Tag: Colombia travel
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Safety in Medellín, Colombia: No Dar Papaya and Is It Safe for Tourists? (2026)
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What Does “No Dar Papaya” Mean? No dar papaya, or “don’t give papaya”, is a Colombian expression used across the country to advise against making yourself an obvious target by drawing attention or putting yourself in a vulnerable position. Some examples of how to “not give papaya” can be not…
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Skip Parque Arví & Visit La Clara: A Unique Hike In Medellín
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Ok, don’t skip it entirely, I absolutely recommend Arví. But La Clara, a hiking area in the Caldas region just south of Medellín, was one of my favourite off-the-beaten-path gems in Colombia. What Is La Clara? Medellín’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Hiking Gem La Clara is a small area just south of Caldas,…
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Medellín Metro Guide: How to Use the Metro in Medellín, Colombia (2026)
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This post runs through the ins and outs of the Paisa’s pride and joy: the metro system. I’ve also included an easy reference guide at the end to know which stop you need to get you to all the main tourist points in the city. Taking public transportation is one…
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Best Coffee Shops in Medellín for Digital Nomads: 9 Cafes Worth Working From
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Medellín is an infamous digital nomad city. It hasn’t always been this way, but over the last 10 years there have been cafes in Medellín seemingly popping up every month, around hubs like El Poblado and Laureles, where most expats (immigrants, let’s use the correct terminology) live. Medellín is one…
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The Best Things to Do in Medellín in 2026: Top Medellín Activities and Tours
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This post really excites me because thinking through all the different activities in Medellín feels almost endless. I never expected to like this city as much as I did, admittedly because I didn’t do much research before arriving on my first backpacking trip, but I was astounded by how well…
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Where to Stay in Medellín: The Best Neighbourhoods for Every Kind of Traveller
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Decided on Medellín, Colombia, as your next travel destination and now wondering which neighbourhood to base yourself in? I understand the daunting feeling of opening up Booking.com or Airbnb and being flooded with choice; not knowing if where you’ll select will make or break your trip. In the case of…
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How to Plan a Trip to Medellín, Colombia (2026 Guide)
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Medellín in recent years has become a hugely popular city destination in South America. It’s a digital nomad hotspot, a great backpacker location, and home to luxury city and countryside escapes. Colombia in general has seen a massive rise in tourism over the last 10 years, with crime rates rapidly…
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Is Guatapé Worth It in 2026? My Honest Guatapé Day Trip Review
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Guatapé shows up on every Colombia Pinterest board with its amazing lake views and picturesque colourful architecture, and sits atop every “top things to do near Medellín” list, so it’s easy to assume it’s a non-negotiable stop. However, due to its popularity online, I never questioned beforehand “is Guatapé worth…
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How to Spend 3 Days in Medellín, Colombia (2026 Itinerary)
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Medellín is Colombia’s green, vibrant and innovative city, and it has near-perfect weather year-round. It’s so hard to fit all reccommendations, activities and tours into one short trip, trust me, I’ve been back more than once and tried. If I had to plan how to spend 3 days in Medellín…
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Where to Stay In Medellín in 2026: Best Medellín Hostels
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Medellín was my very first city, on my very first solo backpacking trip back in January 2024. I liked it so much I went back and lived there for a full year, split across two six-month stints. What pulled me in from day one was the backpacker scene. Medellín is…