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Articles tagged shopping on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Laureles’ Top Organic Grocery Stores
Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in terms of fruits and vegetables. There are more than 400 native fruit species in the country. You could even eat a different fruit every day of the year if you set your…
Where to Buy Sustainable Clothes in Medellín
In Colombia, sustainable clothing has made its way through green cities such as Medellin. The need to create an environmental impact and promote conscious consumption of garments has become more popular. No need to…
Lessons from Paisas: How to Dress in Medellín
All travelers have had the same moment standing over their suitcase, staring blanking at the clothes they’ve laid out and exhaling loudly at the prospect of being too cold, hot, uncomfortable, or unstylish. Especially…
Things to Do in Medellín on Saturdays
The weekend has finally arrived and with weather as perfect as Medellín’s, it’s difficult to stay in bed past 10 am without deep feelings of guilt. If you’re not too hungover from the night before, Saturdays in the City…
Makro Opens New Warehouse Store in Medellín Near El Poblado
A new, large Makro warehouse store recently opened in Medellín with good grocery prices, which is conveniently located near the Poblado metro station.
Mayorca Mall Opens Major Expansion in Sabaneta
Jeff takes us to a major expansion of the popular Mayorca mall in Sabaneta, which recently opened adding 295 shops.
Mall Zona Dos: A Day of Shopping in El Poblado
Mall Zona Dos, located in the hills of El Poblado, offers boutique fashion stores, unique dining options and a wide variety of services.
10 Surprisingly Cheap Things in Medellín
Jeff looks at 10 surprisingly cheap things in Medellín, which contribute to the low cost of living in the city.
Shopping at City Plaza, Envigado’s Modern Mall
City Plaza is the only modern mall in Envigado, which is surprising as Envigado has a bigger population than El Poblado.
Shopping at Aves Maria, Sabaneta’s Modern Mall
Aves Maria Centro Comerical is the only Western-style mall in Sabaneta. With the rapid growth of Sabaneta, it should eventually become a very busy mall.
Centro Comercial Viva Laureles
Centro Comercial Viva is a project signed by Éxito Real Estate and opened its doors in Laureles in November 2012.
PriceSmart Warehouse Club Opens Store
A new, large PriceSmart warehouse club recently opened in Medellín with good prices and a wide selection of imported items.
Ryan’s Guide to Grocery Shopping
Ryan gives us tips for grocery shopping in Medellín, not just how to save money, but how to find certain items, everything from food to shampoo.
Buying a Computer or Tablet in Colombia
It is possible to buy computer or tablet in Colombia for similar prices as the U.S. due to computers and tablets being exempt from the IVA tax in Colombia.
Puerta del Norte: The Largest Mall in Bello
Puerta del Norte is the largest mall in Bello and is perhaps the largest mall in the Medellín metro area that hasn’t yet been discovered by many foreigners.
Unicentro: A Western-Style Mall in Laureles
Centro Comercial Unicentro is the only Western-style mall located in the community of Laureles in Medellín.
Shopping at Oviedo, El Poblado’s Oldest Mall
Centro Comercial Oviedo is one of a handful of big malls in the city and the first one in El Poblado, although Centro Comercial Santafé is now the biggest.
Shopping at Monterrey, Medellín’s Technology Mall
Monterrey is a unique mall in Medellín and is probably the best place to go in Medellín when trying to locate a hard-to-find technology product.
Shopping at San Diego, Medellín’s Oldest Mall
Centro Comercial San Diego is the oldest Western-style shopping mall in Medellín, which opened in 1972. The mall remains popular with over 230 shops.
Shopping at Santafé, Medellín’s Largest Mall
Santafé is the largest shopping mall in Medellín with over 380 shops. With its size and location in El Poblado it is the most popular mall in the city.
Premium Plaza: Shopping and Entertainment Under One Roof
Premium Plaza is one of the largest malls in Medellín and is rather unique with its entire third floor dedicated to entertainment, making it worth a visit.
Los Molinos: The Only Western-Style Mall in Belén
Los Molinos is the only Western-style mall located in Belén. This is somewhat surprising considering that Belén is Medellín’s largest comuna.
Shopping at Florida Parque, Medellín’s Newest Mall
Florida Parque is the newest shopping mall in Medellín but isn’t located in El Poblado. Florida Parque is located near Cerro El Volador in Robledo.
Dulce Encanto: Online Shopping for Women’s Accessories
Melissa’s guide to Dulce Encanto, the Colombian-owned, online shopping website for women’s accessories.