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Good food, great people watching, especially on the weekends.
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Bastardo Restaurant
#No 8A-11 Cra. 35Good food, great people watching, especially on the weekends.
Alambique
Calle10#43a-30Amazing rooftop food and drink experience. A must.
Botanika Lounge
37-3 Cl. 9aSolid.
Great/fun and very popular way to spend a 1/2 day in Medellin.
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour
Great/fun and very popular way to spend a 1/2 day in Medellin.
Arte Alto
Km 16 Le MontUpscale art gallery with works by local artists. Ask for Felipe Angel.
LOVE LOVE this place. Even if you don't like modern art, this is a must see in my opinion as the local park out back is full of an amazing and very positive energy... depending on the day, you'll find everything from great local street food vendors to impromptu dance recitals. Worth a visit.
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Medellin Museum of Modern Art
19a-100 Cra. 44LOVE LOVE this place. Even if you don't like modern art, this is a must see in my opinion as the local park out back is full of an amazing and very positive energy... depending on the day, you'll find everything from great local street food vendors to impromptu dance recitals. Worth a visit.
Just steps (literally) from the Obra 19 apartment, Akzara is a professional local spa offering reasonably priced massages and other spa treatments. That said, the spa in Celestino is much better.
It akzará thematic spa
#36-32 Calle 10Just steps (literally) from the Obra 19 apartment, Akzara is a professional local spa offering reasonably priced massages and other spa treatments. That said, the spa in Celestino is much better.
Medellin Scooter Rentals
14-45 Cra. 43FGet a bike, tour the city on your own! Great experience!
A museum dedicated to the memory of those lost in Colombia's more violent times, thankfully well in the past. Heavy, but worth the visit.
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Museum des Gedächtnishauses
36-66 Cl. 51A museum dedicated to the memory of those lost in Colombia's more violent times, thankfully well in the past. Heavy, but worth the visit.
An absolutely jaw-dropping collection of art hidden away in an unassuming museum — a building that was once a aguardiente factory and later the palace of Rafael Uribe Uribe, the Governor of Antioquia.
The third floor all by itself would be worth the trip as it houses an staggering collection of invaluable works by Botero (and some from his personal collection) and — like the statues in the adjacent plaza — all works were donated to the city by the artist himself. Amazing.
The next two floors feature a beyond impressive collection of works by other Colombian & Antioquian artists from Francisco Antonio Cano to Pedro Nel Gómez.
Amazing.
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Museum von Antioquia
52-43 Cl. 52An absolutely jaw-dropping collection of art hidden away in an unassuming museum — a building that was once a aguardiente factory and later the palace of Rafael Uribe Uribe, the Governor of Antioquia.
The third floor all by itself would be worth the trip as it houses an staggering collection of invaluable works by Botero (and some from his personal collection) and — like the statues in the adjacent plaza — all works were donated to the city by the artist himself. Amazing.
The next two floors feature a beyond impressive collection of works by other Colombian & Antioquian artists from Francisco Antonio Cano to Pedro Nel Gómez.
Amazing.
Fantastic collection of art by local artists. And Carlos is a great guy who's more than happy and qualified to introduce you these works and the artists behind them.
Carlos Orozco Galeria y Marqueteria
43d 95 Cl. 12Fantastic collection of art by local artists. And Carlos is a great guy who's more than happy and qualified to introduce you these works and the artists behind them.
Easy day trip using the local metro system to (and over, by cable car) a massive local nature reserve. Great spot for group hikes.
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Parque Arvi
Easy day trip using the local metro system to (and over, by cable car) a massive local nature reserve. Great spot for group hikes.
International Smiles
30 A 21 Cl. 11Excellent local dentist with very reasonable rates
Restaurante Mondongo's El Poblado
38-38 Cl 10Get the Ajiaco. The end.
Solid spot to see a futbol (soccer) match or just chill on a nice day. Even better if, Craig, the owner is around -- fun guy.
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Barrio Central Café Bar
## 68 - 123 Cq. 2Solid spot to see a futbol (soccer) match or just chill on a nice day. Even better if, Craig, the owner is around -- fun guy.
Like every Irish Pub anywhere in the world, great place to eat wings and watch whatever big game may be on that day.
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Patrick's Irish Pub
#8 A 43 Cra. 37aLike every Irish Pub anywhere in the world, great place to eat wings and watch whatever big game may be on that day.
Celestino Boutique Hotel
8a-60 Carrera 37If you're not staying with me, stay here!
Great Aisan fare. Small place, long lines, arrive early.
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Bao Bei Cocina Asiática Contemporánea
11-55 Cra. 36Great Aisan fare. Small place, long lines, arrive early.
GATO!! Personal favorite hangout spot for a drink. Ask for Nicolas, one of the owners and generally hilarious guy from Argentina.
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GATO-RESTO BAR
8A-95 Cra. 35GATO!! Personal favorite hangout spot for a drink. Ask for Nicolas, one of the owners and generally hilarious guy from Argentina.
The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
10A 29 Cl 10BLandmark Hotel Medellin
Food Scene
Pergamino Cafe
8A-37 Cra. 37Killer local cafe and digital nomad working space.
GATO!! Personal favorite hangout spot for a drink. Ask for Nicolas, one of the owners and generally hilarious guy from Argentina.
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GATO-RESTO BAR
8A-95 Cra. 35GATO!! Personal favorite hangout spot for a drink. Ask for Nicolas, one of the owners and generally hilarious guy from Argentina.
Bastardo Restaurant
#No 8A-11 Cra. 35Killer. 11 on a 10-point scale. Go. Try the bacon-wrapped avocado or, anything else, really. :)
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Alambique
Calle10#43a-30Killer. 11 on a 10-point scale. Go. Try the bacon-wrapped avocado or, anything else, really. :)
Super legit local restaurant severing up the freshest of fresh fare from inside of the massive local market, Plaza Minorista José María Villa. Two great local experiences. Try the ribs.
Aquí Paró Lucho Restaurante V
55180 Cra. 58Super legit local restaurant severing up the freshest of fresh fare from inside of the massive local market, Plaza Minorista José María Villa. Two great local experiences. Try the ribs.
Worth a visit to see experience a local market and sample some of the many fruits unique to Colombia.
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Minorista-Platz
#57-80 Cl. 55Worth a visit to see experience a local market and sample some of the many fruits unique to Colombia.
Douraku
#10 - 64 Cra. 42KILLER Ramen
Arts & Culture
Great/fun and very popular way to spend a 1/2 day in Medellin.
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour
Great/fun and very popular way to spend a 1/2 day in Medellin.
Göra makerspace
40-24 Cl. 47Wonderful local artists "makerspace"-- ask for Thomas King, founder and organizer.
An absolutely jaw-dropping collection of art hidden away in an unassuming museum — a building that was once a aguardiente factory and later the palace of Rafael Uribe Uribe, the Governor of Antioquia.
The third floor all by itself would be worth the trip as it houses an staggering collection of invaluable works by Botero (and some from his personal collection) and — like the statues in the adjacent plaza — all works were donated to the city by the artist himself. Amazing.
The next two floors feature a beyond impressive collection of works by other Colombian & Antioquian artists from Francisco Antonio Cano to Pedro Nel Gómez.
Amazing.
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Museum von Antioquia
52-43 Cl. 52An absolutely jaw-dropping collection of art hidden away in an unassuming museum — a building that was once a aguardiente factory and later the palace of Rafael Uribe Uribe, the Governor of Antioquia.
The third floor all by itself would be worth the trip as it houses an staggering collection of invaluable works by Botero (and some from his personal collection) and — like the statues in the adjacent plaza — all works were donated to the city by the artist himself. Amazing.
The next two floors feature a beyond impressive collection of works by other Colombian & Antioquian artists from Francisco Antonio Cano to Pedro Nel Gómez.
Amazing.
Arte Alto
Km 16 Le MontUpscale art gallery with works by local artists. Ask for Felipe Angel.
Parks & Nature
Parque Arvi
Shopping
Massive up-scale mall with a retractable roof where you can find most anything.
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Santafé Mall
170 Cl. 7 SurMassive up-scale mall with a retractable roof where you can find most anything.
Big local market selling tons of everything, including a wide variety of fresh & unique local fruits and veggies.
Also home to the local restaurant "Aqui Paró Lucho" serving up dishes made fresh from goods at the market, including a number of fish dishes and some famous ribs -- well worth a visit.
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Minorista-Platz
#57-80 Cl. 55Big local market selling tons of everything, including a wide variety of fresh & unique local fruits and veggies.
Also home to the local restaurant "Aqui Paró Lucho" serving up dishes made fresh from goods at the market, including a number of fish dishes and some famous ribs -- well worth a visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Berlín Bar-Restaurante
41-65 Calle 10Local dive.
Salon Amador
#40-30 Calle 10Solid spot to check out local and visiting DJs.
37 Park
8a-4 Cra. 37Grab a drink in the park!
Entertainment & Activities
Scooters are great way to get out-and-about and experience more of the Medellin area.
Medellin Scooter Rentals
14-45 Cra. 43FScooters are great way to get out-and-about and experience more of the Medellin area.