Roel’s guidebook
Food scene
Creative fusion cuisine at reasonable prices. A lot of seafood, including some great Peruvian dishes, alongside pastas, risottos, steak and ribs. It's all delicious and well presented, but the ceviches and tuna tataki are outstanding. The service is also excellent.
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Tal Cual
43D-12 Calle 12Creative fusion cuisine at reasonable prices. A lot of seafood, including some great Peruvian dishes, alongside pastas, risottos, steak and ribs. It's all delicious and well presented, but the ceviches and tuna tataki are outstanding. The service is also excellent.
Argentinan little steakhouse in Manila that serves up choice cuts at reasonable prices. Make sure to order a couple of its famous empanadas to begin with. Service is top-notch and there is sometimes live music.
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Restaurante Malevo
11A - 20 Cra. 43EArgentinan little steakhouse in Manila that serves up choice cuts at reasonable prices. Make sure to order a couple of its famous empanadas to begin with. Service is top-notch and there is sometimes live music.
Best pizza in town. Only vegetarian dishes, but all so delicious. Beautiful location.
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Café Zorba
42-33 Cl. 8Best pizza in town. Only vegetarian dishes, but all so delicious. Beautiful location.
Neighborhoods
Manila is home to several art galleries and the original Calle de la Buena Mesa (“street of good food”). That's a street lined with various small cafés and restaurants, offering Colombian, Peruvian, Argentinan, Mexican, Spanish, Italian, German,... food.
The location of Manila is excellent. It's 400 meters to the nearest metro station providing train access to the entire valley. It's 5' walking to Parque Poblado, 10' walking to the nightlife Parque Lleras and Parque Poblado
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Manila
Calle 11AManila is home to several art galleries and the original Calle de la Buena Mesa (“street of good food”). That's a street lined with various small cafés and restaurants, offering Colombian, Peruvian, Argentinan, Mexican, Spanish, Italian, German,... food.
The location of Manila is excellent. It's 400 meters to the nearest metro station providing train access to the entire valley. It's 5' walking to Parque Poblado, 10' walking to the nightlife Parque Lleras and Parque Poblado
Previously the most dangerous neighbourhood in the world’s most dangerous city, Comuna 13 doesn’t seem like the kind of place that would attract a lot of tourist attention— and yet it’s probably the single most important place to visit while in Medellín.
These days, Comuna 13 is more readily associated with graffiti, street art performances and walking tours. New infrastructure, including a metro cable and six outdoor escalators, has made life in Comuna 13 a whole lot easier for residents and opened the area up to tourists like never before.
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Previously the most dangerous neighbourhood in the world’s most dangerous city, Comuna 13 doesn’t seem like the kind of place that would attract a lot of tourist attention— and yet it’s probably the single most important place to visit while in Medellín.
These days, Comuna 13 is more readily associated with graffiti, street art performances and walking tours. New infrastructure, including a metro cable and six outdoor escalators, has made life in Comuna 13 a whole lot easier for residents and opened the area up to tourists like never before.
Laureles neighbourhood Estadio, where you’ll find the Atanasio Girardot futbol stadium. Here Medellin’s two teams, Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellin, play matches. Attending a game while you’re in Medellin is an absolute must.
The Atanasio Girardot complex also features a massive athletic facility that’s open to the public upon registering and creating a reservation. Take advantage of running tracks, swimming pools of many shapes and sizes, a skate park, soccer fields, basketball courts and more. Additionally, aerobics classes like Zumba, and even salsa, are offered in the evening for free! They usually meet at the outdoor stage near the fountain, unless it rains.
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Laureles - Estadio, Medellin
Laureles neighbourhood Estadio, where you’ll find the Atanasio Girardot futbol stadium. Here Medellin’s two teams, Atlético Nacional and Independiente Medellin, play matches. Attending a game while you’re in Medellin is an absolute must.
The Atanasio Girardot complex also features a massive athletic facility that’s open to the public upon registering and creating a reservation. Take advantage of running tracks, swimming pools of many shapes and sizes, a skate park, soccer fields, basketball courts and more. Additionally, aerobics classes like Zumba, and even salsa, are offered in the evening for free! They usually meet at the outdoor stage near the fountain, unless it rains.
The Ciudad Del Río Park is a space within the city of Medellín, perfect for picnics, enjoying sitting on the grass, practicing outdoor sports. The park is located in the same area, as the Museum of Modern Art of Medellín (MAMM) where different exhibitions, meetings and events are held.
The Ciudad del Río Park has a tree-lined area where you can enjoy nature and pedestrian paths. It is visited regularly by many people who celebrate birthdays, families and friends who meet there, it also has a space to practice skateboarding.
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Ciudad del Río
58155 Cl. 19The Ciudad Del Río Park is a space within the city of Medellín, perfect for picnics, enjoying sitting on the grass, practicing outdoor sports. The park is located in the same area, as the Museum of Modern Art of Medellín (MAMM) where different exhibitions, meetings and events are held.
The Ciudad del Río Park has a tree-lined area where you can enjoy nature and pedestrian paths. It is visited regularly by many people who celebrate birthdays, families and friends who meet there, it also has a space to practice skateboarding.
It is rare to find a spot of soft grass in the heart of Poblado, however not far from the night-time revelry of Parque Lleras and the more plaza-like Parque Poblado, you will find Parque Lineal La Presidenta, a perfect spot to lay your head/hangover. Located just off Avenida Poblado and alongside the imposing looking Dann Carlton Hotel, the park is a funnel-shaped green space with a stream running through the center.
The well-kept gardens host a variety of plant life, along side some specially red-painted trees. As well as the plant life and the good old green stuff, there is a well-equipped outdoor gym with all the machines you need for a bit of exercise.
The main attraction for many who visit though is the weekly farmers market which runs on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here, you can pick up some fresh, locally made produce and healthy goodies after your workout or stroll in the park.
Parque Lineal La Presidenta
Parque Lineal La PresidentaIt is rare to find a spot of soft grass in the heart of Poblado, however not far from the night-time revelry of Parque Lleras and the more plaza-like Parque Poblado, you will find Parque Lineal La Presidenta, a perfect spot to lay your head/hangover. Located just off Avenida Poblado and alongside the imposing looking Dann Carlton Hotel, the park is a funnel-shaped green space with a stream running through the center.
The well-kept gardens host a variety of plant life, along side some specially red-painted trees. As well as the plant life and the good old green stuff, there is a well-equipped outdoor gym with all the machines you need for a bit of exercise.
The main attraction for many who visit though is the weekly farmers market which runs on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here, you can pick up some fresh, locally made produce and healthy goodies after your workout or stroll in the park.
City/town information
Guatapé is the perfect place to visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of Medellin and enjoy some fun outdoor activities, from kayaking to mountain biking.
The main reason that people visit Guatape is to climb the famous Rock of Guatape – also known as El Penol Rock – to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding islands and lakes of the artificial Guatape reservoir. There are 740 steps to get to the top, so it’s not exactly a relaxing experience, but it’s worth it for the stunning views.
Guatape itself is a truly lovely little town, made all the more appealing by its brightly colored walls and zocalos (wainscotting, basically). The zocalos feature paintings depicting the town’s history, and the colors make for a truly photogenic little town. Sitting in one of the plazas and watching the world go by with a fresh coffee is a must-do activity on any trip to Guatape.
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Guatapé
29-61 Cl. 32Guatapé is the perfect place to visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of Medellin and enjoy some fun outdoor activities, from kayaking to mountain biking.
The main reason that people visit Guatape is to climb the famous Rock of Guatape – also known as El Penol Rock – to enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding islands and lakes of the artificial Guatape reservoir. There are 740 steps to get to the top, so it’s not exactly a relaxing experience, but it’s worth it for the stunning views.
Guatape itself is a truly lovely little town, made all the more appealing by its brightly colored walls and zocalos (wainscotting, basically). The zocalos feature paintings depicting the town’s history, and the colors make for a truly photogenic little town. Sitting in one of the plazas and watching the world go by with a fresh coffee is a must-do activity on any trip to Guatape.
Rionegro
Guarne
San Rafael
Santa Fe de Antioquia
San Felix
Beautiful view
Sightseeing
El Salado Ecological Park
MIRADOR LAS PALMAS
Beautiful mirador
San Felix
Beautiful view
Santa ELENA
Vía Vereda MazoBeautiful town in the mountains
Parque Arvi
Beautiful natural park close to the city
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Metro is the easiest way to get around the city
Poblado Metro Station is only 7' walk from out Airbnb. From there you can go to any part of the city.
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D1 Supermarkets
D1 is at walking distance of our Airbnb. These supermarkets are a great way to save money. They offer quality food for low prices.
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Rain jacket and umbrella
Medellin is the city of the eternal spring. Still, at any moment it is possible that there is a sudden tropical rain shower. Be prepared!