Medellín and surroundings

Did you know that Colombia is in the top 5 countries with the most refugees in the world? And that the country has has nearly 6 million displaced people? Millions of families have migrated from …

The 4×4 vehicle I’m in bumps slowly over large boulders up the mountain. I’m about 2 hours from Medellín, and almost arriving at my destination. Suddenly the car stops: the road is now impassable, even …

Medellín is one of the most popular destinations in Colombia to visit. And for a good reason. It’s an extraordinary city that has undergone tremendous development in recent years. The city has many neighborhoods to …

In the slums of Colombia’s larger cities, such as Medellín and Bogotá, you encounter a completely different world from the one you know at home. And that makes it interesting for many travelers to visit. …

Medellín’s famous cable car goes higher and higher. The view becomes more beautiful, the center smaller and the slums high in the mountains get closer and closer. At the very top we get off. My …

Did you know that Medellín was voted the most innovative city in the world in 2013? And in doing so just briefly beat New York and Tel Aviv? Ask an average Colombian about Medellín and …

We drive about 1.5 hours from Medellín north, down hairpin turns through beautiful green mountains. Along the way, we see small picturesque houses and drive through the longest tunnel in South America. As much as …

A popular day or multi-day trip from Medellín is to visit one of Colombia’s most colorful villages: Guatapé. A village where you can feast your eyes. Guatapé is located near the beautiful lake Embalse del …