June 15, 2026 1:52 pm

Rio Sur: Trendy Nightlife and Boutique Shopping

Rio Sur is the most recent mall to open on the upmarket stretch of Avenida Poblado. It's known for housing some of the city's top bars and clubs.

Ocio Restaurant: Celebrating My 38th Birthday in Style

Opened in 2013, Ocio has been quietly building a solid reputation for itself as one of the city's top restaurants.

Unicentro: A Western-Style Mall in Laureles

Centro Comercial Unicentro is the only Western-style mall located in the community of Laureles in Medellín.

Alta Gracia: From Coffee Shop to Chic Bar

Visit during the day and this is just another coffee shop in the area of Poblado but after 8pm Alta Gracia comes alive with house beats.

Shopping at Oviedo, El Poblado’s Oldest Mall

Centro Comercial Oviedo is one of a handful of big malls in the city and the first one in El Poblado, although Centro Comercial Santafé is now the biggest.

Villa Hermosa: A Suburban Shift Within Medellín

Ryan makes his first trip to Villa Hermosa, a comuna he finds to be quiet and residential, almost like a small suburb, in Medellín's eastern sector.

La 33: A Nightlife District West of the River

Situated near Laureles and La 70 west of the Medellín river, La 33 is a nightlife district without the throngs of tourists and foreigners found in Poblado.

Listening to Our Readers: Updates to the “Best Of Medellín” Based on Your Input

We at Medellín Living like listening to our readers, and based on your input we have revised half of our "Best Of Medellín" stories from the past year.

Shopping at San Diego, Medellín’s Oldest Mall

Centro Comercial San Diego is the oldest Western-style shopping mall in Medellín, which opened in 1972. The mall remains popular with over 230 shops.

Tarambana: Authentic Spanish Food and Tapas

Ryan looks for authentic Spanish cuisine and finally tries Tarambana, which imports its chorizo from Spain and stays true to the country's recipes.
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Want to explore Medellín on your own but don't know where to stay?

Check out Celestino Hotel

Experts in comfortable hotel stays.
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Want to explore Medellín on your own but don't know where to stay?

Check out Loma Verde!

Experts in long and short term stays.
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Want to explore Medellín on your own but don't know where to stay?

Check out Soul Lifestyle

Experts in short and long term stays.
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Want to explore Medellín on your own but don't know where to stay?

Check out Casacol Medellin!

Experts in long and short term stays.
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Want to explore Medellín on your own but don't know where to stay?

Check out Marquee Hotel

Experts in Luxury hotel stays.