May 4, 2026 10:26 am

Medellín vs Bucaramanga: a Comprehensive Comparison of two Cities of Eternal Spring

Medellín vs Bucaramanga, which is the better city to live in? We comprehensively compare these two cities of eternal spring in Colombia.

Minca: a Hikers Paradise in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada Coastal Mountain Range

Sonja takes us to the mountain village of Minca, which is a hiker’s paradise located in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada near Santa Marta.

Choosing Medellín and Why it Remains the Right Decision

After traveling to 26 countries, John describes choosing Medellín as the location he bought property and where he lives. Medellín has beat his expectations.

Join the Medellín Living March Meetup: Pizza at Parque Sabaneta

Regardless of your time in the city, I want to invite you to the Medellin Living March meetup for great pizza at arguably the best park in the city.

Living Cheap in Medellín – But Still Living Large and Enjoying Life

Sonja provides her experiences as a single woman on a 6-month tourist visa and how she is living cheap in Medellín on less than $900 per month.

Medellín vs Cali: a Comprehensive Comparison

Medellín vs Cali, which is the better city to live in? We compare the two Colombian cities in a comprehensive comparison.

Medellín vs Costa Rica: a Comprehensive Comparison

Medellín vs Costa Rica, which is the better place to live? Both have been rated as two of the top foreign retirement locations, which is really better?

Join the Medellín Living February Meetup at Tepito Tacos y Tequila

Maybe you just arrived or have been living in Medellín for years. Regardless of your time in the city, I want to invite you to the Medellin Living February meetup!

Curaçao: a Good Island Vacation Destination from Colombia

Jeff takes us to Curaçao, one of the Caribbean’s better-kept secrets. In many ways it’s a better island vacation destination from Colombia than San Andres.

Federal Ribs: a Chain of Good Rib Joints in Medellín

Jeff takes us to Federal Ribs, which is a chain of restaurants in Medellín specializing in BBQ ribs with some tasty ribs.
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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.