Check out medellin it is a modern and upscale city in the mountains of colombia. It is majestic,
and not anything like what you would imagine. It is famous for it`s excellent climate.
Known as the city of the eternal spring. The temperatures usually stay between 68 to 76
Degrees farenheit. Never to hot or cold.
The city is both new and old, with many historic sites such as it`s churches and plazas.
It is also a city big on sports, Medellin has a fantastic ultra modern metro rail system which includes a gondola style metro cable, which enables you to travel the city with comfort and security.
Nestled in a valley surrounded by the valle de aburra, the medellin mountains receives a great deal of yearly rain
So the landscape is always lush and green and the flowers always in bloom. With flowers all year round Medellin celebrates the yearly festival known as the feria de flores.
This is a long week festival with venues all over the city making concerts and stands for learning
and the arts.
There are parades such as the classic auto and the world famous
horse parade with over 11,000 people.
Medellin is the center of fashion and style in colombia. Every year they host
colombia moda and colombia textile, these are two very important trade shows for the shout american continent as well as all the americas.
When it comes to eating out in medellin it has many world class restaurants to chose from. From sushi to seafood, comidas
tipico to some of the
finest steaks you`ll ever sink your teeth in to, Medellin has it all. El Poblado has
the most upscale choises with
parque Lleras and las Palmas being the two most popular.
Medellin has some of the most impressive shopping malls you will ever see anywhere.
There are at least ten major malls
all within a fifteen mile radius. they are all very big and will absolutely blow
your mind.
The most popular being, and the more economico San Diego.
Downtwon or centro has it all. you have got to check out the hustle and bustle with
its many shops and stores.
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In the middle of it all is the plaza botero with a museum in
the name of the famous artist.
Nightlife in Medellin is nothing short of spectacular. It is literally spread all
over the city. from Las Palmas, with such favorites as palmittas, circo and la casa to itagui with the wolrd famous
Mangos, universal and la playitta.
Parque Lleras also has many clubs such as blue and folio club. Sabaneta is a bit of
a drive but is one of the funnest
areas with puebla and la clarita. The clubs all vary in style with some being
strictly electronic, which is quite popular in Medellin and all of Colombia. However what is most typical in medellin is
the crossover style which does
just that, literally crosses over from reggaeton to salsa to electronic to vallenato.
Most of the clubs have shows
as well as beautiful dancers. Also very popular with the locals are fondas which are always outside with various
styles of music and lots of
delicious colombian tipico food.
Medellin also has a host of gentlemans clubs as well as massage houses for those
looking for company. For day trips, excursions and overnight stays check out santa fe antioquia with it`s
hot steamy relaxing climate.
It also has a very quaint historic village. El Penol and Guatape feature
breathtaking scenery with a majestic
lake that never seems to end, it`s great for boating, wind surfing and jet skiing. The climate is a bit cool
at night while in the day is almost always sunny.
For the adrenaline junkie enjoy great para gliding in San Feliz. Unbelievable views
and just a great way to
pass an afternoon. Medellin also has many more possibilities from river rafting to
horse back riding. let us know in adavance what you`re interested in and we will plan it for you.
Please contact us in advance so we are able to arrange and produce a package which suits you. Feel free to ask or email any questions so we are able to help you in the best possible way.
