Medellín



Food & Drink


Top Restaurants
  • Sambombi Bistró Local • Colombian / Unpretentious delicious food such as tuna tartar on homemade sourdough, fried rice with shrimp tartar (a restaurant specialty), pressed lamb, grilled chicken, and garlic potatoes.
  • Mar y Fuego • Colombian / This restaurant takes full advantage of the jungle vibes in Medellín. Local ingredients used in Colombian-inspired dishes within a beautiful setting.
  • Carmen • Colombian / Innovative Colombian cuisine featured in a bright, stylish setting lined with plants & trees.
Top Bars
  • Sambombi Bistró Local • Bar / The bar at Sambombi is half inside, half outside, surrounded by a plant jungle. The large wine selection focuses on Spanish wines from the Catalonia region. For cocktails, order their Negroni or Mezcal Sauco.
  • Café Noir Bar & Lounge • Bar / House roasted coffee, extensive wine selection, in-house brewed beer and great food.
  • Mosquito Rooftop • Bar / Fresh air, creative cocktails, good food, and a great view!
Top Coffee Shops
  • Hija Mía Nómada, Esencia De La Sierra, PERGAMINO Café Calle, Cafe 11:11 El Despertar, Amelia Coffee, High Coffee

Activities & Attractions

  • Guatape & La Piedra Del Penol • La Piedra Del Penol, or 'The Big Guatape Rock' can easily be combined with a day trip to Guatape. At 2,135 metres above sea level, this rock is a natural wonder and the spot to enjoy lookout views of beautiful Guatape and the surrounding region. And although the 650 stairs leading to the top might seem intimidating, the panoramic views are considered to be the best in all of Colombia!
  • Paragliding • With areas renowned for paragliding, leaping off a mountain into thermal currents with incredible deep green views beneath you is exhilarating! You are with a trained professional guide during flight who can also capture GoPro footage of your adventure.
  • ATV Adventure • Head just outside of the city with head out with a tour company who’ll set you up with a mountain bike or ATV. The lush surroundings, hills, and mountains around Medellín make it a great playground for off-roading!
Markets
  • Envigado Flea Market • A monthly flea market in the main square of the pretty Envigado neighbourhood. Great for traditional Colombian souvenirs.
  • San Fernando Plaza • Smaller flea market near Avenida Poblado. Located in one of Medellín’s hippest neighbourhoods with plenty of cool items for sale.
  • Minorista • One of the biggest markets located in downtown Medellín. It is bustling and hectic, selling everything from second-hand clothes to fruit and vegetables.

Stays

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    Beautiful Penthouse     • This penthouse flat had everything: two floors, a lofty bedroom & floor to ceiling windows with insane views! Located in trendy El Poblano.
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    Celestino Boutique Hotel     • An El Poblano gem! Celestino offers sleek rooms, a rooftop hot tub & city view.
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    Marquee Hotel Medellín     • Marquee Hotel sets the standard for five-star accommodation in Medellín. The plush hotel features an Italian restaurant, a rooftop deck with a pool, a hot tub & a great bar.
Neighbourhoods

  • El Poblado, Laureles, Patio Bonito, El Centro

More

  • More Food • Cola Roca, OCI.mde, Bonhomia, Moshi & Sushi Bar, Repeat, Bárbaro Cocina Primitiva, Alambique, Restaurante El Cielo, Herbario Restaurante
  • More Drinks • Tikuna Bar, Panorama Rooftop Bar
  • Sites, Museums & Galleries • Parque Arvi, Botanical Gardens, Parque Explora, Parque Botero, Museum Pablo Escobar, El Castillo Museo y Jardines, Museo de Antioquia, Museo Casa de la Memoria, Planetario de Medellín, Medellín Museum of Modern Art
  • Day trips • Guatape, Jardin, El Carmen de Viboral, Cocorna, Tamesis, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Cañón Del Río Claro Reserva Natural