Parque Nacional del Chicamocha
Parque Nacional del Chicamocha (also known as Panachi) is a park situated along a mountain ridge cutting through the Chicamocha Canyon. My first attempt to visit Parque Chicamocha, which only opened in 2006, from Bucaramanga failed when I made it halfway there by bus, only to learn the teleferico, or cable car, was closed for maintenance. As that was the #1 thing I wanted … [Read More...]
Belén: Medellín’s Most Well-Rounded Community
So El Poblado is too fancy for you. And Centro is a little too gritty. No worries. There’s a place in between, both location and character-wise. That … [Read More...]
San Gil: Colombia’s Adventure Capital
San Gil has been dubbed the adventure capital of Colombia, thanks to a variety of outdoor activities including: whitewater rafting, kayaking, caving, … [Read More...]
The Best Malls in Medellín
Something impossible to miss in Medellín is the shopping malls. There are some nice ones. I'm not much of a shopper nor have I ever been but this post isn't for me, it's for all of you reading this blog, to give you a guide. Frankly, the best thing about … [Read More...]
Medellin Events: May 2013
Going forward, Ryan and I will be compiling monthly posts with local events in Medellin, including notable concerts, festivals, sports events, and holidays. We're already halfway through May, but hope to be putting future schedules out on the first of each … [Read More...]
