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Best time to visit Medellin 2023

Travel Tips Last Updated · Oct 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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When is the absolute best time to visit Medellin? As a matter of fact, right now, Medellin is one of the most talked about and …

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Cartagena vs Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 11th, 2023 · Daniel James

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When comparing Cartagena vs Medellin which do you choose? Let's be honest here, any trip through Colombia is going to be an …

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Is Medellin Safe 2023? Travel Safety

Travel Safety Last Updated · Sep 8th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Were you wondering: is Medellin safe to travel or not? If you're thinking about traveling to Medellin, Colombia, on doing …

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Medellin to Jardin: How to Get to Jardin by Bus

Travel Tips Last Updated · Jan 20th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you looking for ways of getting from Medellin to Jardin? Jardin is a beautiful place and one of the more popular Antioquian …

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Getting from Medellin to Salento

Travel Tips Last Updated · Oct 4th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you going to travel from Medellin to Salento by bus? In this article, I’ll show you the most efficient way to get to …

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Things to do in El Poblado, Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of visiting El Poblado in Medellin, Colombia? As you already may have heard, this neighborhood is located in …

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Is Medellin Worth Visiting?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Oct 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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One question many people ask today: is Medellin worth visiting? First of all, for travelers to South America, visiting …

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What is a Paisa accent?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Oct 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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What is a Paisa accent when it comes to Spanish in Colombia? If you are learning Spanish or traveling to Colombia you may have …

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What is a Tinto in Colombia?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Oct 13th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Let's discuss Tinto in Colombia. When in Colombia, the word Tinto gets thrown around a lot. But when a Colombian says "un …

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Comuna 13 Medellin Tour

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 11th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you arriving in Colombia and doing the Comuna 13 Medellin tour? When I first arrived in Medellin, visiting this …

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Things to do in Sabaneta, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 11th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Welcome to Sabaneta, the smallest municipality in Colombia Located in the south of the Aburrá valley snuggly fitted between …

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Bogota vs Medellin

Travel Guides Last Updated · Sep 28th, 2023 · Layer Culture

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When comparing Bogota vs Medellin, which is better? When visiting Colombia, it’s tough to know where to start. The country has …

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What is a Paisa in Colombia?

Latin Culture Last Updated · Oct 6th, 2023 · Daniel James

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In Colombia, what is a Paisa? And, what does it mean to be Paisa? More often than not, I have found Paisas (the people from …

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Getting To Capurgana From Medellin

Travel Tips Last Updated · Oct 5th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling to Capurgana from Medellin? With this guide, I'm going to show you exactly how to go from …

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How to Pronounce Medellin

Latin Culture Last Updated · Oct 5th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you wondering how to pronounce Medellin correctly? If you're reading this guide, you're likely asking yourself that …

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How to get to Guatape From Medellin?

Travel Tips Last Updated · Oct 10th, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you thinking of traveling from Medellin to Guatape? Below I’m going to show you the most efficient way to get to …

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What to do in Medellin, Colombia

Travel Guides Last Updated · Oct 3rd, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you traveling to Colombia and wondering what to do in Medellin? You’re in the right place... Let’s grab a coffee and take a …

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Best Hostels in Medellin

Travel Tips Last Updated · Oct 3rd, 2023 · Daniel James

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Are you on the lookout for the best hostels in Medellin? Did you read my article: things to do in Medellin? If so, you'll …

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