travel
Articles tagged travel on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
How Many Days Should I Spend in Medellín? The Perfect 3, 5, and 7-Day Itineraries (2026 Guide)
TLDR? Three days in Medellín are enough for a strong first impression, five days give you the best balance, and seven days let you experience the city at a slower, deeper pace. So, how many days should you spend in…
Best Hikes Around Medellín (2026 Guide): Scenic Trails, Waterfalls, and Mountain Views
TLDR? Medellín is surrounded by excellent hiking trails, from quick city viewpoints like Cerro Tres Cruces to waterfall hikes, forest paths, and multi-day mountain adventures. Medellín is famous for its food, nightlife,…
Towns Near Medellín: Jericó
Located three hours by bus from Medellín, Jericó offers much more than religious tourism, including paragliding, hiking, and horseback riding.
900 KM of Colombia by Land: Manizales to Bucaramanga
Earlier this year, Ximena’s family traveled 900 km of Colombia by land, here’s why she enjoyed the ride and the advantages to road trips in the country.
Caribbean Beaches: Capurgana, Sapzurro and Aguacate
In the final part of this two-part series, I describe the different beaches at Aguacate, Sapzurro, and Capurgana, and the great family run Bahia Lodge.
Overland Journey to the Beaches of Choco
In the first of a two-part series, I describe the overland journey from Medellín to the beaches of Choco, near Colombia’s border with Panama.
Finca de Don Aristides: Visiting the Juan Valdez of the Silleteros
Dave and friends visit the Finca of Don Aristides, known as the Juan Valdez of the silleteros to learn more about his life and business in Santa Elena.
Caño Cristales: “The River of Five Colors”
Known as the “River of Five Colors” or “The Liquid Rainbow,” Caño Cristales is one of Colombia’s natural treasures.
Celebrating Christmas with a Paisa Family
I doubt there’s another country that takes December as seriously as Colombia does. This is my experience, a Christmas party with a paisa family.
Parque Poblado: A Popular Place to Meet and Drink Outdoors
Parque Poblado is the ideal outdoor spot to meet up with friends for a drink before a night out in Parque Lleras.
An Interactive Flower Tour with Casa de Colombia and Entre Flores
On their new tour in La Ceja, Entre Flores offers guests an interactive learning experience and a chance to get to know Colombia’s incredible biodiversity.
Medellín Guide: Now Available in App Store
The Medellín Guide is a free iPhone app featuring the best of Medellín, Colombia, including restaurants, cafés, nightlife, attractions and accommodation.
Coming Soon: An iPhone App for Medellín
Medellín Living announces a December 16, 2014 launch date for its free iPhone app.
5 Places in Colombia I Still Want to See
Ryan shares the five places in Colombia he most wants to see in 2014, including Salento in the coffee region and Barranquilla for Carnaval.