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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Medellín, capital of Antioquia, in the Aburrá Valley. It is the Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation, and the second largest city in Colombia. 7 23
Population
The city profile, using DANE projections from the 2018 census, puts Medellín at 2,700,443 people in 2024. The 2018 census count was 2,427,129. Valle de Aburrá, the ten-municipality metro area, was 4,179,996 in 2024. 7 23 24
Internet Speed
Ookla median for Colombia in September 2026 was 314.38 Mbps fixed and 99.64 Mbps mobile. That page has no Medellín-only figure. 4
Currency & Banking
Colombian peso (COP). This run uses the country-prep rate of COP 3,174.67 per US dollar (17-19 October 2026). Cards are widely accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants. Use an ATM inside a bank or mall, not one on the street. 11 12
Tap Water
FCDO says tap water is safe to drink only in Bogotá. In Medellín drink bottled water and avoid ice. 3
Power
110 V, 60 Hz. Plugs are NEMA 1-15 and 5-15 (Type A and Type B), the same flat blades as in the United States. 11
SIM Card
Claro, Movistar and Tigo cover the city. Claro October 2026 prepaid terms list a 7-day pack at COP 10,000 (2 GB plus WhatsApp, X and Facebook) or COP 14,000 (10 GB), and a 30-day pack at COP 35,000 (12 GB or 30 GB, with Win Sports and Prime Video). Legalise the line in a store with your passport. Movistar and Tigo pack prices were not on a page that opened. 2 5
Banking for Expats
Bancolombia is the largest local bank and its ATMs are widespread. Withdraw inside a shopping centre. Do not change money on the street. A full local account for a non-resident was not confirmed. 2 12
Accommodation
El Poblado and Laureles are the usual bases. On 14 October 2026 the median asking rent, mixing all home sizes, was COP 6,700,000 a month in El Poblado (6,982 ads) and COP 4,200,000 in Laureles (1,853 ads). 2 22
Cashless Friendly
Hotels, shops and restaurants take cards. Taxis, street stalls and small tips are still cash. A 10% service charge is often already on a restaurant bill. Metro ticket offices and recharge machines take cash. 1 11 12
Short Term Rentals
Coliving.com lists private rooms in Medellín from USD 465 a month (The San Jose) and from USD 834 (The Parque Arví). The same October asking-rent medians cover ordinary leases: COP 6,700,000 in El Poblado and COP 4,200,000 in Laureles. 21 22
Budget Accommodation
Selina Medellín, Carrera 32D No. 9-17, La Florida, El Poblado, is a hostel and coliving. A current dorm rate was not on the pages opened. 52
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
El Poblado, around Parque Lleras, for restaurants and nightlife, with Plaza Botero and the Museo de Antioquia as the daytime trip into the centre. 2 18
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Laureles for a flatter, more local base, and El Poblado if you want Tinkko Milla de Oro (Carrera 42 No. 3 Sur-81) and Pergamino (Carrera 37 No. 8A-37). Envigado is the quieter municipality next door. 2 20 36

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Tinkko Milla de Oro, Carrera 42 No. 3 Sur-81, El Poblado, has flex desks, fixed desks and meeting rooms for 4 to 20 people. The site asks for a quote and does not publish a day or month rate. 20
Best Cafe for Work
Pergamino Cafe, Carrera 37 No. 8A-37, Lalinde, El Poblado. 36
Networking Events
Ruta N is the city innovation and business centre. Its site was running a public vote, Gen N, through 3 November 2026. 30 39
Social Events for Expats
Parque Lleras in El Poblado is the visitor bar district. Coliving.com listings in Laureles and El Poblado advertise social mixers and skill-sharing. A named weekly meetup was not confirmed. 2 21

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
FCDO says to use Uber or Cabify, or a taxi booked by phone or by the hotel, and not to hail a cab. Yellow taxis are metered. A set taxi from José María Córdova was COP 118,000 in 2026. 2 12
Bike/Scooter Rental
EnCicla, the public bikes of the Aburrá Valley, is free to use. Foreigners register with a passport or cédula de extranjería. A mechanical bike is limited to 1 hour and an electric bike to 30 minutes. 31 32
Best Beach Nearby
There is no ocean beach. Day trips go to Guatapé and the reservoir at El Peñol, or to Santa Fe de Antioquia. Cartagena is a domestic flight from José María Córdova. 2 49
Top Regional Airline
Avianca, EasyFly and Satena use Olaya Herrera (EOH), the in-city airport, for regional flights. Wikivoyage still prints the name EasyFly. 2 48
Top International Airline
Avianca, LATAM, American Airlines, Copa and Satena serve José María Córdova (MDE) in Rionegro, east of the valley. 2 47
Highway Access
The city runs north-south along the Medellín River. Vía Las Palmas climbs the eastern ridge toward Rionegro and the airport. A taxi on that road was COP 118,000 in 2026, and the Combuses airport bus is COP 20,000. 1 2 7
Main Train/Transit Hub
San Antonio station, next to Salón Málaga at Carrera 51 No. 45-80, is the transfer between metro lines A and B. There is no commuter rail. Long-distance buses use Terminal del Norte (Carrera 64C), linked to Caribe metro station. 2 38 45
Public Transport Passes
A Cívica card is the ticket. The eventual card costs COP 12,100. On one to four integrations a frequent personalised card is COP 3,820 and a bearer or eventual card is COP 4,400. The fare page has no flat monthly pass. Monday to Saturday the metro runs 04:30 to 23:00. 1
Regional Travel
Terminal del Norte serves the north and east, including Bogotá and the coast. Terminal del Sur, beside Olaya Herrera, serves the south, including Manizales, Pereira and Cali. Combuses to José María Córdova is COP 20,000 and ends near Exposiciones metro station. 1 2 38

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Calle 78B No. 69-240, Robledo. PBX +57 604 445 9000. For an ambulance call 123. 3 9 34

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Rappi (rappi.com.co) is the food-delivery app. The home page is orders for delivery across Colombia. 28
Best Local Dish to Try
Bandeja paisa, the Antioquian plate of beans, rice, egg, chicharrón, arepa and plantain. Hatoviejo, Calle 16 No. 28-60, Vía Las Palmas, serves the regional menu. 2
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Wikivoyage lists El Árbol de la Vida, Carrera 64C No. 48-188, Suramericana, for vegan plates, and Lenteja Express, Calle 53 No. 42-17 downtown, for vegetarian burgers. 2
Best Dessert Spots
El Astor, Carrera 49 No. 52-84, downtown, for cakes, and Pastelería Santa Elena at Parque El Poblado, Carrera 43 No. 8-36, for the pastel de gloria. 2
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado de San Alejo, handicrafts on the first Saturday of the month at Parque de Bolívar. Centro Comercial Monterrey, Carrera 48 No. 10-45, two blocks from Poblado metro, is the electronics mall. El Tesoro and Oviedo are the larger malls in El Poblado. 2
E-commerce/Online Store
Mercado Libre Colombia. The home page offers free shipping on a first purchase and products under COP 40,000. 27
Grocery Delivery
Jumbo in Centro Comercial Santa Fe, Carrera 43A No. 7 Sur-170, is open until 23:00. Rappi is the delivery app. A dedicated supermarket-delivery tariff was not on the Rappi home page. 2 28
Bar/Nightlife Area
Parque Lleras and the Zona Rosa in El Poblado for visitors, and Carrera 70 in Laureles for a more local strip. Wikivoyage says bars close around 02:00 and some clubs at 04:00. Do not leave a drink unattended. 2 12
Local Brewery
Tres Cordilleras brews in the city (wheat, pale ale and amber). Bogotá Beer Company has a bar in El Poblado. A current taproom address for Tres Cordilleras was not on the page. 2
Street Food Stalls
Mercado del Río, Calle 24 No. 48-28, El Poblado, is the food hall. Empanadas and arepas are the walk-up snacks. The Feria programme listed Mercado del Río open 17:00 to 01:00 during the 2026 fair. 2 8 44
Popular International Cuisine
Fenicia, Carrera 73, Circular 2-41, Laureles, serves Lebanese food. Sushi is common in the malls. El Cielo, Carrera 40 No. 10A-22, El Poblado, is the molecular-cooking room. 2

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Plaza Botero, the open-air Botero sculptures in front of the Museo de Antioquia, and the outdoor escalators and murals of Comuna 13. 7 18 46
Museums & Art Venues
Museo de Antioquia, Carrera 52 No. 52-43, Monday to Saturday 09:40 to 17:30 and Sundays 09:40 to 16:30, with the Botero rooms. Parque Explora, the science museum and aquarium, is at Calle 77, metro Universidad. 18 35 51
Historical Sites
Museo Casa de la Memoria, Calle 51 No. 36-66, on the armed conflict. The town was founded on 2 November 1675 as Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. 7 42
Religious Sites
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, in the colonial centre. Construction started in the late 17th century and the church was rebuilt at the end of the 18th century. 7
Annual Events
Feria de las Flores, 31 July to 9 August 2026, with the silleteros parade. The city has held it every year since 1957. Wikivoyage also notes the international poetry festival, usually in July. 2 8
Cultural Districts
El Poblado (Parque Lleras and Provenza) for bars and restaurants, Laureles along Carrera 70, Comuna 13 for the murals and escalators, and the centre around Plaza Botero for museums. 2 7 46
Theater Venues
Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Calle 41 with Carrera 57. Wikivoyage also names Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe and the theatres at Universidad de Medellín and EAFIT. 2 41
Local Markets
Mercado de San Alejo, handicrafts, first Saturday of the month, 08:00 to 18:00, Parque de Bolívar. Mercado del Río, Calle 24 No. 48-28, is the food hall. 2 44
Music Scene
Salón Málaga, Carrera 51 No. 45-80, tango and bolero, half a block from San Antonio metro. El Eslabón Prendido, Calle 53 No. 42-55, is the downtown salsa club with live bands Tuesday to Thursday. 2 45
Street Art
Comuna 13, where the outdoor escalators climb the hillside and the walls are painted. The escalators are a public works project, not a ticketed gallery. 7 21
Art Galleries
Museo de Antioquia, Carrera 52 No. 52-43, shows the Botero donation and temporary rooms. A separate commercial gallery with a current programme was not confirmed. 18 35
Historic Buildings
Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, on Carrera 51 in La Candelaria, and the Museo de Antioquia building beside Plaza Botero. 18 43
Local Heritage
Paisa culture and the silleteros, the flower carriers of Santa Elena, who are the centre of the Feria de las Flores. Aguardiente Antioqueño is the local anise spirit. 2 8

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Parque Arví, vereda Piedras Blancas, Santa Elena. Tourist services run Wednesday to Monday 09:30 to 17:30 and the park is closed on Tuesdays. Guatapé and the El Peñol reservoir are the usual day trip east. 2 19 37 49
National Parks Nearby
No national park sits in the valley. Parque Arví is a metropolitan ecological park, reached by Metrocable line L from Santo Domingo. The foreigner cable fare is COP 26,700. Line L does not run on Tuesdays. 1 19 37
Cycling/Walking Paths
EnCicla for short hops, and the red-painted bike lanes. Ciclovía closes some avenues on Sunday mornings and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The hills make many neighbourhoods hard to ride. 2 31
Scenic Viewpoints
Cerro Las Tres Cruces, and the Metrocable ride up to Parque Arví. The elevated metro itself looks across the valley. 2 19 50
Birdwatching Locations
Parque Arví lists birdwatching among its visits. Jardín Botánico de Medellín, next to Parque Explora, is the in-city garden. 19 40 51
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
No legal public bonfire site was found. Drinking alcohol in public is illegal. Parque Arví, the large park above the city, is closed on Tuesdays. 12 19

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Coordinadora sends documents and parcels inside Colombia and to more than 220 countries. WhatsApp 310 315 7444. Pickup is listed at no extra charge. 29
Tech Repair Services
Centro Comercial Monterrey, Carrera 48 No. 10-45, two blocks from Poblado metro station, is the mall of small phone and computer shops. 2
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Piloto anchors the city library network of library parks, built with EPM and the mayor office. A current reading-room timetable was not on the library home page. 7
Community Centers
Ruta N, the innovation and business centre in the north of the centre. The outdoor escalators in Comuna 13 are the neighbourhood public work people visit. 7 30 39

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
El Poblado apartments had a median asking price of COP 8,761,000 per m² on 21 October 2026 (82 listings). A 40 m² studio is about COP 350,440,000. These are asking prices, not closed sales. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Sabaneta, the next municipality south, had a median asking price of COP 7,248,000 per m² (15 apartments). A 40 m² studio is about COP 289,920,000. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
El Poblado was COP 8,761,000 per m² on 21 October 2026. A 60 m² one-bedroom is about COP 525,660,000. The index is not split by number of bedrooms. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Sabaneta was COP 7,248,000 per m². A 60 m² one-bedroom is about COP 434,880,000. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
El Poblado was COP 8,761,000 per m² on 21 October 2026. An 80 m² two-bedroom is about COP 700,880,000. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Sabaneta was COP 7,248,000 per m². An 80 m² two-bedroom is about COP 579,840,000. 10
Corporate Tax
35% on taxable income. Financial institutions with income at or above 120,000 UVT pay an extra 5% through 2027. Free-trade-zone firms that still qualify pay 20%. 14
Dividend Withholding Tax
20% on dividends paid to non-residents out of profits already taxed in the company. Profits that were not taxed at the company are charged 35% and then 20%. 6 17
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Colombian-source income only. Residence starts at 183 days in any 365-day period. 6
Highest Income Tax Bracket
39% above 31,000 UVT. 6
VAT
19% standard IVA. A 5% rate covers some listed goods, and 0% covers exports and some basic foods. 15
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. A Colombian resident who owns at least 10% of a controlled foreign company is taxed currently on that share of its passive income. Entities in a tax haven are fully in scope. 16
Property Tax
Predial, a municipal yearly tax on the cadastral value. In Medellín the rate runs from 5 to 16 per thousand. Vacant urban land can go up to 33 per thousand. Paying the 2026 bill by 27 March 2026 took 5% off. 15 25 26
Property Transaction Tax
Stamp tax of 1.5% to 3% on a transfer of real estate above 20,000 UVT, which is COP 1,047,480,000 for 2026. Notary and registration fees sit on top of that. A single registration-tax percent for Antioquia was not on the PwC page. 15
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No. There is no nomad tax rate. A stay of 183 days in any 365 days makes you a resident taxed on worldwide income, up to 39%. Many passports may visit for 90 days without a visa, and not more than 180 days in 12 months. Visa V is a separate stay of up to 24 months for remote work and is not a tax exemption. 6 13 33

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Metro de Medellín 2026 Cívica fares, hours and airport busOfficial
  2. Wikivoyage Medellín airports, food, neighbourhoods and nightlifeSecondary
  3. FCDO Colombia health, tap water and ambulance 123Official
  4. Ookla Colombia medians, September 2026Measurement
  5. Claro Todo Incluido packs, 1-31 October 2026Official
  6. PwC Colombia personal income tax, reviewed 21 July 2026Professional
  7. Wikipedia Medellín, 2018 census and Comuna 13 escalatorsReference
  8. Feria de las Flores 2026, 31 July to 9 AugustOfficial
  9. Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Calle 78B No. 69-240Official
  10. Grupo Brik asking prices, updated 21 October 2026Listings
  11. Wikivoyage Colombia, 110 V, plugs, peso and 10% serviceSecondary
  12. FCDO Colombia safety, cards, Uber and CabifyOfficial
  13. FCDO Colombia 90-day visit and 180-day capOfficial
  14. PwC Colombia corporate tax 35%, reviewed 21 July 2026Professional
  15. PwC Colombia VAT, property tax and stamp taxProfessional
  16. PwC Colombia CFC rules, 10% thresholdProfessional
  17. PwC Colombia dividend withholding 20%Professional
  18. Museo de Antioquia hours and Carrera 52 No. 52-43Official
  19. Parque Arví, Santa Elena, closed Tuesdays, birdwatchingOfficial
  20. Tinkko Milla de Oro, Carrera 42 No. 3 Sur-81Official
  21. Coliving.com Medellín private rooms from USD 465Listings
  22. Colombia Bound asking rents, 14 October 2026Listings
  23. Alcaldía city profile, 2,700,443 inhabitants in 2024Official
  24. DSSA Valle de Aburrá population 4,179,996 in 2024Official
  25. Predial 5 to 16 per thousand of the cadastral valueOfficial
  26. 5% predial discount if paid by 27 March 2026Official
  27. Mercado Libre ColombiaOfficial
  28. Rappi Colombia food deliveryOfficial
  29. Coordinadora parcels, domestic and 220 countriesOfficial
  30. Ruta N innovation centreOfficial
  31. EnCicla loan rules, 1 hour mechanical and 30 minutes electricOfficial
  32. EnCicla registration with a passportOfficial
  33. Cancillería Visa V digital nomad pageOfficial
  34. OSM Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Calle 78BReference
  35. OSM Museo de AntioquiaReference
  36. OSM Pergamino Cafe, Carrera 37 No. 8A-37Reference
  37. OSM Parque Arví, Santa ElenaReference
  38. OSM Terminal de transportes del NorteReference
  39. OSM Ruta NReference
  40. OSM Jardín Botánico de MedellínReference
  41. OSM Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Calle 41Reference
  42. OSM Museo Casa de la Memoria, Calle 51 No. 36-66Reference
  43. OSM Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe UribeReference
  44. OSM Mercado del Río, Calle 24Reference
  45. OSM Salon Malaga, Carrera 51 No. 45-80Reference
  46. OSM Plaza BoteroReference
  47. OSM Aeropuerto José María Córdova, RionegroReference
  48. OSM Aeropuerto Olaya HerreraReference
  49. OSM Guatapé, AntioquiaReference
  50. OSM Cerro Las Tres CrucesReference
  51. OSM Parque ExploraReference
  52. OSM Selina Medellin, Carrera 32D No. 9-17Reference

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Rappi or Carulla.com.co Jumbo in Centro Comercial Santa Fe, Carrera 43A No. 7 Sur-170, is open until 23:00. Rappi…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers SmartFit (multiple locations, ~100k COP/month) and Bodytech (Premium) not set
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 39% 39% above 31,000 UVT.
    • Highway Access Autopista Regional (Connects North/South) and Las Palmas (Connects to airport) The city runs north-south along the Medellín River. Vía Las Palmas climbs the eastern…
    • Historic Buildings Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, on Carrera 51 in La Candelaria, and the Museo de…
    • Historical Sites Casa de la Memoria (Conflict museum) and Pueblito Paisa Museo Casa de la Memoria, Calle 51 No. 36-66, on the armed conflict. The town was founded…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 100-200 Mbps (Fiber available widely in El Poblado and Envigado) Ookla median for Colombia in September 2026 was 314.38 Mbps fixed and 99.64 Mbps mobile…
    • Language Classes Universidad EAFIT Spanish Program and Toucan Spanish School not set
    • Laundry Services Lavandería Burbujas (Poblado) - Approx. 10,000 COP per kilo (wash/dry/fold) not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Pública Piloto and Library Parks (Parques Biblioteca) Biblioteca Pública Piloto anchors the city library network of library parks, built with…
    • Local Brewery 20Mission Cervecería and Cervecería Libre Tres Cordilleras brews in the city (wheat, pale ale and amber). Bogotá Beer Company has a…
    • Local Heritage 'Paisa' culture - known for industriousness and friendliness Paisa culture and the silleteros, the flower carriers of Santa Elena, who are the centre…
    • Local Markets Mercado de San Alejo (Handicrafts/Monthly first Saturday) Mercado de San Alejo, handicrafts, first Saturday of the month, 08:00 to 18:00, Parque de…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub San Antonio Station (Transfer hub for Metro Line A, B, and Tram) San Antonio station, next to Salón Málaga at Carrera 51 No. 45-80, is the transfer between…
    • Museums & Art Venues Museo de Antioquia and Museo de Arte Moderno (MAMM) Museo de Antioquia, Carrera 52 No. 52-43, Monday to Saturday 09:40 to 17:30 and Sundays…
    • Music Scene El Eslabón Prendido (Salsa) and Salon Malaga (Tango/Bolero) Salón Málaga, Carrera 51 No. 45-80, tango and bolero, half a block from San Antonio metro…
    • Must-See Landmarks Plaza Botero (Giant sculptures) and Comuna 13 (Graffiti & Escalators) Plaza Botero, the open-air Botero sculptures in front of the Museo de Antioquia, and the…
    • National Parks Nearby Parque Arví (Accessible by Metrocable from Santo Domingo station) No national park sits in the valley. Parque Arví is a metropolitan ecological park…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Guatapé & El Peñol (2 hours away); Santa Fe de Antioquia Parque Arví, vereda Piedras Blancas, Santa Elena. Tourist services run Wednesday to Monday…
    • Networking Events Medellín Entrepreneurs Weekly Meetup at various breweries; Friday Language Exchanges Ruta N is the city innovation and business centre. Its site was running a public vote, Gen…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Servientrega and Coordinadora Coordinadora sends documents and parcels inside Colombia and to more than 220 countries…
    • Popular International Cuisine Mamasita Medallo (Fusion) and Seoul Ghost (Korean BBQ) Fenicia, Carrera 73, Circular 2-41, Laureles, serves Lebanese food. Sushi is common in the…
    • Population Approx. 2,600,000 (Metropolitan area 4,000,000) The city profile, using DANE projections from the 2018 census, puts Medellín at 2,700,443…
    • Power 110V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets (Same as USA/Canada) 110 V, 60 Hz. Plugs are NEMA 1-15 and 5-15 (Type A and Type B), the same flat blades as in…
    • Property Tax Predial - ranges from 0.5% to 1.2% of cadastral value annually Predial, a municipal yearly tax on the cadastral value. In Medellín the rate runs from 5…
    • Property Transaction Tax Registration fees/taxes approx. 2-3% of purchase price Stamp tax of 1.5% to 3% on a transfer of real estate above 20,000 UVT, which is COP…
    • Public Transport Passes Cívica Card (required for Metro, Metrocable, and Tram); ~3,000 COP per trip A Cívica card is the ticket. The eventual card costs COP 12,100. On one to four…
    • Regional Travel Terminal del Norte (to Guatapé/Bogotá) and Terminal del Sur (to Jardín/Coffee Region) Terminal del Norte serves the north and east, including Bogotá and the coast. Terminal del…
    • Religious Sites Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín and San José Church Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, in the colonial centre. Construction started…
    • SIM Card Tigo, Claro, or Movistar. Approx. 40,000 COP ($10 USD) for 20GB/month Claro, Movistar and Tigo cover the city. Claro October 2026 prepaid terms list a 7-day…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador Las Palmas (City views at night) and Cerro de las Tres Cruces (Hike) Cerro Las Tres Cruces, and the Metrocable ride up to Parque Arví. The elevated metro…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Tellanto, and localized platforms like Roomi Coliving.com lists private rooms in Medellín from USD 465 a month (The San Jose) and from…
    • Social Events for Expats Medellín Digital Nomads Facebook Group; Gringo Tuesdays at Vintrash Bar Parque Lleras in El Poblado is the visitor bar district. Coliving.com listings in Laureles…
    • Street Art Comuna 13 'Graffitour' and murals in Getsemaní-style Laureles Comuna 13, where the outdoor escalators climb the hillside and the walls are painted. The…
    • Street Food Stalls Mercado del Río (Upmarket food hall) and street Empanadas in Envigado Mercado del Río, Calle 24 No. 48-28, El Poblado, is the food hall. Empanadas and arepas…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $1,800 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $72,000 USD) El Poblado apartments had a median asking price of COP 8,761,000 per m² on 21 October 2026…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $1,200 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $48,000 USD) Sabaneta, the next municipality south, had a median asking price of COP 7,248,000 per m²…
    • Table Tennis Spots INDER Medellín public spaces and certain sports complexes in Laureles not set
    • Tap Water Drinkable and safe in the city (high-quality mountain water) FCDO says tap water is safe to drink only in Bogotá. In Medellín drink bottled water and…
    • Tax System Residency-based (Worldwide income taxed after 183 days in the country) Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Colombian-source…
    • Tech Repair Services Monterrey Technology Mall (El Poblado) Centro Comercial Monterrey, Carrera 48 No. 10-45, two blocks from Poblado metro station…
    • Theater Venues Teatro Metropolitano Jose Gutierrez Gomez Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez, Calle 41 with Carrera 57. Wikivoyage also names…
    • Top International Airline Avianca, LATAM, and American Airlines (via Jose Maria Cordova/MDE) Avianca, LATAM, American Airlines, Copa and Satena serve José María Córdova (MDE) in…
    • Top Regional Airline EasyFly (Clic) and SATENA (flying from Olaya Herrera Airport/EOH) Avianca, EasyFly and Satena use Olaya Herrera (EOH), the in-city airport, for regional…
    • VAT 19% (IVA) 19% standard IVA. A 5% rate covers some listed goods, and 0% covers exports and some basic…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Helecho (Vegan Sushi) and Kai (Plant-based dining in Poblado) Wikivoyage lists El Árbol de la Vida, Carrera 64C No. 48-188, Suramericana, for vegan…
    • Wine Bars Criminal Wine (Poblado) and Vinolivo not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Flying Tree Yoga (Laureles) and Atman Yoga (Poblado) not set

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