Medellín Through Vloggers' Eyes

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“A unique Colombian restaurant in El Poblado recommended by their tour guide. They enjoyed creative cocktails and delicious food, including brisket and…”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger has dinner at this restaurant, which she shows has a unique, jungle-like ambiance with lots of plants and stone decor. She orders a dish o…”

USWorldwideWu

“A cute cafe in the Laureles neighborhood with a pretty outdoor area. The vlogger relaxed here after the coffee tour, enjoying a mochaccino and a passi…”

USWorldwideWu

“As part of the Comuna 13 tour, the group visited this cafe to learn about fourth-wave coffee culture and participate in a coffee tasting.”

USWorldwideWu

“The second stop on the street food tour, this is a craft brewery in Envigado where the group tried some local beer.”

USWorldwideWu

“An American-style burger place in the Provenza neighborhood where the vlogger had lunch. She shows her classic burger and her partner's avocado burger…”

USWorldwideWu

“The vlogger's last stop in Medellín, a brewery where they tried a flight of five different craft beers, including a guava coconut wheat beer and a bla…”

USWorldwideWu

“A street food stand in Envigado, the fourth stop on the tour, specializing in Colombian hot dogs. The vlogger explains they use bacon instead of wiene…”

USWorldwideWu

“The first stop on a street food tour in Envigado. The vlogger says these were the best empanadas she's had, describing them as crispy and fried to per…”

USWorldwideWu

“After a long day of touring, the vlogger picked up some empanadas from this spot in El Poblado to eat back at her Airbnb for dinner.”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“The couple spent a night out at this hostel's rooftop bar, enjoying the music from the DJ and the beautiful night views of the city.”

USWorldwideWu

“The final stop of the food tour, featuring pastries made by a 7-year-old prodigy named Martin. The vlogger shows the carrot cake and chocolate strawbe…”

USWorldwideWu

“A coffee shop in Provenza with a nice outdoor patio. The vlogger went here for a cup of coffee and also shows a watermelon juice.”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“For dinner, they went to this large food hall with over 35 restaurants. They tried a variety of dishes including patacones, arepas, and ceviche, and t…”

USWorldwideWu

“After the walking tour, the vlogger had lunch at this local spot known for its traditional Mondongo soup and Bandeja Paisa, the national dish.”

USWorldwideWu

“The third stop on the food tour, where a sweet grandmother sells patacones (fried green plantain with ground chicken) from her garage. The vlogger was…”

USWorldwideWu

“The vlogger visited this dog-friendly cafe, where they had a grilled turkey sandwich, an eggs and cheese skillet, and a cold brew with lemon soda wate…”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger shows their meals at the hotel's restaurant, including a dinner with pizza and steak in broth, and a complimentary breakfast with coffee a…”

Laura Gomez

“Her personal favorite spot for a typical Colombian breakfast, which she recommends visiting during the Sunday Ciclovía.”

USWorldwideWu

“A Peruvian restaurant where the vlogger had dinner. She shows her ceviche with fried cod and a maracuya sour cocktail.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger introduces the hotel where they are staying. She then gives a tour of the modern exterior, their room with a view of the greenery, the sty…”

USWorldwideWu

“The vlogger gives a tour of her Airbnb, showing the living area, kitchen, bedroom, and the balcony with a great view of the city.”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“They took a walking tour of this neighborhood, which was once one of the most dangerous in the world but has since transformed into a vibrant cultural…”

Krissy Explores

“They arrive at the nature reserve and show the entrance area with its sign. They then go for a walk on a trail through the forest, enjoying the peacef…”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“They visited this famous plaza, which features 23 unique statues gifted by the renowned Medellín-native artist, Fernando Botero. They found the area t…”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger walks down this famous, picturesque street in Guatapé, which is decorated with dozens of colorful umbrellas hanging overhead.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger visits an archeological site within Parque Arví, showing a preserved pre-Hispanic tomb with a human skeleton on display.”

Krissy Explores

“As part of their tour, they stop in the municipality of El Peñol to try a local fruit called "Tomate de árbol" (tree tomato), which is served with sug…”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger's tour takes them to this giant monolithic rock. She begins the climb up its 700+ stairs, showing the breathtaking views of the surroundin…”

Laura Gomez

“The vlogger calls this the nice and fancy area of Medellín, known for its incredible Airbnbs. She recommends staying here for its wide variety of rest…”

Laura Gomez

“One of several picturesque towns near Medellín that she suggests visiting for a weekend road trip.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger walks through the incredibly colorful town of Guatapé, admiring the vibrant buildings and lively streets.”

Krissy Explores

“As part of the tour, the vlogger takes a boat ride on the large reservoir surrounding Guatapé. They are served a traditional lunch wrapped in leaves o…”

Laura Gomez

“Her personal favorite place to go paragliding, located about a three-hour drive from Medellín. She describes the experience as a '10 out of 10'.”

Laura Gomez

“She highly recommends this Sunday activity where a main street is closed for people to walk, run, and bike. She describes it as having the best vibe f…”

Laura Gomez

“This area is described as becoming increasingly popular, offering great hotels and Airbnbs with a more local vibe compared to other tourist areas.”

Laura Gomez

“The vlogger mentions this neighborhood as a great option for a more budget-friendly stay. She highlights its good coffee shops and walkability.”

Krissy Explores

“The tour bus passes through this town. The tour guide explains it's known as the "Sparta of Antioquia" and is where many fruits and vegetables for Med…”

USWorldwideWu

“A coffee farm tour in the hills near Medellín. The vlogger participated in the entire process, from picking the coffee fruit to tasting the final prod…”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“The couple took one of the city's famous cable cars to get to their tour of Comuna 13, enjoying the expansive views of the city nestled in the valley.”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“The couple visits the large, colorful 'MEDELLIN' sign located in the El Poblado neighborhood for a photo opportunity.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger takes the cable car up into the mountains, showing the lush green forest below as they head towards Parque Arví.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger takes the Metrocable, a cable car system, to get to Parque Arví. The ride offers stunning panoramic views of Medellín's cityscape and the…”

USWorldwideWu

“As part of a walking tour of El Centro, the vlogger visited this square, which used to be dangerous but has been transformed into an architectural lan…”

Laura Gomez

“The vlogger points this out as the main area for going out at night, a popular spot among tourists.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger shows footage of the hotel's rooftop area at night, which features a pool/jacuzzi and a bar with views of the city lights.”

USWorldwideWu

“The vlogger visited this large mall in the El Poblado area to get a SIM card. She shows the multi-level interior with a central green space.”

Krissy Explores

“The vlogger found the 700-step climb too difficult and turned back, but her partner made it to the top and captured the stunning panoramic views from…”

USWorldwideWu

“The vlogger visited this free museum which showcases the stories and hardships of Colombians, and how they overcame them. She notes that half of the e…”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“Located in Plaza Botero, the couple explored this art museum and were blown away by the works of Fernando Botero, calling him one of the most impressi…”

USAJuan Marcel & Rhylan

“They visited this Gothic-style castle in El Poblado, describing it as a fairytale-like escape with beautiful gardens, fountains, and a peaceful atmosp…”