Medellin, the second-largest city in Colombia, is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery, friendly people, and vibrant culture. It has become a popular tourist destination in recent years, attracting visitors from all over the world. However, some locals argue that the influx of tourists is driving up the cost of living in certain areas, particularly […]
Medellin is a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of urban culture and natural beauty. From its stunning vistas to its vibrant nightlife, there is something for everyone in Medellin. Here are the top 10 tourist activities to do in and around Medellin: 1. Take a cable car to Parque Arvi Medellin’s cable car […]
Comuna 13, a once notorious neighborhood in Medellin, Colombia, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Its community-based initiatives and urban redevelopment have resulted in positive changes that are worth exploring. Here are seven reasons why you should visit Comuna 13: Experience the Transformation The urban redevelopment and community-based initiatives have transformed the neighborhood. […]
Plaza Botero, a popular tourist attraction in Medellin, has become the center of a heated controversy over new security measures implemented by the city’s mayor, Daniel Quintero. The measures include fencing and checkpoints to combat high levels of crime in the area, which have reportedly deterred tourists. While some have praised the mayor’s efforts to […]
Now the Museum of Modern Art in Medellín has a neighbor: an amusement park called Looping Park which is located in the Ciudad del Río sector and which is open to all types of public, from children, young people and adults. The amusement park will be in the city for the Christmas season (it is […]
Social networks and the internet provide many advantages, but at the same time, these are places where criminals are in search of people to steal their passwords or money from. In Colombia, cybercriminals are currently using a new form of scam to rob travelers coming from abroad. Here you can find out what it is […]
During the Covid 19 pandemic, travel restrictions were placed on many, if not most, countries worldwide. As an obvious consequence, industries that depend on people’s travels for their welfare were hardest hit. The airline industry was particularly hard hit, as they managed with notoriously slim profit margins even during regular times. One of the measures […]
Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellin, has evolved over the years to become a vibrant, dynamic, and peaceful city, a far cry from its turbulent history. One district encapsulates this transformation better than any other; the renowned Comuna 13. During a recent visit to the country, Gilles Bertrand, the ambassador representing the European Union in Colombia, made […]