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Articles tagged party on Medellin Living — Medellín expat guides and stories.
Nights on the Town: The Best of Medellin Nightlife (Plus Top Tips!)
Medellín is one of the happiest cities in Colombia and for good reason. Paisas love to live life to the fullest through dancing the night away! Perhaps that’s why visitors and locals flock to bars and clubs in large…
Things to Do in Medellín on Saturdays
The weekend has finally arrived and with weather as perfect as Medellín’s, it’s difficult to stay in bed past 10 am without deep feelings of guilt. If you’re not too hungover from the night before, Saturdays in the City…
Calle 9+1: Hipsters and Electronic Music
Melissa takes you through one of Medellín’s hidden clubs, Calle 9+1, known for its emphasis on electronica.
Buenos Aires: Underrated and Undiscovered
Ryan explores Buenos Aires, a comuna just east of downtown Medellin.
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos in Pasto
PASTO — The bus rolled into town when Friday was only 3 hours old and the city was quiet, at least my part of the city, and I could only wonder what I would see the next day. Would it be like San Agustín on New Years…
Feria de Cali: Celebration, Salsa and So Much More
CALI — Giuseppe got overzealous with the spray foam. He hit a little kid in the face. He felt bad and apologized. He didn’t realize revenge was coming. The caleñito, no more than 7 or 8 years old, eventually swiped the…
2017 Update: The Best Hostels in Medellín
Ryan shares his picks for the best hostels in Medellín, including Happy Buddha Boutique Hostel and popular stops such as Casa Kiwi as well.
Carmen: A Fun, Friendly Town in Colombia
Walk down Carrera 30 in El Carmen de Viboral, toward Parque Principal, and look to your right after you pass Calle 32. Look for a tiny bar, about the size of a walk-in closet. If it’s open, you’ll get the chance to meet…
My Goodbye Party At La Rumbantela
The festivities of the Salsa Congress concluded, I spent the next few nights seeing friends for the last time – going out to dinner with Milena and visiting Alejandra at her new apartment for home-cooked pasta…
Feria de las Flores Kickoff
For the first day of the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival), a few new friends and I went to Parque de los Pies Descalzos to watch fireworks and see a live concert. The fireworks were great, when I was watching the…
Medellin Living Party
Maira entrusted her apartment to me while she caught up with family and friends during the summer break, so I figured it was party time. Well, it took a nudge from friend Martin to motivate me, but I’d been thinking…
World Cup Qualifier: Colombia v. Argentina
Saturday’s main event for me and the majority of the Colombian and Argentine population was the World Cup qualifier match between the two countries. Colombia was a big time underdog. I took a cab to Parque Lleras, where…
The Arepa Launch Party at Melodie Lounge
The Arepa is the new, free English-language guide to culture and nightlife in Medellin. Robin Finley made the move from California to Colombia a few months ago, and immediately set about creating an entertaining monthly…
Jesusa’s Birthday Bash (+ Belly Dancing)
Jesusa, the very first Medellin couchsurfer I met back in February, celebrated her birthday this past Friday night. It was held at the new apartment of Kevin, a fellow American and couchsurfer extraordinaire. Finally, I…
Celebrating Brazil at Teatro Matacandelas
Attending a Brazilian night at Teatro Matacandelas, including capoeira and musical performances.
Rum + Salsa + Friends @ Octavia = Fun
Paragliding and bus adventures under our belts, I invited Clint and Martin to join me, Alejandra, and her two friends for a night of dancing. The destination was ladies choice, which worked out well as it was one of my…
3 Barrios On a Saturday Night
A reggaeton concert was set to occur in Parque Envigado last Saturday, which Martin and I learned about when we happened across a giant stage set up the night before. I rallied people to meet us there at 8 pm, only to…
After the Game – El Eslabon Prendido and Art
With the home team victorious, I joined Adriaan and Nicholas for a taxi ride back to Centro. Once there, we went to El Eslabon Prendido (see Nightlife page for address) for a post-game drink. I had recently learned…
A Rainy, Pre-Easter Saturday Night
Clint messaged me to say he was heading back to Poblado a few nights after our last adventure, and since I had recovered in that time, I met up with him in Parque Poblado along with Martin, my roommate, and his visiting…
A Friday Night Return to Antioquia University
Every weekend is an effortless new adventure living in Medellin, and I imagine in any country foreign on your own. This past Friday, I joined my roommate Martin, and David (Mexico), for a visit across town to Amu’s…
Friday Night Birthday Party
I think of Mondays as my chance to highlight the cool new bar or club I visited over the weekend, however this past Friday was a much more personal and family-oriented experience. I met Sarah a little over a week ago…