12 of the Best Things to Do in Medellin, Medellin, Colombia

Despite its troubled聽past, Medell铆n is quickly reinventing itself as one of Colombia鈥檚 must-visit destinations. This despite it not being blessed with obvious attractions such as Cartagena鈥檚 photogenic, historic centre. But what it lacks in aesthetic聽charms it makes up for with a desire to change people鈥檚 perceptions of its past, present and future.

We spent a month there while we were house sitting, looking after聽three dogs and three cats. Based in gringo-friendly El Poblado, with its many caf茅s, bars and restaurants, we had plenty of opportunities to see what the rest of the city had to offer a visitor.

So, if you鈥檙e planning on travelling there, here鈥檚 our take on 12 of the best things to do in Medell铆n.

We鈥檇 recommend that your first point of call is to book聽yourself on to one of the free walking tours around the city centre.

By doing so you鈥檒l learn about how the people of Medell铆n have had to come to terms with their city鈥檚 notorious past. And you鈥檒l see how the city is transforming itself into one of the most innovative and dynamic cities in Latin America. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 12 of the Best Things to Do in Medellin
Guide Location: Colombia » Medellin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Ian Mackenzie
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