{"id":285,"date":"2019-04-25T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=23355"},"modified":"2019-04-25T10:00:37","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T10:00:37","slug":"the-ultimate-list-of-things-to-do-in-medellin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourfunjourney.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/25\/the-ultimate-list-of-things-to-do-in-medellin\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Medell\u00edn"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPosted<\/strong>: 04\/19\/2019 | April 19th, 2019<\/p>\n

Once considered one of the deadliest cities in the world, Medell\u00edn<\/a> has undergone a transformation over the last fifteen years that has made it one of the most modern places in all of Colombia. <\/p>\n

The city has become a lot safer, there is a fantastic metro and cable car system that could rival the best in Europe, lots of parks, new buildings, libraries, restaurants, and a growing tech scene.<\/p>\n

The city has changed a lot, and you can tell the residents are very proud of everything they’ve accomplished. There’s a palpable sense of possibility<\/em> in Medellin. Optimism and excitement were always in the air. <\/p>\n

Medell\u00edn is now one of “it” cities in the world. Tourists swarm it, and foreigners (especially young digital nomads) are settling and retiring here in droves. It was the most cosmopolitan and international city I visited in Colombia.<\/p>\n

I spent close to a total of three weeks in Medell\u00edn. <\/p>\n

If you’re looking to visit Medell\u00edn (and I don’t see why you wouldn’t be if you’re in Colombia), here is a list of my favorite things to do and see after spending so much time there:<\/p>\n

1. Explore the Numerous Parks and Plazas<\/h3>\n

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\nMedell\u00edn’s year-round temperate climate makes it a perfect place to spend a lot of time outdoors, where people are always lounging around and vendors are peddling food and drinks. Two must-visit parks are:<\/p>\n