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Articles tagged Belen on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Popular Neighborhoods for Expats Living in Medellín
We look at preliminary survey results to see which are the most popular neighborhoods in Medellín for expats living in the city and if they rent or buy.
The Best Medellín Neighborhoods (2016 Update)
Jeff updates a popular post looking at the best Medellín neighborhoods for foreigners, including El Poblado, Envigado, Laureles, Belén and Sabaneta.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora and Parque Belén
Continuing our tour of the notable and historic churches in Medellín, we look at Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén, which is located next to Parque Belén.
Euro Opens Grocery Store in Booming Part of Belén
Euro recently opened its newest grocery store in Medellín in the Loma de Los Bernal barrio, a booming part of Belén with many new apartments nearby.
Medellín Furnished Apartment Rental Costs
Jeff surveyed 300 apartments in Medellín to find out what the Medellín furnished apartment rental costs are in several neighborhoods in the city.
Apartment Rental Costs in Medellín
Jeff surveyed the rental costs of 600 apartments in Medellín to determine accurate apartment rental costs in several neighborhoods in the city.
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.
Finding a Fun Fonda in Medellin
Fondas are the colorful places with old wooden tables and chairs, a place to eat and dance, even on the chairs you were sitting on during your meal.
Belén: Medellín’s Most Well-Rounded Community
Belén is a working-class community just west of the Medellín River. It’s home to Pueblito Paisa and a popular nightlife district on Calle 33.
The Best Neighborhoods in Medellín
Editor’s note: This article is out-of-date and it has several inaccuracies so it was updated in October 2016, which is found here. Expats looking for a place to live in Medellín almost always drift to the same place:…
Rooms for Rent at International House Medellin
Editor’s Note: Click here for a more up-to-date article on the International House (May 2014). I spent my first few nights in Medellin, back in early July, crashing with my friend Troy in Itagui. He had found a room to…