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Articles tagged hiking on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Best Hikes Around Medellín (2026 Guide): Scenic Trails, Waterfalls, and Mountain Views
TLDR? Medellín is surrounded by excellent hiking trails, from quick city viewpoints like Cerro Tres Cruces to waterfall hikes, forest paths, and multi-day mountain adventures. Medellín is famous for its food, nightlife,…
Towns Near Medellín: Jericó
Located three hours by bus from Medellín, Jericó offers much more than religious tourism, including paragliding, hiking, and horseback riding.
The Ultimate Guide to Medellín’s Parque Arví
Medellín is the perfect combination of urban sprawl and nature – the city’s famous orange buildings contrast with patches of green and attract culturists and nature-lovers alike. Not only is Medellín’s landscape…
How to Make Friends in Medellín
There are countless reasons to move to or visit a new city – experience cultures, see incredible scenery, learn a new language – but people often don’t talk about how travel can be lonely. You’re miles away from home…
Things to Do in Medellín on Sundays
Sundays are a family day in Colombia – traditionally spent at church, sharing a meal and spending quality time together. As a foreigner however, Sundays in Medellín can be a little quiet. Most businesses close,…
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.
Best Day Trips From Medellín
Ryan tells us the best day trips you can take from Medellín, including popular stops such as Guatapé and Santa Elena and the somewhat unknown San Rafael.
Salento, La Serrana and the Last Leg of the Coffee Region
Ryan finally makes it to Salento and the Valle de Cocorá in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region.