Medellin

Your gateway to our Medellin travel blog that gives you all the pieces you need to put together an amazing Colombia trip.

Envigado was our favorite part of Medellin. Here's why (and why it's not perfect) and all the best things to do, eat, and see if you visit.

Use this Medellin travel guide to get an understanding of where to stay and what to see, know, eat, drink, and watch out for, then get out there!

Find the best restaurants in Medellin for when you're looking for a quick bite, a meal with friends, modern Colombian, or another of these 20 occasions.

A unique guide to the best things to do in Medellin (and what not to do) for an unforgettable time in Colombia's coolest city.

Decide where to stay in Medellin with our rankings of the 10 best neighborhoods based on twelve criteria including price, safety, and location.

Paragliding in Medellin is even better than you could imagine. Here's why, plus everything you need to know and how to make it even better by hiking up.

This virtually unknown hike is an unforgettable alternative route to Medellín's top tourist attractions, Parque Arví and the Metrocable. It offers the best views of the city from Cerro Pan de Azucar, a glimpse at Medellin's rural roots, and great food to reward you at the end.

The 5 steps to take to successfully extend your Colombia tourist visa online (in detail), plus troubleshooting in case something goes wrong.

I'm on a hunt for the best menu del dia in Medellin. Menu del dias are affordable lunch menus including soup, a main course, a drink, and sometimes a dessert. Vegetarian, vegan, typical Colombian, and international, I'm trying as many as I can. Here's what I've found so far, with ratings and photos.

Info, maps, tips and more for Cerro de las Tres Cruces a short but intense hike that's a must-do for any fitness-minded person in Medellin.

The Cerro Tusa hike isn't your typical hike. It's the steepest, crawl-your-way-up-and-don't-look-down hike we've ever done. Make that tried. One of us didn't make it up. Here's all you need to know to do the hike yourself including how to get there, whether a guide is necessary, and how to prepare yourself.

7 Medellin hikes that can be done in a day (or less), 1 unforgettable trek, plus general tips, a map, and links to detailed guides.

With caves, a waterfall, an ancient trail, and being so easily accessible from Medellin, the Cuevas del Higueron hike would seem like a can't miss. It's worth doing… but it has its ups and downs, literally and figuratively. Here's all you need to know for a self-guided hike.

What to bring, how to stay safe, what to worry about, how best to feed yourself, how to work off all that avocado you'll be eating, and 17 more tips for any expat or digital nomad thinking of moving to Medellin.

This in an awesome hike in Medellin, with eye-popping views, interesting and varied trails, a refreshing swimming area, and a cool, undiscovered neighborhood. But it's also easy to get lost. So if you're looking to do the Cerro Quitasol hike without a guide, read this first.