Medellin guidebook
Guidebook for Medellin, Colombia
Literally, 5-minutes walk away you'll find one of the best restaurants in the city. I'd definitely recommend the risotto starter dish!
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Panka
33-4 Calle 7Literally, 5-minutes walk away you'll find one of the best restaurants in the city. I'd definitely recommend the risotto starter dish!
Lovely spot for evening drinks. It's an open plan bar and restaurant. Again the black risotto is so good here and they have a great selection of fine-cocktails.
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El Botánico
#7-41 Cra 33Lovely spot for evening drinks. It's an open plan bar and restaurant. Again the black risotto is so good here and they have a great selection of fine-cocktails.
The short-ribs are wonderful and it's got a great chilled vibe.
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OCI.mde
7-21 Cra 33The short-ribs are wonderful and it's got a great chilled vibe.
Pezetarian Medellin
8A-19 Cra. 35A perfect lunch-spot when you want something slightly healthy and fresh.
Want to meet a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, then head over to Selina to work, network, and grab some drinks at their outdoor bar.
Selina Medellin
9 - 17 Cra. 32dWant to meet a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, then head over to Selina to work, network, and grab some drinks at their outdoor bar.
There aren't many good Indian restaurants in the city, but this is a goodie!
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Naan
7-75 Cra. 35There aren't many good Indian restaurants in the city, but this is a goodie!
Bastardo Restaurant
#No 8A-11 Cra. 35Delicious pasta and burgers.
A perfect spot where all the locals chill and enjoy a bottle of Ron Medellin or Aguardiente.
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El Social Tienda Mixta desde 1969
8A - 8 Cra. 35A perfect spot where all the locals chill and enjoy a bottle of Ron Medellin or Aguardiente.
You're in Colombia so you've gotta head out salsa dancing. and I can't recommend this place enough. It's a wonderful place to connect with people and dance the night away. I'd say it's best to go there on Thursday evening.
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Dancefree
40-27 Cl 10AYou're in Colombia so you've gotta head out salsa dancing. and I can't recommend this place enough. It's a wonderful place to connect with people and dance the night away. I'd say it's best to go there on Thursday evening.
Local spot where they dance the night away to salsa, bachata, and cross-over latin music.
Social Club Academia
Local spot where they dance the night away to salsa, bachata, and cross-over latin music.
The restaurant has become an icon of the city and today is loved by locals and foreigners. Known as one of the must-visit restaurants in Medellin.
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Restaurante El Cielo
43c36 Calle 7DThe restaurant has become an icon of the city and today is loved by locals and foreigners. Known as one of the must-visit restaurants in Medellin.
Cuon Restaurante
43A- 29 Cl. 8Top-rated asian spot.
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, this place has everything for you. Plus, I think it's a great place to work from during the day.
Botanika Lounge
37-3 Cl. 9aBreakfast, lunch or dinner, this place has everything for you. Plus, I think it's a great place to work from during the day.
Perfect chill spot for a day-time coffee or coco de limonada.
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Cafe Velvet Medellin
8a-46 Cra. 37Perfect chill spot for a day-time coffee or coco de limonada.
I don't drink coffee but I hear it's great at this place.
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Pergamino Cafe
8A-37 Cra. 37I don't drink coffee but I hear it's great at this place.
This is away from the tourist area, though is a great spot to hear live salsa and dance on Tuesday nights.
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La Papayera - Eslabon Prendido - Salsa Bar
55 Cl. 53This is away from the tourist area, though is a great spot to hear live salsa and dance on Tuesday nights.
Want to cook? Or need some bits and pieces? Head to Exito for all your shopping needs.
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Éxito
43E-135 Cl 10Want to cook? Or need some bits and pieces? Head to Exito for all your shopping needs.
Another great options for shopping. A bit more expensive than Exito though.
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Carulla Poblado
42-49 Av. El PobladoAnother great options for shopping. A bit more expensive than Exito though.
The Smartfit 10
43e-60 Cl 10Affordable and fully-stocked gym close to the apartment.
UNITY
## 37-16 Cl. 9a SurOne of the best gyms in the city for you to reach your goals while you're travelling.
Great views from this rooftop bar, plus it has a pool. If you're here on the last Sunday of the month, check out the all-day brunch.
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The Charlee Lifestyle
37-16 Cl. 9aGreat views from this rooftop bar, plus it has a pool. If you're here on the last Sunday of the month, check out the all-day brunch.
Juan Valdez
8a-74 Cra. 37Great cafe, similar to Starbucks.
Gato por Liebre
47 - 15 Cl. 53On a Saturday night this place is where everyone will be grooving to Reggaton.
EL GATO
52-41 Cl. 40AWonderful Peruvian restaurant with great seafood options. Perfect Blue cheese risotto too.
Burdo
# 8A - 101 Cra. 35Try the guacamole with plantain and cheese. It's delightful
Want to Salsa? Go here on Wednesday's and Saturdays to do cuban and on1 salsa until 4am.
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Son Havana
#44-56 Av. San JuanWant to Salsa? Go here on Wednesday's and Saturdays to do cuban and on1 salsa until 4am.
This is where serious salseros go on Saturdays to dance. It is a bit of a sweat box, so I'd recommend light and dark-coloured clothing.
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El Tíbiri
70-03 Cl. 44bThis is where serious salseros go on Saturdays to dance. It is a bit of a sweat box, so I'd recommend light and dark-coloured clothing.
Want to groove to Salsa Choke and the music from the coasts of Colombia, then head here on Saturdays
Jennylao Discoteca
Want to groove to Salsa Choke and the music from the coasts of Colombia, then head here on Saturdays
El Peñol de Guatapé
A must see when you're in Colombia.
What was one of the most dangerous parts of the city is now a favourite destination amongst travellers to see wonderful graffiti and connect with locals.
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Tour de Graffiti en la Comuna 13
What was one of the most dangerous parts of the city is now a favourite destination amongst travellers to see wonderful graffiti and connect with locals.
Parque Arvi
An eco-park worth exploring.
Buena Vista
8a-33 Cra. 37Salsa & Reggaton are playing here on Saturdays
Art Hotel Medellin
9-31 Cra. 41Views of the city and cocktails are some of the best in the city.
El Chicken
#37-29 Cl 10Quick and fast food.