Medellín

~3–4 days, after the coffee region — see full itinerary

Overview

"City of Eternal Spring" — mild climate year-round, ~1,500m altitude.

Base

Laureles or El Poblado — choose quieter streets.

Neighborhoods

• El Poblado — tourist hub, restaurants, nightlife, dance socials (see below)
• Laureles — quieter, more local
• Comuna 13 — street art, history, guided tours recommended

Things to do

• Parque Arví via Metrocable
• Guatapé + Piedra del Peñol day trip (lake, rock climb, colourful town)
• Jardín day trip (optional — colonial Andean town)
• Comuna 13 graffiti tour (optional)
• City walking tour

Dance

1–2 evenings with class + social. Approach and strategy: Dance opportunities → Medellín.

Notes

Medellín's metro is clean, cheap, and a good way to get around — combine with the Metrocable for hillside neighborhoods.

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See also: Itinerary · Dance opportunities · Logistics