Dave

Parque Lleras

Submission Date: 04/09/2009

Home Country: USA

Website: http://MedellinLiving.com

1.  Which neighborhood do you live in?

El Poblado

2.  How long have you lived there?

1 month

3.  What is the closest metro station?  Is it within walking distance
(10-15 minutes max)?

Poblado – yes

4.  What is the closest park or monument?

Parque Lleras

5.  Are you within walking distance of a big grocery store?  If yes,
which one(s)?

Yes, Exito and Pomona

6.  What do you enjoy about living in your neighborhood?

Short walk to lots of bars, clubs, and restaurants in Parque Lleras.  Less air pollution from buses. Beautiful views.

7.  What is the downside of living in your neighborhood?

It’s more expensive than other parts of the city.

8.  Do you feel safe in your neighborhood? If yes, does this extend to walking around late at night (such as returning from a bar/club)? If no, why not?

Yes, and yes.

9.  Please list the name (and address or directions if possible) of
your favorite neighborhood restaurant(s), bar(s), clubs(s), gym(s),
internet cafe(s), etc.

Sushi to Go in Parque Lleras.  Clubs – Blue (Calle 10) and Octavia (opposite Domino’s on Calle 10).

10.  Would you recommend living in your area to future foreigners?
Yes

11.  Additional comments or suggestions?

I lived for one month at Casa Kiwi Hostel in Poblado.  Lots of travelers always passing through and it is easy to meet people to go out there.  It can be a bit noisy though, as people often drink at night on the patio, and come back at late hours from the clubs.  Lots of cool little cafes and shops opening up along the same street.