Events

Medellín’s Flower Culture: Inside the Traditions Behind the Famous Flower Festival

TLDR? Feria de las Flores, the world-renowned flower festival in Medellín, has long spoken to the city’s unique culture and vibrant blooms. Every August, locals and tourists gather together to celebrate colorful…

Medellín Through the Seasons: What to Experience Throughout the Year

Short on time? There’s always something to look forward to in Medellín, no matter which month of the year you decide to visit.

Top Medellín Concerts and Festivals 2026: Must-See Events You Can’t Miss.

Short on time? Medellín’s 2026 event calendar includes major international concerts, electronic festivals, salsa celebrations, urban music, and the city’s iconic Feria de las Flores. Highlights include CORE Medellín, La…

Medellín at Christmas: Deck the Halls of the City of Eternal Spring

Short on time? Christmas in Medellín is a full-season celebration filled with millions of lights, traditional food, family gatherings, music, La Novena, Nochebuena, and the iconic Alumbrados Navideños. Medellín is a…

Medellín at Christmas: Why December Is the Best Time to Visit the City

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The Lowdown on the Medellín Tattoo Expo

Tattoo culture has gained strength in Medellin in recent years. In fact, you’ll find many professional tattoo studios throughout the city. Whether you want to bring a tattooed souvenir from your trip to Medellin or to…

Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 Flower Festival

Colombia is one of the world’s top flower farming countries. In fact, there are more than 1400 species of flowers grown here, of which the most popular are roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums. To commemorate this…

Spending an Evening at the Medellín Circus

If you’re looking for a family-friendly place to have fun on an evening in Medellin, you may want to visit the Medellin Circus. This circus has been around for more than a decade and is an amazing place to go to watch…

Web Congress 2022: What It Is and What You Need to Know

The digital world is growing at a phenomenal rate. This is partly due to the global pandemic and its effects on the way we manage our jobs. In order to keep up with this rapid growth, however, we need to stay up to date…

Nights on the Town: The Best of Medellin Nightlife (Plus Top Tips!)

Medellín is one of the happiest cities in Colombia and for good reason. Paisas love to live life to the fullest through dancing the night away! Perhaps that’s why visitors and locals flock to bars and clubs in large…

Covid Tests, Rules, and Regulations in Medellin: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and it’s hard to know for sure when we’ll win the battle against the coronavirus. In spite of this, countries have started relaxing the rules for traveling, and it’s now much…

Things to Do in Medellín on Mondays

Monday — the start of the working week and usually people’s least favorite day. While Monday is typically associated with feeling glum, bored or still a little hungover from the weekend, in Medellín, there’s plenty…

Things to Do in Medellín on Tuesdays

Tuesday. The second day of the week, when you’ve only just recovered from partying, and the next weekend seems so far away. But fear not – the City of Eternal Spring is home to fiestas, culture, and awesome experiences…

Días Festivos: Public Holidays in Colombia 2020

Besides having a vibrant culture, incredible landscape, and friendly locals, Colombia also has the fourth-highest number of national holidays in the world. Boasting 18 extra days off work every year, Colombia is famous…

Where to Celebrate Christmas Eve in Medellín

If you’re in the City of Eternal Spring over the holidays and want to plan a calendar of exciting activities, cultural events, and delicious food, you’re in luck. December in Medellín is one of the best times of year to…

Where to Find the Best Christmas Gifts in Medellín

December is the month to dote on your loved ones and splash out on a few presents. No matter how far away in the world you are – or perhaps you’re planning on spending the holidays at home – bringing something back from…

6 Christmas Charity Activities in Medellín

December in Medellín is filled with plenty of festive events, as well as the opportunity to indulge in Colombian culture and spend time with new friends. However, Christmas in the city is also one of the most difficult…

Paisa Traditions: Día de las Velitas

December 7th marks the unofficial start of Christmas celebrations in Colombia. Día de las Velitas – meaning ‘Day of Little Candles’ is a unique tradition and event that draws both locals and foreigners to the streets.…

Fun New Year’s Eve Traditions in Colombia

While for many people December 31st is spent dressed in something sparkly, shouting over loud music, and knocking back too many drinks, Colombians get far more creative when welcome in a new year. From eating multiple…

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Medellín

Living in another country comes with plenty of perks but it also comes with the difficulty of missing out on celebrations with friends and family during the holidays. Although December in Medellín is one of the best…

December in Medellín: How to Celebrate the Holidays Like a Paisa

December is arguably the best month on the calendar – it features both Christmas and New Year, meaning time off work, presents, seeing family, and a general joyful feeling. While North America and Europe tend to carry…

A Guide to the Christmas Lights in Medellín

Come December, there are few things more exciting than watching the city streets become illuminated with colorful light displays. And while the decorations in Europe and North America consist mostly of Santa, gifts, and…

How to Celebrate Halloween in Medellín

Carve your pumpkins, hang the cobwebs, buy the candy, and prep your outfit – it’s October 31st and time to celebrate all things spooky. In Colombia, the day is also known as Noche de Brujas (‘Witches’ Night’ in English)…

Hidden Gems & Events at Feria de las Flores

Medellín’s biggest annual event sees thousands of people from around the world flock to the city to celebrate past traditions, experience the vibrant atmosphere and watch the streets come to life in a flurry of colors.…

Medellín’s Feria de las Flores 2019: Schedule of Events

Medellín’s annual festival of flowers is one of the biggest events in the city’s calendar and draws travelers from around the world and locals alike. This year, the 62nd edition of the festival begins on Friday August…

How to Celebrate July 4th in Medellín

Roughly 20% all visitors to Medellín come from the USA, so it’s no surprise that there’s a strong American community in the City of Eternal Spring and that national holidays like July 4th do not pass unnoticed. Although…

Things to Do in Medellín on Fridays

Friday – probably everyone’s favorite day of the week. The day that signifies the weekend has arrived and two whole days free from work. Whether you’re looking for the top places to let loose, to soak up some culture or…

How to Make Friends in Medellín

There are countless reasons to move to or visit a new city – experience cultures, see incredible scenery, learn a new language – but people often don’t talk about how travel can be lonely. You’re miles away from home…

Top 10 events of the week of March 12th – March 19th in Medellín

Top 10 events of the week in Medellín We have curated a list of the top 10 events happening every week in Medellin, so if you are in the City of Eternal Spring and you are looking for something fun to do, read below to…

10 Running Races in Medellin

There are a variety of running races taking place in Medellin, including 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons.

Speed Dating in Medellín: One Man’s Experience

A first-hand account of speed dating in Medellín.

Join the Medellín Living April Meetup at Gato Restaurante & Cocina Peruana in Poblado

The Medellín Living December meetup event will take place on Wednesday, December 13, at 7pm at Gato Restaurante & Cocina Peruana in Poblado.

Thanksgiving 2017 celebration at Osea

We know that Thanksgiving is a special date for some of you, that’s why we want to invite you to celebrate with the people you love and the Medellin Living family at Osea restaurant hosted by Salomon Borkstein. Date:…

Join the Medellin Living November Meetup at Barrio Central in Laureles

The Medellin Living November meetup event will take place on Thursday, November 9, at 7pm at Barrio Central Cafe Bar in Laureles.

Join the Medellin Living October Meetup at Borneo in Poblado

The Medellin Living October meetup event will take place on Thursday, October 19, at 7pm at Borneo Restaurant and Bar in Poblado.

Join the Medellín Living July Meetup at Sport Wings in San Lucas Plaza

You are invited to the Medellín Living July meetup event taking place on July 13, 2017, at Sport Wings in San Lucas Plaza.

Join the Medellín Living June Meetup at Sport Wings at Mayorca Mall

We want to invite you to the Medellín Living June meetup event taking place on June 8, 2017 at Sport Wings at Mayorca Mall in Sabaneta.

Join the Medellín Living May Meetup at Del Patio Restaurant and Bar

We want to invite you to the Medellín Living May meetup event taking place on May 11, 2017 at Del Patio Restaurant and Bar in Laureles.

Join the Medellín Living March Meetup: Pizza at Parque Sabaneta

Regardless of your time in the city, I want to invite you to the Medellin Living March meetup for great pizza at arguably the best park in the city.

Guide to Medellín Language Exchange Nights: Practice Your Spanish

Medellin offers a wide variety of language exchange nights where foreigners can go to practice their Spanish and meet new people.

Join the Medellín Living February Meetup at Tepito Tacos y Tequila

Maybe you just arrived or have been living in Medellín for years. Regardless of your time in the city, I want to invite you to the Medellin Living February meetup!

The First Official 2017 Medellín Living Meetup

Maybe you just arrived in Medellín or have been living here for years. Regardless of your time in the city, I want to invite you to the first Medellin Living meetup!

2016 Medellín Christmas Lights: the World-Class El Alumbrado

Jeff takes us to the primary Medellín Christmas lights display this year. For the second year in a row there is a change; the route is not along the river.

The Studio: A Social Movement Built on Organic Networking

The Studio isn’t a place, it’s not a destination, it’s a way of life inspired by the desire to create a community of young professionals and creatives in Medellín.

Desfile de Autos Clasicos (Classic Car Parade) Photos – 2016

Desfile de Autos Clasicos (Classic Car Parade) is one of the most popular events during La Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) and Jeff shares photos from this year’s parade.

La Feria de Las Flores 2016 Schedule of Events

La Feria de las Flores 2016 (Festival of Flowers), Medellín’s biggest annual festival, starts late this month. We share some highlights and expat tips.

2015 Medellín Christmas Lights: El Alumbrado

Jeff takes us to the primary Medellín Christmas lights display this year. There is a major change this year; the route is notably not along the river.

Desfile de Silleteros 2015: Highlight of La Feria de las Flores

The Desfile de Silleteros (Flower Parade), is the flagship event of the annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) and Jeff shares photos from this year.

Classic Car Parade Photos – 2015

The Classic Car Parade is one of the most popular events during La Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) and Jeff shares photos from this year’s parade.

La Feria de las Flores: 2015 Schedule of Events

Feria de las Flores, Medellín’s biggest annual festival has started, but the biggest events are later this week. We share some highlights and expat tips.

Weekend at Filbo: The International Book Fair in Bogotá

Filbo is the International Book Fair that Bogotá hosts every year. Ximena attended and shares her experience.

Dame Tu Lengua Comes To Medellín

Dame Tu Lengua, a language and cultural event, came to Medellín for the first time in May.

Alborada and the Love-Hate Relationship Colombians Have With It

Every year, on the last night of November, Colombians celebrate the start of December with Alborada, a fireworks event.

Negra Noche: An Evening of Multicultural Music

With a variety of festivities taking place for the Feria de las Flores, Negra Noche was just one of the events being held during the ten day celebrations.

Attending the International Poetry Festival

The 24th Medellín International Poetry Festival marked its presence with poetry readings of 65 renowned poets from 45 countries in the five continents.

Míguelo Romano: High-Tech Menswear Inspired by the Streets of Medellín

Míguelo Romano is a new brand of urban men’s clothing inspired by the streets of Medellín, Colombia and Brooklyn, New York.

Orquídeas, Pájaros y Flores 2014: Beautiful Birds and Flowers

Ryan attends the exhibit of the Orquídeas, Pájaros y Flores at the 2014 Feria de las Flores, which he enjoys each year even though he’s no orchid expert.

The Runways of Colombiamoda 2014

Photos from five runways of Colombiamoda 2014, including Leonisa lingerie, Brazilian supermodel Izabel Goulart, and swimwear by Agua Bendita and OndadeMar.

ExpoTattoo 2014: Narnia in Colombia

An inside look at ExpoTattoo 2014, a three-day trade show held in Plaza Mayor, which brings together some of Colombia’s most talented tattoo artists.

The Live and Invest Overseas Conference

Live and Invest Overseas is holding a 3-day conference here in Medellin, from May 19-21, 2014 at the luxurious Intercontinental Hotel.

Medellin Events: February

A list of Medellin Events for February 2014, including local concerts, sporting events, meet-ups, and more.

Medellin Events: January 2014

What’s happening in Medellin, Colombia for January 2014, including sports events, theater, and live music performances.

A Shamrock Thanksgiving in Colombia

Ryan visits the Shamrock Irish Pub in Poblado on Thanksgiving to enjoy a big traditional dinner, and watch some American football on TV.

Medellin Events: December 2013

Our list of what’s happening in Medellin, Colombia for the month of December 2013. Christmas is the main event, including a new Christmas light festival.

3 Nights of Halloween in Medellín

Ryan celebrates Halloween in Medellin, paisa style, with three long nights out at various bars and clubs in the city.

Medellín Events: November 2013

A list of Medellin events for November 2013, including the Altavoz music festival, Mime and Clown Festival, concerts, meet ups, and more.

Maridaje 2013: El Festival Gastronómico

Maridaje 2013 is a food festival happening all this weekend at Plaza Mayor in Medellin. Local restaurants and wine distributors are among those present.

Medellín Events: October 2013

Events for October 2013 in Medellin, Colombia, including concerts, festivals, holidays, and sporting events.

Beyoncé in Concert: A Review of the Mrs. Carter Tour

Jenny attends Beyoncé’s debut concert in Colombia at Estadio in Medellin, and compares the experience to seeing Madonna in 2012.

Medellín Events: September 2013

September is the beginning of the low season, but there are still a couple of big events, including Beyonce in concert, and the annual jazz festival.

Desfile de Silleteros: The 56th Annual Flower Parade

The Desfile de Silleteros, or Flower Parade, is the flagship event of the annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) in Medellin, Colombia.

The 27th Annual Horse Parade

The 27th annual horse parade, or La Cabalgata, features thousands of horses parading through the streets of Medellin, Colombia.

Chivas and Flowers Parade

A photo essay featuring scenes from the 2013 Chiva and Flowers parade, part of Medellin’s annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).

Fondas de mi Tierra: A Feria de las Flores Event Explained

Fondas de mi Tierra is an event where paisas party the way they have for years, something very traditional.

Tarrao Underwear: 15 Minutes of Fun with Colombia’s Top Models

The Tarrao Underwear show was a highlight of Colombiamoda 2013, and featured many of Colombia’s top models, like Catalina Otalvaro and David “El Pollo.”

La Feria de las Flores: Beyond the Horses, Cars and Silleteros

Jenni dives into the minor events surrounding every Feria de las Flores, and discovers which ones are worth your time, and which should be skipped.

La Feria En Mi Casa – Piso 21

Crashing Colombiamoda 2013: Fashion, Models, and Runway Shows

Colombia’s annual Fashion Week, called Colombiamoda, takes place in Medellin every July, and features designer exhibitions, runway shows, and parties.

Medellin Events: July 2013

Upcoming concerts, festivals, and theatrical events for the city of Medellin, Colombia in July 2013.

The First Official Medellin Living Meet-Up

I’m back in Medellin after two months of travel, and it feels great! Maybe you just arrived too, or you’ve been living here for years. Regardless of your time in the city, I want to invite you to the first official…

Concurso de Elegancia Debuts In Colombia

Colombia’s first Concurso de Elegancia featured years of preservation, restoration, or both, of some of the world’s most famous models.

Medellín Events: June 2013

Upcoming concerts, festivals, and theatrical events for the city of Medellin, Colombia in June 2013.

Medellin Events: May 2013

Going forward, Ryan and I will be compiling monthly posts with local events in Medellin, including notable concerts, festivals, sports events, and holidays. We’re already halfway through May, but hope to be putting…

Silleteros: The Men and Women Behind Medellin’s Flower Parade

Santa Elena, more than anything else, is known as the birthplace of the men, women, and tradition behind the Desfile de las Flores (Flower Parade), the highlight of Medellin’s annual Feria de las Flores (Flower…

Daddy Yankee in Medellin

A fun video clip from Daddy Yankee’s trip to Medellin last Friday. Did anyone attend the show? I heard it was good, but the organization was a mess (which is the main reason I decided not to get tickets).

Carnaval de Negros y Blancos in Pasto

PASTO — The bus rolled into town when Friday was only 3 hours old and the city was quiet, at least my part of the city, and I could only wonder what I would see the next day. Would it be like San Agustín on New Years…

How to Attend a Large-Scale Reggaeton Concert

This Friday, February 8, two of the biggest names in reggaeton will be performing in Medellin, Daddy Yankee and Wisin y Yandel. I missed Daddy Yankee in 2009 when I left Medellin before his show, and again in 2010, when…

Feria de Cali: Celebration, Salsa and So Much More

CALI — Giuseppe got overzealous with the spray foam. He hit a little kid in the face. He felt bad and apologized. He didn’t realize revenge was coming. The caleñito, no more than 7 or 8 years old, eventually swiped the…

Los Alumbrados: Medellin’s Annual Christmas Light Display (2012)

December is my favorite month to be in Medellin. In addition to kicking off the Summer dry season, the entire valley is decorated with Los Alumbrados, the annual Christmas light display. In 2010, I experienced the…

New Year’s Eve, Paisa Style

Over the year’s I’ve come to appreciate spending Christmas with family in the States, but I try to make it a point to celebrate New Year’s Eve abroad. In 2011, I returned to Lima, where I’d watch fireworks explode at…

Christmas in Bogota: Big Trees, Mongolian Food, and Catedral de Sal

Bogotá features its share of lights — not quite the candescence of Medellín — but I would have never known what kind of display the Colombian capital offers had I not come to see it. I had two other things I really…

Lights…Christmas…Action!

This is part one of a two-part seres on the 2012 Christmas lights in Medellin. The second part, by Dave, will be posted after he’s had a chance to see them too. Last year, I missed it. I left on Dec. 6 for my brother’s…

A Scary Mellow Medellín Halloween

Falling in the middle of the week seemed to confuse people. Or maybe it just didn’t excite people. I went out on Saturday, Oct. 27, looking for people in costumes because Halloween was on a Wednesday so I was expecting…

Desfile a Caballo: The Final Ride at 2012’s Feria De Las Flores

Writer’s note: This is Part 2 of a two-part story. Click here for Part 1. The white sheets hanging above the walkway railings outside the Aguacatala metro station blocked our view, but we heard the cheers and…

The Rumba Begins at 2012 La Feria De Las Flores

Writer’s note: This is Part 1 of a two-part story. The official first day of La Feria de las Flores was Friday, Aug. 3. The rumba began before that. Most people started to arrive in Medellín on Thursday, Aug. 2, so you…

La Feria de las Flores: 2012 Schedule of Events

Medellin’s biggest annual festival is just around the corner. The 2012 Feria de las Flores (Festival of Flowers) will run from August 2 – 12. The 10-day festival is a celebration of paisa culture, and this year’s…

Inside Colombiamoda: Colombia’s Fashion Week in Medellin

Colombiamoda, Colombia’s annual fashion week, kicks off in Medellin next week. Once again, the event will be held at Plaza Mayor, a short walk from the Alpujarra metro station. The 3-day event runs from July 24 – 26,…

Vibra Mi Tierra: The 2012 Music & Beer Festival

If you’re going to be in Medellin this weekend, you’re in for a treat. Vibra Mi Tierra is an annual festival that takes place every May in Jardín Botánico, the city’s botanical gardens. The event, which is co-organized…

Easter in Colombia

They pray. They party. That’s what happens in Colombia during Semana Santa, or Holy Week as it translates to English. It starts on the Wednesday leading up to Easter Sunday, when lots of people leave for their fincas.…

Christmas Lights in Medellin (2011)

Some things just go together. Hawaii and hula. Football and Sunday. Politicans and broken promises. In Medellín, December brings a popular pair: Lights and holidays. Lots of lights. There are 16 millions of them, to…

Halloween in Medellin (2011)

Three straight weekends. That’s Halloween in Medellín. The parties started the weekend before Halloween weekend. But I decided to forgo starting early. I was too busy. With Halloween on a Monday and “ley seca” in effect…

The 33rd International Theater Festival of Manizales

I have been studying with a private tutor, reading books, listening to the radio, watching movies and attempting conversations with several people at my job, but nothing was about to prepare me for the 10 hours per day…

Crashing the Antioquia Mia Fashion Show

The day seemed like any other, at first. But this is Medellín. Something fun is always lurking. I went to happy hour with a couple of friends and we split a bottle of Aguardiente. About an hour or so later, I returned…

Desfile A Caballo: The 25th Annual Horse Parade

Every year, El Desfile A Caballo (Horse Parade) helps kick off La Feria de las Flores in Medellin. My first horse parade was in 2010, and I had no idea what was going on, but I loved the atmosphere. 6,000 horses were…

Recap: 3rd Annual Colombia Salsa Festival

In 2009, on my last weekend in Medellin, I spent two nights dancing at the 1st Colombian Salsa Festival. As luck would have it, I ran into Yamile, one of my dance teachers, at the door. I had a way better time as a…

2011 Colombia Salsa Festival

Cali may be Colombia’s salsa capital, but Medellin is home to the country’s annual salsa festival (or Congress, as they’re called in Western countries). This weekend, from July 8 – 10, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana…

International Tango Festival & World Tango Championships

In June 1935, one of the most prominent figures in tango, Carlos Gardel, died in a plane crash in Medellin. In honor of Gardel, and the culture of tango, the city hosts an annual International Tango Festival every June.…

FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia 2011

I happened to be watching TV at a Colombian friend’s house one night last month when the live drawing occurred for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup Colombia. This is one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world,…

Vibra Mi Tierra Beer and Music Festival

The popular artisanal brewery Tres Cordilleras is taking its fresh approach to beer culture one step further with the first annual Vibra Mi Tierra (Vibrate My Land) festival in Medellin’s Botanical Gardens this weekend.…

Photo Essay: Christmas Lights in Medellin

I previously shared the lights of Envigado in December, so let’s head north to the display set up by Medellin along the river that runs through the city. This is the real epicenter of holiday decorations in the valley,…

Buñuelos, Natilla & the Music of December

December in Colombia means lots of fireworks, partying, kids and adults on vacation, Christmas lights everywhere, and a few other traditions. Buñuelos are round, deep-fried cheese fritters. They’re akin to a soft,…

Myths and Legends Parade

The fireworks and early evening parties of November 30th unofficially kicked off a month of Christmas celebrations. One week later, the Myths and Legends parade (Desfile de Mitos y Leyendas) took place on the eve of the…

Colombia Kicks Off December With A Bang!

Early last week, I got a tip from Mike that Envigado was going to be the epicenter of a big fireworks display to ring in December. I was already getting the impression that Christmas was a big deal in Medellin, but the…

Expat Thanksgiving

Before I ramp up coverage of what it’s like to be living in Medellin in December, as the festivities for Christmas get under way, I want to briefly share how I celebrated my expat Thanksgiving in 2010. Aside from…

Halloween in Medellin: El Pub, El Cuervo, & Babylon (Las Palmas)

I was already familiar with the clubs in Las Palmas thanks to Ladies Night at Babylon, so when I got word that it was the place to be for Halloween in Medellin, I sprung into action. Ok, I actually slept much of the day…

Halloween at Mango’s

Last Saturday night, on the eve of Halloween, I headed to Mango’s Discoteca with a group from the International House Medellin (where I lived back in August). We arrived before the doors opened, which worked out well…

Flower Parade: Highlight of La Feria de las Flores

To close La Feria de las Flores, Silleteros carry large flower displays through the streets of Medellin in the Flower Parade (Desfile de los Silleteros).

Antique Car Parade Photos

The second Saturday of La Feria de las Flores features an antique car parade, running from the south in Envigado up through Poblado along the main strip, Avenida Las Vegas. It’s a popular event, and more family friendly…

The 17th Annual Orchid Show at Jardin Botanico

Every year in Medellin, an orchid show is held at Jardin Botanico as part of the annual La Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).

La Cabalgata (Horse Parade)

La Cabalgata (or horse parade) occurs every year in Medellin as part of La Feria de las Flores.

Fireworks Open the 2010 Feria de las Flores

On July 30th, Troy and I headed to Parque de las Luces for the fireworks display to kick of the 2010 Feria de las Flores. Medellin’s biggest festival and street party of the year is a 10-day event, though the parades…

Book and Culture Festival

Medellin’s annual Book and Culture Festival (Fiesta del Libro y La Cultura) is currently running from September 10th through the 19th in the botanical gardens (El Jardin Botanico de Medellin). Entry is free, and the…

Fashion Models in Medellin

Living in Medellin feels like your in a fashion show all the time…

Colombiamoda: Inside Colombia’s Annual Fashion Week

The week after I arrived in Medellin, the city played host to the country’s annual fashion week (Colombiamoda) from July 27-29, 2010. My mission was clear. Investigate, with camera in hand, and report back to the…

Daddy Yankee in Concert – September 11

Update: Soon after publishing this post, the concert was canceled. I heard two different reasons. First, the Ticket Express girl who sold me the tickets said that it was due to poor sales. Second, a friend said he read…

The 14th Annual International Jazz Festival

Despite being Colombia’s second largest city, I still see Medellin as more village than metropolis, however the steady stream of festivals in the city continue to remind me my perspective is over-romanticized. This…

Happy (Belated) 200th Birthday Colombia

I arrived in Medellin just in time for Colombia’s 200th anniversary. The Bicentenario, bicentennial, was celebrated just as we celebrate the independence of our country. Everyone shows their pride for Colombia by…

Colombia’s Day Of Love And Friendship

I had only been in Colombia a few weeks when Valentine’s Day, 2009 arrived. When I asked around about special events at the bars and clubs, I was informed that most Colombians don’t celebrate V-Day. Instead, they…

Antique Car Parade

My roommate and I have been trying to get a few other people to go camping with us, but the plans keep falling through. So, we were able to catch the antique car parade for the last weekend of the Flower Festival. The…

Video From The 2009 Flower Festival

[The original video posted here is no longer available.] This is a 10-minute TV clip of the 2009 Flower Festival which I saw referenced in the weekly newsletter from Colombia Reports. Certainly a lot of flowers in the…

Video of the Week – Feria De Las Flores

The 2009 Feria De Las Flores (Flower Festival) wraps up tomorrow, so hopefully some good video footage from the last week’s festivities will show up on YouTube. I think this promo captures what it would like to be in…

Colombia Salsa Congress: Dancing With The Stars

I had so much fun my first night at the 2009 Colombia Salsa Congress that I was looking forward to a return visit with Astrid on my last Sunday night in the country. We arrived at the starting time, yet they were still…

Feria de las Flores Kickoff

For the first day of the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival), a few new friends and I went to Parque de los Pies Descalzos to watch fireworks and see a live concert. The fireworks were great, when I was watching the…

The 2009 Colombia Salsa Congress

As I continued to try to squeeze every drop of enjoyment out of my time left in Medellin, I decided to check out Grupo Gale July 11th. They had performed the prior night at Colombia’s 2009 Salsa Congress party, and were…

Semana Santa in Medellin

The Holy Week of Easter is the most important Catholic religious festival in South America. Semana Santa, Holy Week, celebrates the last days of Christ’s life, the Crucifixion and Resurrection, as well as the end of…

BID CII 2009 Medellin

Later this week, Medellin plays host to the 50th annual meeting of the Board of Governors for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). I recently read on Colombia Reports that American Vice President Joe Biden, former…