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Shopping at Santafé, Medellín’s Largest Mall

Santafé is the largest shopping mall in Medellín with over 380 shops. With its size and location in El Poblado it is the most popular mall in the city.

Best Sandwiches in Medellín

Ryan aims to find the best sandwiches in Medellín, and enjoys a variety of them at places such as D'Andre Gourmet, Flora and Cariñito.

Brie Bon Leads French Revolution in Medellín

The trend of French restaurants gives paisas and visitors many options for this popular cuisine but Ryan believes Brie Bon is the best of the bunch.

Premium Plaza: Shopping and Entertainment Under One Roof

Premium Plaza is one of the largest malls in Medellín and is rather unique with its entire third floor dedicated to entertainment, making it worth a visit.

Los Molinos: The Only Western-Style Mall in Belén

Los Molinos is the only Western-style mall located in Belén. This is somewhat surprising considering that Belén is Medellín’s largest comuna.

Santa Cruz (Comuna 2)

A brief profile of the predominantly residential Santa Cruz (Comuna 2) en northeastern Medellín, Colombia.

Paisa Perspective: Mónica Zuluaga – Singer

Mónica Zuluaga is a lawyer and singer-songwriter from Medellín. She's a self-described romantic, and her songs touch on emotions like love and sadness.

Paisa Perspective: Carmen Angel – Chef

Carmen Angel, chef and co-owner of Carmen and Humo restaurants, shares her favorite things to do and see in Medellín.

Restaurante Tabun: Fine Arabian Food in Poblado

Tabun is an authentic, upscale Arabian restaurant located in Poblado that serves fine shawarmas, kebabs and curries.

LGBT Medellín: The Most Colorful Side of the City

Colombia has over 20 national organizations working for LGBT rights, and Medellín is rapidly becoming the most tolerant city in the country.