Moravia
Moravia embodies both stark images of poverty yet offers glimpses of hope for improved living conditions in Medellín’s poor neighbourhoods. In the 1900s Moravia became an unofficial rubbish dump for surrounding industry due to its proximity to Medellín’s railroad and a lack of waste management. In the late 1970s it was declared as Medellín’s official [...]
Envigado
Envigado dabbles in a little sophistication, but maintains its traditional Colombian charm. While El Centro can be too congested and polluted, or El Poblado too modern and almost boringly safe, Envigado lies somewhere between the two extremes. Indeed, it’s a great place to sample some typical Colombian cuisine or check-out a laid back salsa bar. [...]
Barrio Pablo Escobar
Pablito or El Papa is how one refers to the late drug lord in Barrio Medellín Sin Tugurios or as the locals like to say, Barrio Pablo Escobar. Barrio Pablo Escobar was built by Pablo Escobar in 1984 and given to families who had become homeless after a hillside slum in Moravia burned to the [...]
Guatape
Guatape borders a beautiful reservoir created by the Colombian government. The reservoir has created an impressive landscape full of hills and lakes. The lake covers thousands of acres and can be explored by renting a boat. On weekends, it’s also possible to take one of the large party boats, one of which functions as a [...]
El Centro
El Centro offers a vibrant and sometimes unpredictable glimpse of the heart of Medellín. While El Poblado is great for sleeping and eating, El Centro offers a host of cultural attractions. Indeed, you can explore the world’s largest collection of Botero paintings and sculptures at both the Museo de Antioquia and Plaza de las Esculturas. [...]
El Poblado
El Poblado is a wealthy hillside neighbourhood with an abundance of high rise apartments jam-packed together. In the 1970s, El Poblado became the new place to live for wealthy residents in Medellín, who relocated from Prado in El Centro because of overcrowding. El Poblado is now crammed with luxury hotels and apartments. The best shopping [...]
Santa Fe Antioquia
Santa Fe Antioquia is a sleepy colonial town with lots of soul. Surrounded by lush greenery and drenched in sunshine, Santa Fe Antioquia is ideal for strolling cute cobbled streets, admiring whitewashed buildings and relaxing by a swimming pool in one of many beautiful hotel courtyards. You might also find the time to visit a [...]
