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Make a Splash in One of Medellin’s Best Swimming Pools

July 20, 2022

Life in the tropics may mean sunny weather and great temperatures year-round, but it also means that you’ve got to find some way to cool down when things get too hot. While you can always switch on the AC, I personally…

El mejor apartahotel de Medellín, Soul Lifestyle!

April 24, 2018

El nuevo apartahotel Soul Lifestyle está ubicado en el barrio El Poblado, una de las mejores zonas de la ciudad de Medellín, en éste sus huéspedes pueden encontrar todas las comodidades necesarias para una agradable…

Medellín Unfurnished Apartment Rental Costs – 2016 Update

August 30, 2016

Jeff updates a popular post by looking at the latest Medellín unfurnished apartment rental costs in five popular areas in the city – the bottom line prices have increased.

Guide to Apartment Rental Contracts in Colombia

November 18, 2015

Jeff provides a guide to unfurnished apartment rental contracts and laws in Colombia based on his experience in renting several apartments in Medellín.

2015 Update: Medellín Apartment Rental Costs

November 11, 2015

Jeff updates last year’s popular post by looking at the latest Medellín apartment rental costs for unfurnished apartments in five popular areas in the city.

Apartment Rental Guide: Searching for an Apartment

July 13, 2015

Jeff covers his latest experience searching for an apartment in Medellín and finding a much cheaper apartment than can be found in El Poblado.

4 Inexpensive Neighborhoods for Apartment Rentals in Medellín

March 17, 2015

Jeff surveyed the rental costs of 200 unfurnished apartments in 4 inexpensive neighborhoods in Medellín where you can save 32 to 38 percent over El Poblado.

Medellín Furnished Apartment Rental Costs

November 27, 2014

Jeff surveyed 300 apartments in Medellín to find out what the Medellín furnished apartment rental costs are in several neighborhoods in the city.

Apartment Rental Costs in Medellín

October 20, 2014

Jeff surveyed the rental costs of 600 apartments in Medellín to determine accurate apartment rental costs in several neighborhoods in the city.

Apartment Rental Guide: Handling Utilities and Shopping for Furniture

June 18, 2014

This looks at my experience in furnishing my first Medellín apartment and is the second example rental in a 4-part guide to renting apartments in Medellín.

Rooms for Rent in 16th-Floor Laureles Apartment

August 27, 2013

Located in Laureles, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment is on the 16th floor of a secure building, a short walk from an Exito and the nightlife of La 33.

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

August 7, 2013

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

The Best Neighborhoods in Medellín

February 28, 2013

Editor’s note: This article is out-of-date and it has several inaccuracies so it was updated in October 2016, which is found here. Expats looking for a place to live in Medellín almost always drift to the same place:…

Room for Rent in My Poblado Apartment

February 27, 2013

*** UPDATE*** The extra room in my apartment is NOT available. *** UPDATE*** Availability October 1, 2013. Preference given to long term commitments. The Room, Apartment & Building The room is currently unfurnished,…

Rooms for Rent at International House Medellin

September 27, 2010

Editor’s Note: Click here for a more up-to-date article on the International House (May 2014). I spent my first few nights in Medellin, back in early July, crashing with my friend Troy in Itagui. He had found a room to…

Finding an Apartment in Colombia

June 25, 2010

I have been in Colombia now for about ten months, and as a result of changing life situations for myself and past roommates, I have lived in three different apartments in my short time here. Of the three, I love my…

My New Apartment in Envigado

October 6, 2009

Exclusive Bonus: Download The Free Step-By-Step Guide to Investing In Medellin Real Estate. I moved into a new apartment recently, and I am so happy in the new neighborhood. I am still in Envigado, but I am much closer…

Moving Into a New Life In Colombia

August 10, 2009

My last few days have been filled with my quest to settle down in Medellin. Right now, I’m not even sure why I am so determined to be here. I can’t communicate with most people, and I really do miss my friends and…

Medellin Living Party

July 2, 2009

Maira entrusted her apartment to me while she caught up with family and friends during the summer break, so I figured it was party time. Well, it took a nudge from friend Martin to motivate me, but I’d been thinking…

Home Alone – Colombian Edition

June 11, 2009

University students are on summer break, which means Maira has left Medellin to spend a few weeks in her home town of Cucuta near the Venezuelan border. Jamie, the English guy who took Martin’s place 10 days ago is…

After the Game – El Eslabon Prendido and Art

April 22, 2009

With the home team victorious, I joined Adriaan and Nicholas for a taxi ride back to Centro. Once there, we went to El Eslabon Prendido (see Nightlife page for address) for a post-game drink. I had recently learned…

New Blog Feature – Neighborhood Reports

April 13, 2009

I am excited to share a new feature on Medellin Living which I developed over Semana Santa. In an effort to provide useful, current, first hand information to foreigners contemplating or planning a move to Medellin,…