Explore El Poblado
Medellin is a huge city. And I mean huge. You could spend weeks in Medellin and still feel like you’ve only tapped into a small portion of her grand luster. So, if you don’t know where to start — then start where all the tourists do; El Poblado. Now, if you’re like me and you prefer to avoid tourist traps, I totally get it. However, there’s a reason lots of tourists are flocking to El Poblado, and it’s because it’s just, well… really cool. El Poblado is teeming with exciting nightlife, world-renowned gastronomy, an eclectic combination of locals, tourists from all over the world, and ex-pats who have made Medellin their new home.
I recommend spending some time in El Poblado. It’s become a popular place for tourists and especially ex-pats for living, working, networking, meeting other cool like-minded people, and most importantly, to indulge in some of the finest gastronomy in the world. Within this district, I recommend trying out a few of the following:
Selina’s cafe While most hostels usually don’t offer the best coffee options, Selina is one huge exception. I am quite the coffee expert (if I do say so myself), and I was very impressed with the quality of coffee at Selina. If you’ve booked to stay here, then definitely check out the coffee bar and don’t forget to try their bacon sandwich! Selina’s restaurant and bar called
The Garden The Garden is the restaurant and bar within the Selina’s hostel, where you can find great nightlife, salsa lessons, and offers the best pizzas in Medellin. Starting in March, The Garden will also be offering craft Colombian beer! Definitely try their Guaro Mule, the Colombian national cocktail.
Pergamino Cafe The perfect place to answer emails or get some work done on your computer. Pergamino has amazing coffee and chilled out vibes. It’s in a great central area in El Poblado, walking distance from Selina.
Mondongos Offering classic Colombian cuisine in the heart of El Poblado, Mondogos is famous for its Mondongo soup — a typically Colombian tripe soup.
Carmen This is one of the most famous restaurants in the El Poblado area — and one of the best splurge meals of your trip! Come to Carmen for a multiple course experience paired with fine wine.
La Causa In another prime location in El Poblado, right across the street from Selina, is La Causa. This upscale Peruvian restaurant has amazing seafood and Peruvian fusion cuisine. Don’t miss out on their ceviche!
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