City three (Medellin- Colombia by Christian Londoño)

Medellin

Medellín officially the Municipality of Medellín is the second-largest city in Colombia and the capital of the department of Antioquia. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains in South America. According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics, the city has an estimated population of 2.5 million as of 2017. With its surrounding area that includes nine other cities, the metropolitan area of Medellín is the second-largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy, with more than 3.7 million people.

                             
Make a collage with pictures of the place you choose and describe it.

In this collage we can see a lot of pictures about Medellin, the most important places to visit. You will love this location. It is amazing. I am going to show you the best things about Medellín.

Activities to do there.

The natural beauty and unique climate of Medellín is something to behold. Its close proximity to the equator ensures constant spring-like temperatures year round. I am going to explain something about the most important activities to do in Medellin.

Most important Hotels

Now you just have to decide where to stay in the city, and if you don’t have family or friends, we have some recommendations for you.

InterContinental Medellin

 Is one of the best of the city with a pretty view.

Inntu Hotel

 One of the city’s newest five-star lodging options is also its best. The rooms are all so clean and from the rooftop there is a fantastic view of the city, including the Laureles neighborhood where the hotel is located.

Le Parc Hotel

I remember watching this place develop, first as the shell of a building, then with a little more color, and finally with everything coming together to create the beautiful five-star hotel you see before you today.

San Fernando Plaza Hotel

If I didn’t want to be surrounded by party people, there’s no doubt I would stay at the San Fernando Plaza Hotel.

Hotel Dann Carlton

You can’t miss this place. It’s the first hotel you see as you head south on Avenida Poblado and enter La Milla de Oro.

Most delicious Restaurants

I like to poke fun at Colombian food for its lack of spices, but the truth is I’ve discovered quite a few meals I enjoy here.

Brasarepa 

Located in Envigado, a city just south of Medellín, Brasarepa serves up typical Colombian dishes in an unpretentious setting. The restaurant was featured in Anthony Bourdain’s 2008 Colombia episode of No Reservations 

Hato Viejo 

This restaurant started out with a downtown location over 30 years ago and continues to go strong. Try the bandeja paisa, a signature dish from the region, which includes spicy ground meat, pork cracklings, fried egg, fried plantains, refried beans, rice, avocado, and a small side salad.

Queareparenamorarte 

 Also featured in the 2008 Colombia episode of No Reservations, this restaurant is actually located about an hour outside of Medellín in Rio Negro. I recommend the cazuela de pescado, a filet of fish served over rice with a sour orange sauce, onions, sweet peppers, tomatoes, limoncillo (Spanish lime), and cilantro.

Topic places to visit.

Plaza Botero 

Home to 23 of Fernando Botero’s larger-than-life sculptures, this plaza can be reached via the Parque Berrio metro station. Make sure to step inside the Museo de Antioquia, which faces the plaza. Entrance is free, and you can see paintings by Botero as well as other Latin artists.

Parque Berrio 

Across the street from Plaza Botero, this small park is always filled with juice vendors and local street performers playing traditional Colombian music.

Jardín Botánico 

Easily accessible from the Universidad metro station, the city’s botanical gardens host numerous events, concerts, and festivals throughout the year. Go here when you want a break from the city noise.

Parque Explora 

Across the street from Jardín Botánico, this complex features Latin America’s largest freshwater aquarium, as well as an outdoor park with interactive games demonstrating the laws of physics.

Pueblito Paisa 

A mock pueblo built atop Cerro Nutibarra, a small hill in the center of the valley. The hill offers terrific, near-360-degree views of the city. It’s about a 20-minute walk up from the Industriales metro station, or you can take a taxi.

El Castillo Museo y Jardines

 Inspired by the castles of the French Loire Valley, El Castillo was constructed in 1930.

Parque Arvi 

Escaping east over the mountains to one of the region’s largest nature reserves is as easy as jumping on the metro system. A regular ticket will take you as far as Santo Domingo. 

Beyond Parque Lleras, there are plenty of other places to kick up your heels. Here are just a few of my favorites to get you started:

El Eslabon Prendido 

Located downtown, El Eslabon is a salsa bar known for its live music on Tuesday nights.

Dulce Jesús Mio 

This is a typical fonda club, which is to say it’s a caricature of the typical bars found in rural pueblos.

Son Havana 

Currently the best salsa bar in the city. Go on Thursdays and Saturdays for live music.

Food.

Empanadas 

Empanadas, tasty, deep fried pastries, snacks or full out meals if you find the right vendor, come with a variety of fillings including chicken, potatoes, beef, veggies, and cheeseArepas

Arepas is another traditional Colombian food you’ll find on street corners, restaurant menu, and grab-and-go shop in Colombia. An arepa is basically a corn pancake. They can be made savory or sweet, and are eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Natural Fruit Juices

It’s incredibly easy to find fresh fruit, especially in the form of juice, around Medellin. You’ll find “jugos naturales” in just about every restaurant, cafe, or bar that you enter.

Bandeja Paisa

This traditional Colombian food is probably the most popular in the country, especially in the Department of Antioquia and the Paisa region (hence the name). If you order this dish, and I seriously hope you do, it may include all or most of the following components: rice, beans, avocado, plantains, hogao, ground meat, fried egg, chorizo, pork, arepa, and lime.

Buñuelos

Buñuelos are essentially fried dough balls. You can find these little snacks at any panaderia (bread shop) in the city. To savor your buñuelo to the max, pair it with a hot chocolate or coffee or milk.